3 piece wheels

[Eric]

So i picked up a set of 3 piece 13" graku wheels yesterday.
They are not bling and shiney anymore and i like to have them cleaned and dish polished etc.

Now can i just undo all bolts, clean the lot and put it back together myself?
Or is this a specialists job?

[DJexor]

centers are pressed in. You can get the bolts out but mostly the centers wont come loose that easy.

[Sx-Machine]

There seems to be no pressing... the centers just sit in between of the 2 rim pieces...

http://img150.imageshack.us/my.php?image...072de3.jpg

[DJexor]

i think its exactly like mine only mounted from the rear, so not between. Still think its pressed in...

[Sx-Machine]

The rear looks the same..
Only nuts instead of bolts.

[Sx-Machine]

This is how it is bolted together.

[Eric]

exactly, there is a front ring, a plate wich is the center of the wheel and a back ring.
couple of nuts and bolts to hold it together.

[The Doctor]

the problem is the sealing between the 2 halves.

all my wheels are 3 piece design, but all of them are welded, i think because of air thighteness (spelling? ) problems.

[Sx-Machine]

How about a liquid gasket?

[jondee86]

AFAIK they are sealed with a urethane sealer/adhesive. If you take
them apart you will have to clean off the old adhesive and remake
the joins. If you have a mag wheel repairer in your town, he should be
able to advise you.

Cheers... jondee86