z rim resto

[rollin72]

I am just starting to sort out a pair of red z rims that are pretty battered. the spokes have a little bit of weld where they cross over and have a black coating, it looks cool but Ive never seen it before whats that all about? I want to re dye the rims but dont know wether ill get the spokes off and back on again without wreckin them. Can anybody please help me nice1!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[billstup]

Sounds like the spokes were spot welded to make the wheels have a little less flex, however it does sound like you`re going to have to loose those spokes and get some new ones it they`re going to be stripped down 

[rollin72]

Sounds like the spokes were spot welded to make the wheels have a little less flex, however it does sound like you`re going to have to loose those spokes and get some new ones it they`re going to be stripped down 

:daumenhoch:thanks for replying, is it possible to dye the rims with spokes and hubs still on as I want to keep the bike with as many original parts, this is my first re-build so im a little slow on whats what and what to do but ive definitely got the bug again nice1

[harris]

you could dye them but as you need salt to do this ,the spokes/nipples  might rust if you dont rinse it all of proper.

[rollin72]

you could dye them but as you need salt to do this ,the spokes/nipples  might rust if you dont rinse it all of proper.

nice1 mate ill bear that in mind, is this going to take over my life again?

[trasher]

you could dye them but as you need salt to do this ,the spokes/nipples  might rust if you dont rinse it all of proper.

nice1 mate ill bear that in mind, is this going to take over my life again?

you bet 
i only came back into this a couple of months ago and on my second build already 
think i need to see a shrink ,as i cant get of this site constantly pressing the refresh button in the for sale section ,,

[rollin72]

you could dye them but as you need salt to do this ,the spokes/nipples  might rust if you dont rinse it all of proper.

nice1 mate ill bear that in mind, is this going to take over my life again?

you bet 
i only came back into this a couple of months ago and on my second build already 
think i need to see a shrink ,as i cant get of this site constantly pressing the refresh button in the for sale section ,,

Im going to dye these tonight, ive 1or2 questions any chance you can help? do you need to use the cold fix dye you get with the tubs of dye? how long do I leave them for as ive read 2 hours and also 2 days. This dylon is pretty hard to get hold of innit but ive found somewhere with a good selection of colours. hope you can help nice1

[dix]

you could dye them but as you need salt to do this ,the spokes/nipples  might rust if you dont rinse it all of proper.

nice1 mate ill bear that in mind, is this going to take over my life again?

you bet 
i only came back into this a couple of months ago and on my second build already 
think i need to see a shrink ,as i cant get of this site constantly pressing the refresh button in the for sale section ,,

i know what you mean

[dix]

rollin get the cold dye in small pots i tried dylon black velvet thats crap

made my seat go purplr i m doing my seat now black its currently in the pot
you need cooking salt 1.5 kg and about 2 tubs of dylon

[rollin72]

rollin get the cold dye in small pots i tried dylon black velvet thats crap

made my seat go purplr i m doing my seat now black its currently in the pot
you need cooking salt 1.5 kg and about 2 tubs of dylon

:daumenhoch:nice1 how long do I leave them for?

[dix]

i ve left mine in there an hour dood im gona take it out now ive got it simmering

[bmxbob]

take some before and after photos mate and post them up here 
good luck with the resto 
Bob