MicroMachinery Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 So, last Friday, the tire machine where I work was found to be gouging up wheels. I was the first one who discovered that the machine was broken.. well, the almost first; my SSR's were the first :angry: Now I have some deep gouges around the outside edge of my vintage beauties, and I'd like to get em taken care of. Who can recommend to me a good place near Portland? And as always, the less expensive the better, but not at the cost of quality. I know you can rarely have both, but sometimes you can have your cake and eat it too. If anybody has any testimonials(pics encouraged), I'd like to get my kicks made right. Thanks! Quote Link to comment
jesusno2 Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 I can prolly fix em for ya. Quote Link to comment
DRIVEN Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 I bought some Appliances that were pretty curb chowed. Chucked them up in the brake lathe and reprofiled the lips to remove the gouges. Then put them in the balance machine (spins faster) and used progressively finer sand paper to smooth them up. Not sure if that's something you might want to try but it worked out good for me. I didn't really document the whole process but this is a shot fresh off the brake lathe. After sanding: After polishing. Sorry I never took any real close pics: Quote Link to comment
boxboy Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 I would recommend Factory Wheel Outlet in Clackamas. Quote Link to comment
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