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alexperkins wrote:Ok so now my wheels are totally f*cked. The centers have had a reaction with the loctite thread sealant and have black marks on them.
I am so f'in p*ssed off now its unbeleivable.
What the hell should I do!?
I've never heard of that happening before! Typically the loctite doesn't really contact the centres, as the threaded part of the bolts just go straight into the rim.
Hmm, suppose it depends how bad the centres are really. Might just be able to touch them up with spray paint if you can find a colour that matches well enough. Worth trying before getting them powder coated again perhaps.
As for bolts snapping, yeah they are a nightmare! Local engineering firm should be able to help you out with that.
They look awesome, good job with the polishing! Is very bizarre with reaction the loctite has had with the centres!
I'm still waiting for my centres to be powder coated! The first attempt they came out wrong and now i'm waiting for the back log of work to clear that the flooding caused in my area!
They are like a VW reflex silver. Its very bright to say the least
The wheels have all been split again, and my snapped bolt removed so things are looking up.
The centers go back in for powder coating on Monday to somewhere that actually knows what they are doing for a factory like authentic metallic finish that wont go black when its touched!!!
But yes, the result was amazing to just try out for an hour or however long I had them assembled - thank god the loctite didnt set!!!!!!!!!!!! :D
haha i hate that stuff Works wonders on scratches, but destroys everything else....
can't say I like it much either but thread lock is a glue and it the only thing I know that will take it off - solvents will soften the powdercoat or paint