36 10... Notes For Repairing Aluminium Rims
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In general, the economic viability must be checked prior to the repair.
It is possible to repair the following damage (applies to cast aluminium rims labelled as AlSi7 AlSi11, AlSi12):
- Depth of the damage in the aluminium at maximum 1 mm
- Distance of the damage from the outer rim edge at maximum 50 mm
- Paintwork damage on the remaining wheel rim
It is not possible to repair the following damage :
- Deformation and cracks
- Polished, forged aluminium wheel rims are unsuitable for repair.