DIY wheel repair the right way

In this video I show you how to repair a curbed wheel using a product called techno-weld, and a mapp gas torch.
You can get the techno-weld here:
http://www.caswellplating.com/aids/pyro.htm


UPDATE: Some have messaged me asking why the aluminum brazing rod from Home Depot does not work. It will not bond to most types of wheels, the only thing I have found that works is the techno weld.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• Wheels
• curbed
• repair

[lolley1100]

Hey I just bought some used rims today, and they seemed alright until I got home and noticed a VERY slight wobble when it's rolled on the carpet. Theres no tire on it. Theres no visible dammage, and you can't feel there the damage is either. Can I still use them without getting them repaired?

[91ludesit]

@lolley1100 It is likely bent, you can use it if it holds air, but it is going to vibrate like crazy. You can usually get a bent wheel repaired locally for 100-150 dollars. Best of luck.

[Fox1991]

5zigens?

[91ludesit]

@Fox1991 Yes an original set of FN01R-C's, not that new hot version.

[ROUGH27]

I'll do it for $50.....No weld, no bondo no filler at all and if you can tell me where the damage was after I'm done it's free. The job above would go alot faster with one change. (an angle grinder and sctoch brite sanding disc) it wont digg into the metal or jump like a dremal......Not takin anything away from this guy, just trying to make it easier for anyone trying to do this at home.

[91ludesit]

@ROUGH27 Thanks for the suggestions, I was doing this with what I had on hand to avoid spending more money.

[Bigotheking]

or you can park 12inches from i curb how your so-post 2

[RimSpec]

if you dont want to repair the wheel yourself go to rimspec.com for wheel repair or rim repair service

[sacheus]

never seen alloy glow? it usually just melts.

[leif011]

thx mate.

[BoysLikeMeee]

@ColtDeltaElite10mm Your wheels / tires are the MOST important thing for safety on your car.

[ColtDeltaElite10mm]

Don't be a fricking Compton savage!!!!! Buy a new fucking wheel or get it Tig welded!!!! On second thought, get a new wheel! A crack like that with a weld will only crack again you retard!!!! Safety is first!!!! Get a new wheel kneegrow!!!!!

[TheBodvarg]

you need to warm up all the rim so there are no inner presures and no you do not repair a rim like this u use a tig machine and tig-weld it

[gtrguy32]

Sorry. We wont repair wheels that have damage extending into the area where the tire bead seats. Too much risk for such little reward. Your life is worth more than the cost of a rim. But you are right in saying that welding a lip is far more durable than filler. Be safe

[gtrguy32]

Good wheel shops weld damage and only use bondo in the refinishing process for minor nicks. If you weld a wheel it has to be done by a certified welder or you can be held liable for injury. The shop i work at wont repair wheels that have gouges be

[Fitbike18]

@lemonzdrums no