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Posted by: ctc911ctc Aug 5 2021, 07:16 PM
'74 2.0
I am down to the final parts of the rebuild, Tires and wheels.
I will be sending the wheels out for new rubber, a cleaning. mounting and balancing. I would hate to put these hubs back on........however, they are original so I will keep them and try and clean em up.
Anyone pioneer a method of de-denting these? Polishing, etc? I want them to look like this!
Posted by: mepstein Aug 5 2021, 07:32 PM
Mahle’s are very soft cast wheels. They are often dented or flat spotted from potholes or curbs. You can get them fixed but the cost will be the same or more than a nice set of 4 lug Fuchs (that are forged and much more durable)
Posted by: Shivers Aug 5 2021, 07:41 PM
Are we talking about the center caps? If so there is a place to have them restored. I saw someone on here that had some fixed.
Posted by: mepstein Aug 5 2021, 07:44 PM
Are we talking about the center caps? If so there is a place to have them restored. I saw someone on here that had some fixed.
I think your right. My mistake.
You can buy new ones (stainless steel)!from Porsche for about what it cost to have your old ones repaired. Or buy aluminum reproductions from 914rubber.
Posted by: MM1 Aug 5 2021, 08:09 PM
Mahle’s are very soft cast wheels. They are often dented or flat spotted from potholes or curbs. You can get them fixed but the cost will be the same or more than a nice set of 4 lug Fuchs (that are forged and much more durable)
Another priceless tip - thank you, Sir!
Sad though - as these are one of my favorite 4-lug wheels (along with ATS and the Italian/Lambo-looking ones).
Posted by: mepstein Aug 5 2021, 08:18 PM
Mahle’s are very soft cast wheels. They are often dented or flat spotted from potholes or curbs. You can get them fixed but the cost will be the same or more than a nice set of 4 lug Fuchs (that are forged and much more durable)
Another priceless tip - thank you, Sir!
Sad though - as these are one of my favorite 4-lug wheels (along with ATS and the Italian/Lambo-looking ones).
They are nice. Just don't buy a set without having them checked out first.
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