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Hay i have a set of fr17 3 peace simmon mags and i want to get them pulled apart to get the centers powder coated and the chrome polished.
Just wanted to know has any one had them apart or know how they come apart or cld point me were i cld get some info
 
I recently done my ROH 3 Piece wheels.

- Remove tyre
- Undo all bolts + nuts
- Centre should fall out or hit out with a mullet
- your now left with the inner/outter dishes.

You have the option of leaving it together and getting the outter polished. I recommend splitting them as they are held together with silicone which tend to leak with age. Use a blade to cut thur the silicone just be careful as u may dig in the alloy and cause issues resealing. to remove the old silicone i used a wire wheel on a drill, come up perfect for assembly.

Once you have the goods polished or painted/powdercoated give the silicone area a wipe with wax and grease remover and let dry. Apply a bead 3-4mm of silicone to both sides all around. Join both dishes together insert centre, then bolt+nut the lot hang tight. you'll need to touqe them up to 40nm in a cross fashion eg. 12 oclock, 6, 9, 3 etc etc etc.. once all have been done you need to give the excess silicone a wipe with your finger all around (not remove the exess but working it in the groove). Let it set a good 48hrs before putting the tyre back on.

Its time consuming but well worth it in the end. Saves you a heap of $$ too if u get a shop to do em.

I can take a couple of pics if you like as i have a few sets in the garage i need to clean up.

Glenn
 
Also note if you get the centre's powdercoated ask them if they can cover the bolt holes as the coating will reduce the hole size. Coating can add an extra 1-3mm thick. You'll have a hard time putting the bolts thur.

Pics of my wheels.

16 x 9 with KU36 225/50/16
 

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