lord65 Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 I'm thinking of tidying up my wires this winter and have been reading up on old articles about cleaning up painted wire wheels and tightening spokes. One of my wheels has a broken spoke which I am told is a quick fix. Is it as easy as it sounds? I never had much luck with bicycle wheels and spoke keys! Can anyone recommend a wire wheel specialist in the south east (I'm in Kent)? Does anyone have any experience of paint stripping wires or blasting them? All advice gratefully received! Simon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jaguar Posted November 19, 2008 Report Share Posted November 19, 2008 I'm thinking of tidying up my wires this winter and have been reading up on old articles about cleaning up painted wire wheels and tightening spokes.One of my wheels has a broken spoke which I am told is a quick fix. Is it as easy as it sounds? I never had much luck with bicycle wheels and spoke keys! Can anyone recommend a wire wheel specialist in the south east (I'm in Kent)? Does anyone have any experience of paint stripping wires or blasting them? All advice gratefully received! Simon Hi Simon,I`ve had many sets of wire wheels blasted and powder coated by a good friend of mine in Ightham,any colour you like, his place is just pass Brands. I live in Kent also, i`ll introduce him to you if you like. Its not an expensive process. Give me a call if interested Regards Bill....07834 818737 ----- Original Message ----- From: "TR Register Forum" <office@tr-register.co.uk> To: <xkbilly@ntlworld.com> Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2008 6:27 PM Subject: Forum Subscription New Topic Notification ( TR Register Forum ) > > Jaguar, > > lord65 has just posted a new topic entitled "Wire wheel maintenance" in > forum "TR4/4A Forum". > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > I'm thinking of tidying up my wires this winter and have been reading up > on old articles about cleaning up painted wire wheels and tightening > spokes. > One of my wheels has a broken spoke which I am told is a quick fix. > Is it as easy as it sounds? I never had much luck with bicycle wheels and > spoke keys! > Can anyone recommend a wire wheel specialist in the south east (I'm in > Kent)? > Does anyone have any experience of paint stripping wires or blasting them? > All advice gratefully received! > > Simon > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > The topic can be found here: > http://www.tr-register.co.uk/forums/index....showtopic=16484 > > Please note that if you wish to get email notification of any replies to > this topic, you will have to click on the > "Track this Topic" link shown on the topic page, or by visiting the link > below: > http://www.tr-register.co.uk/forums/index....f=5&t=16484 > > > Unsubscribing: > -------------- > > You can unsubscribe at any time by logging into your control panel and > clicking on the "View Forums" link. > If you are not subscribed to any forums and wish to stop receiving > notification, uncheck the setting > "Send me any updates sent by the board administrator" found in 'My > Controls' under 'Email Settings'. > > Regards, > > The TR Register Forum team. > http://www.tr-register.co.uk/forums/index.php > Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Soffe Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 I'm thinking of tidying up my wires this winter and have been reading up on old articles about cleaning up painted wire wheels and tightening spokes.One of my wheels has a broken spoke which I am told is a quick fix. Is it as easy as it sounds? I never had much luck with bicycle wheels and spoke keys! Can anyone recommend a wire wheel specialist in the south east (I'm in Kent)? Does anyone have any experience of paint stripping wires or blasting them? All advice gratefully received! Simon Dear Simon To help keep your wheels clean after the rebuild rub silicone/mastic over the rivet ends inside the central spline area. This will stop the inevitable grease from coming out and also stop water getting in - the silicone still allows the small movement of the spokes. I got this tip from the Australian TR Register many years ago and having done it my wheels are east to keep clean with just soap and water. JohnS Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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