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Started by chipripper, July 09, 2011, 09:44:11 AM

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chipripper

July 09, 2011, 09:44:11 AM
Good morning DMFers. So I have been working on my first tire change and have managed to put a small nick in the paint on my rim. Problem is the nick is directly on the bead of the rim. Running a finger over the nick feels as if it is just the paint but I am no expert in this area so i will solicit responses here.
1. is this a problem
2. do i need to have the rim looked at by a pro
3. from the pics below what would your suggestions / next step be?



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ducpainter

#1
July 09, 2011, 12:30:41 PM
I'd mount the new tire and not worry about it.

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chipripper

#2
July 09, 2011, 01:15:40 PM
Thanks for the input duckpainter. Since this is your area of expertise would you have any recommendations as to whether or not i should touch up the paint or what to use?

About to start prying off the front... more carefully this time.
2008 S2R1000 black and white, mostly stock ;-)
Marving header, Velocity stacks, Pod filters, Flashed ECU to DP map, Polished valve covers and cam covers, SSR reverse shifter and inspection cover, Aelle adjustable pegs, Windscreen and cowl removal, Many plastic bits removed, Cut beer tray

ducatiz

#3
July 09, 2011, 01:37:44 PM
it's on the inside, not the bead area.  you can see the track where the tire sits to the left of it in the first pic (tire residue)  it will stay dry for the most part.  if you're worried about it, dry it and spritz some paint on it.. who cares what color (mask the rest of the rim)..  let it dry and mount your tire.  be thankful you did that on the INSIDE of the rim and not the outside!   [thumbsup]
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chipripper

#4
July 09, 2011, 04:03:18 PM
Thanks fellas . the front tire came off without a hitch so I will be posting my first how to soon . :)
2008 S2R1000 black and white, mostly stock ;-)
Marving header, Velocity stacks, Pod filters, Flashed ECU to DP map, Polished valve covers and cam covers, SSR reverse shifter and inspection cover, Aelle adjustable pegs, Windscreen and cowl removal, Many plastic bits removed, Cut beer tray

ducpainter

#5
July 10, 2011, 05:17:23 AM
Quote from: chipripper on July 09, 2011, 01:15:40 PM
Thanks for the input duckpainter. Since this is your area of expertise would you have any recommendations as to whether or not i should touch up the paint or what to use?

About to start prying off the front... more carefully this time.
I wouldn't bother.
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


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