Straightening a wheel lip

[Zman1969]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: whitetop</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Dan
The wheel repair professionals never beat anything with a hammer. They use hydraulic pressure. There are co's out there who will repair this wheel and it will be flawless but expect to pay $350-400 or more + shipping. Their expertise does not come cheap.

Forget rechroming..each chrome shop is different and the color won't match your other NOS wheels. </div></div>

never said I was a professional, this is a steel wheel not aluminum or magnesium nor is it badly damaged. How did it get bent in the first place, an impact? I suggested a simple fix for a minor problem
I've seen body men go after sheet metal with a hammer and it too survived
sorry all my life I have tried to be cost effective was just my .02c

[MosportGreen66]

Hi Gents, thanks for the support here and I appreciate you bringing different solutions.

The rim was damaged by dropping. The seller shipped the wheels with an inadequate amount of packaging.

Dan

[HawkX66]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MosportGreen66</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Hi Gents, thanks for the support here and I appreciate you bringing different solutions.

The rim was damaged by dropping. The seller shipped the wheels with an inadequate amount of packaging.

Dan </div></div>
If that's all it took to bend it, it stands to reason it should go back relatively easily also. If the initial shock didn't crack the chrome, you might get lucky. I'll bet a decent wheel shop will take care of that with ease.

[DW31S]

What size is it? I see uni-lug so replacing it might be another solution.

[MosportGreen66]

15x7, NOS from 1995, unilug, round spoke. Original tags still on the drum. Never mounted. I polished the chrome on 1/2 of another wheel from the set and with minimal effort the wheel appeared as better than new.

[TDW]

Dan, I have straightened quite a few Harley rims through the years. I would think you should be able to straighten that one pretty easy. My method is pretty simple. I have different size solid brass bars, about 1/2&quot; thick x 1/2-3/4&quot; wide, varying lengths, that I have put a slight radius on. I start at the end of the bend, hit the brass bar with a decent sized hammer. Move to the other end, do the same. Work your way from both ends to the center. Don't try to get it all at once. Move slowly, take your time. If you have something like a small sheet of soft plastic, it will help protect the rim. I use something called &quot;Rim protectors&quot; that are designed to keep from scratching a rim when changing tires.
I know, it sounds like I'm a &quot;hack&quot; with a BFH. Oh well, it has worked for me for years. You have nothing to lose by trying do you?

[marxjunk]

ive straightened at least a hundred over the decades..but chrome wasnt an issue..if i saved it..great..if it popped the ins company just bought a new one...but i cant remember ever not fixing one

i use a dead blow of 4 or 5 sizes, and 5 or 6 2x4s ive trimmed and shaped...the hoops are soft...it doesnt take much and they move like butter...

that deep..i dont know how the chrome would ever survive...the shock going back the other way seems like it would chip or crack...

i agree,,its fubared now..whatta ya gotta loose...find an old time tire shop..with an old guy and pick his brain...ive seen wheel machines bend the edges and the old guys repair the wheels with no issues...

[whitetop]

Can't hammer this wheel it is chrome

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Zman1969</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: whitetop</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Dan
The wheel repair professionals never beat anything with a hammer. They use hydraulic pressure. There are co's out there who will repair this wheel and it will be flawless but expect to pay $350-400 or more + shipping. Their expertise does not come cheap.

Forget rechroming..each chrome shop is different and the color won't match your other NOS wheels. </div></div>

never said I was a professional, this is a steel wheel not aluminum or magnesium nor is it badly damaged. How did it get bent in the first place, an impact? I suggested a simple fix for a minor problem
I've seen body men go after sheet metal with a hammer and it too survived
sorry all my life I have tried to be cost effective was just my .02c </div></div>

[MosportGreen66]

How did I do? I used duck tape covering the wheel and a couple rags under the adjustable wrench. I'm really upset the wheel isn't in the NOS condition I bought the set for but let's be honest - the wheels are going on my driver '69 Z. I use the car all the time, especially now with the ZZ4 w/hot cam package and Edlebrock intake in it and original motor on the stand. The wheels will only get dirty, especially when Dave does burn outs. Lol. And before the chrome condition comes into play, that was a photo immediately after my repair. They're very clean and shine like new!



Dan

[DW31S]

Looks pretty good to me Dan. TLC and patience comes through again. Are you going &quot;Big-n-Little&quot; or all one size wheels?