36 10... Notes For Repairing Aluminum 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 aluminum rims labelled as AlSi7 AlSi11, AlSi12):
- Depth of the damage in the aluminum 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 aluminum wheel rims are unsuitable for repair.