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Jul 25, 2007 | 04:01 PM

2pac

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DIY Wheel refurb

If i am looking to reduce the amount of kurbing on a wheel with some filler, which is the best filler to use and where to get it?

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Jul 25, 2007 | 04:51 PM

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I used some Chemical Metal from Halfords, been on 6 months now.

Jul 25, 2007 | 05:24 PM

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I used some Chemical Metal from Halfords, been on 6 months now.

When I worked at Bristol Docks for a car importer this is how they repaired any damaged alloys.

Jul 25, 2007 | 05:45 PM

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cheers guys. is it easy to use?

Jul 29, 2007 | 10:23 PM

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Yes mate, mixed like filler, make sure you clean the area well, I used very course emery cloth to give it a good key. When its hardened it can be sanded down.

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