wheel refinishing?

[-=Jeff=-]

You know I am really starting to think the bolts are Titanium..

They seem light ( I know they are small)

they have 'TITAN' stamped on them, at one of the links you gave me the TITAN is called out as TITANIUM, the other says nothing of the material

[WVZR-1]

Originally Posted by -=Jeff=-

You know I am really starting to think the bolts are Titanium..

They seem light ( I know they are small)

they have 'TITAN' stamped on them, at one of the links you gave me the TITAN is called out as TITANIUM, the other says nothing of the material

I assumed that from the beginning and it's an alloy of course and NOT I believe a Titanium in the "aircraft spec" that most are familiar with and believe that all Titanium are done to that spec. I found some very nice Titanium to that "spec" in the correct dimensions but the pricing was $17 - $20 per. There's many "wives tales" out there as to how to determine Titanium product. The alloys are of course more difficult to determine. The RO I believe ID's the alloy and it's anti-corrosive properties but I didn't investigate it much.

[-=Jeff=-]

Originally Posted by WVZR-1

I assumed that from the beginning and it's an alloy of course and NOT I believe a Titanium in the "aircraft spec" that most are familiar with and believe that all Titanium are done to that spec. I found some very nice Titanium to that "spec" in the correct dimensions but the pricing was $17 - $20 per.

SO here are my options as I see it:

Option 1) Buy enough for one wheel, they will be 'TITAN' and close (Lettering may not be exact Mine also have 'R O' on them) but they are the same (~$150, plus shipping, not including nuts)

Option 2) Buy Stainless for all 4, found a set for ~$200 shipped from UK with Zinc Nuts)

Option 3) Buy Chrome plated for all 4, Found them for $.90ea and $.35 each nut ~$200 plus around $20 for shipping (from USA Vendor)

Leaning towards #1 or #2.. my biggest concern will be if I buy the 40 (option 1) and the color being different.. Might be okay, I might be over thinking it..

But my wheels will remain apart until I decide what to do..

[-=Jeff=-]

Originally Posted by WVZR-1

M7 Titan here:

http://www.enha.eu/product_info.php/...32-titan.html/
Almost every M7 spec is displayed here and you could dimensionally match the flange diameter etc:

http://www.titanium-touch.de/shop/in...--nbsp-M7.html

Ok,

first link is Approx $150 for one wheel (40 bolts/nuts) Tax and Shipping (Germany)

Second Link is Approx $220 for one wheel+ (50 bolts/nuts) tax and shipping, (This place has a 50 piece minimum) Also from Germany

Or I go for the heavier Stainless bolts and nuts for $200 shipped from the UK (This is a clearance price too, he is switching to Polished Stainless) but what he currently has would be fine with me

their is not much online listed in the US

[-=Jeff=-]

Bought a set of Stainless hardware and nuts for $200 shipped..

I felt that was better then $150+ for one wheel in titanium



Anyway, I cleaned up the barrels and set a center in for a few more pictures

[WVZR-1]

Originally Posted by -=Jeff=-

Bought a set of Stainless hardware and nuts for $200 shipped..

I felt that was better then $150+ for one wheel in titanium

Since they're already disassembled I think that's likely a "wise buy". You'll know when you have them in hand. You've also established a "value" of the 120 of the correct hardware that you have now if others should need.

[-=Jeff=-]

yep, Thanks for all your help!!

Now since I am waiting for hardware, maybe I can tackle the brakes. LOL

[5ABI VT]

Wish I saw this sooner.. I have a few hundred HRE bolts and nuts in bags from the sets or so ive rebuilt/refinished over the last 2 years. What do the original bolts look like? Refinish looks good pc is the way to go. Did you leave any bolts in your lip/barrels? Im assuming so.. the tires can push the silicone apart unless its a stretch fit.

Heres a set I hand brushed for my m3 last year, Clear powedercoat. I pay 160 for 4 centers.


My pc guy knows me and tapes off the backpad and the lip area where all the bolts touch and outer/inner pieces mate. Powdercoat is pretty consistent in thickness but its just something I do.

[-=Jeff=-]

Yes they did the same for me on the back side of my wheels since that is the mating surface I am using.. the correct bolt is on the right in this picture:

[-=Jeff=-]

Bolts in all of them.. just need to tighten and torque them all (and probably add some loctite)