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 RED alloy brake calipers for HPI E10 touring or drift $8.93 Time Remaining: 28d 17h 20m Buy It Now for only: $8.93 |
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 HPI 86318 Savage Alloy Brake Hub SS 25 X $3.79 Time Remaining: 17d 16h 16m Buy It Now for only: $3.79 |
 Team Losi XXXNT Brake Arm Mounts Alloy by Trinity BINL11 $12.45 Time Remaining: 26d 17h 57m Buy It Now for only: $12.45 |
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 new CNC ALLOY BAJA line brake set 1 5 HPI KM ROVAN 5B 5T 5SC RC CAR $77.73 Time Remaining: 10h 56m Buy It Now for only: $77.73 |
 iNTEGY Billet Machined Alloy Brake Disk Hub for HPI Savage X 21 25 $6.99 Time Remaining: 15d 16h 9m Buy It Now for only: $6.99 |
 Rc10gt alloy brake hex $0.09 Time Remaining: 20h 12m |
 HPI Savage Alloy Brake Disc Hub Integy BINC9 $7.11 Time Remaining: 22d 20h 11m Buy It Now for only: $7.11 |
 Brake Disc for alloy TX wheel suit Yeah Racing kit etc RED caliper $4.26 Time Remaining: 11d 21h 35m Buy It Now for only: $4.26 |
 Integy INTT7005P T7005P Alloy Brake Disk Hub Savage 21 25 FREE SHIPPING $9.98 Time Remaining: 3d 6h 58m Buy It Now for only: $9.98 |
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 iNTEGY Billet Machined Alloy Brake Disk Hub for HPI Savage X 21 25 $6.99 Time Remaining: 15d 16h 9m Buy It Now for only: $6.99 |
 INTEGY TOP ALLOY BRAKE DISK HUB SAVAGE 21 T7005 NIB $8.49 Time Remaining: 4d 23h 24m Buy It Now for only: $8.49 |
 HPI 86318 BRAKE HUB ALLOY CAST SILVER SAVAGE NIB $4.38 Time Remaining: 5d 6h 19m Buy It Now for only: $4.38 |
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 Hyper 7 twin brake assembly incl servo rods diff housing plastic and alloy part $13.44 Time Remaining: 6d 1h 26m Buy It Now for only: $13.44 |
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 Alloy Brake Mount Fits Team Losi XXX NT XXXNT $10.99 Time Remaining: 27d 21h 28m Buy It Now for only: $10.99 |
 Baja 5B 5T 5SC Alloy EXT Wheel Adapter for front hydraulic brake system T6802 $0.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 3d 14h 20m |
 Integy INTT7005S T7005S Alloy Brake Disk Hub Sav $6.49 Time Remaining: 23d 19h 7m Buy It Now for only: $6.49 |
 Integy INTT7005P T7005P Alloy Brake Disk Hub Sav $6.49 Time Remaining: 23d 19h 7m Buy It Now for only: $6.49 |
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 HPI 86318 Alloy Brake Hub Savage $2.40 Time Remaining: 13d 16h 16m Buy It Now for only: $2.40 |
 TOP T7005 Alloy Brake Disk Hub for Savage 21 NEW Integy $6.99 Time Remaining: 6d 4h 41m Buy It Now for only: $6.99 |
 HPI 86318 Alloy Cast Brake Hub for Savage X 21 25 SS46 $4.49 Time Remaining: 11d 13h 42m Buy It Now for only: $4.49 |
 HPI Racing SAVAGE 35 GT 1 86318 BRAKE HUB ALLOY CAST SILVER GENUINE PART $6.29 Time Remaining: 14d 11h 57m Buy It Now for only: $6.29 |
 HPI Brake Hub Alloy Cast Silver S25 SAVX HPI86318 $3.99 Time Remaining: 28d 9h 8m Buy It Now for only: $3.99 |
 Alloy Brake Graphite Pad+Disc Fits Traxxas Jato 25 33 $33.99 Time Remaining: 13d 4h 10m Buy It Now for only: $33.99 |
 HPI 86318 Brake Hub Alloy Cast Silver $3.63 Time Remaining: 11d 21h 21m Buy It Now for only: $3.63 |
 SAVAGE ALLOY BRAKE DISK ADAPTOR 1PC BY TEAM GPM $5.00 Time Remaining: 16h 16m Buy It Now for only: $5.00 |
 Baja 5B 5T 5SC Alloy EXT Wheel Adapter for front hydraulic brake system T6802 $42.95 Time Remaining: 10d 22h 30m Buy It Now for only: $42.95 |
 Baja 5B 5T 5SC Alloy EXT Wheel Adapter for front hydraulic brake system T6802 $42.95 Time Remaining: 10d 22h 28m Buy It Now for only: $42.95 |
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Alloy Wheel Refurbishment - What are Alloy Wheels made from?
Aluminium is the main component of alloy wheels and is the main reason for their lightness and
strength. Other elements used in alloy wheels include Magnesium, Silicon, Manganese, Zinc and Copper. These different elements are added in smaller quantities for different combinations of weight and strength.
Alloy wheels are either “forged” or “cast”. Forged wheels are pressed from a single block of alloy
under very high pressure. The process is very expensive because of the equipment used but the wheels are of highest quality and usually stronger. Cast wheels are made by pouring molten alloy metal into a mould then finishing of the wheel to the right shape and dimensions. The alloy used in wheels has a crystalline structure which makes it very strong. However, if the metal becomes distorted or badly buckled it can’t easily be knocked back into shape. Forcing the metal to bend usually causes it to fracture which is why you need to take care not to cause any physical damage to the shape of the wheels.
Although the alloys used in wheels are very strong they are also quite soft. Therefore they are easily damaged when they come into contact with kerbs, stones and gravel. They are also prone to corrosion, especially from salt and brake dust, as well as other dilute acids found in nature. Most alloy wheels now come with a coating of clear lacquer or paint to protect the metal. Sometimes the damage only affects this lacquer coating which is usually easier and less expensive to repair.
Unlike steel, aluminum never goes “rusty”. Pure Aluminum will oxidise in normal atmosphere but the layer of oxidation is so incredibly thin it’s transparent. However, when mixed with other alloys, aluminum will corrode slowly in an atmosphere of oxygen and water. So corrosion takes place INSIDE alloy wheels eventually breaking the seal between the wheel and the tyre. This allows air inside the tyre to escape looking as if the tyre has a puncture. This can be common with wheels on cars more than four or five years old and means its time to refurbish the wheels.
Repairing alloy wheels is a straightforward process if you have the right tools and equipment. The good news is that most alloys can be restored to their original condition using the tools and equipment in a mobile repair workshop. More serious damage may need a certain amount of sandblasting and fillers to repair larger cracks or gaps and this needs to be carried out in a professional workshop. Either method can produce excellent results. The only downside is, if you only repair one wheel it tends to show up the others on your car so its always worth paying to have all four done at the same time.
About the Author
Dave Rout has worked in the vehicle industry most of his life. As founder of the mobile Alloy Wheel Refurbishment franchise “We Fix Alloys” he has a wealth of expertise in alloy wheel repair.
You can find much more Top Tips about Alloy Wheels in video format from his website: <a href=
">http://www.alloywheel-refurbishment.co.uk>
;Alloy Wheel Refurbishment</a> Well worth a visit before spending any money on getting your alloys refurbished.
If you live in the UK and need alloy repairs you can get an instant quotation and book a repair online at: <a href=
">http://wefixalloys.co.uk>
;We Fix Alloys</a>
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