DIY carbon rim repair guidance.

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DIY carbon rim repair guidance.
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flag bndrace
Posted: Jan 3, 2021 at 12:15 Quote
I have a 10+ year old Reynolds XC, 26” wheelset. My 12 year old has been using these in a race series and after the final race, noticed this “chip” on the rear. The outer smooth finish has broken off leaving the mesh exposed. I’m thinking of just doing it myself as the age of the wheelset wouldn’t be worth the expense. The wheels have been bullet proof and there isn’t a dent or anything really bad other than this issue.
I’m thinking some sort of JB weld product might do the trick but has anybody done this & what did you use?
flag bndrace
Posted: Jan 3, 2021 at 12:16 Quote
I have pics but can’t figure out how to post them here......?
flag Branmuffin
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Posted: Jan 3, 2021 at 12:18 Quote
bndrace wrote:
I have pics but can’t figure out how to post them here......?

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flag bndrace
Posted: Jan 3, 2021 at 13:20 Quote
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The bead looks bad in the bottom pic but its pretty much there.

Thanks for the heads up.

b.
flag fwebber
Posted: Jan 3, 2021 at 19:03 Quote
That’s not a chip, that’s a seriously compromised rim. It’s repairable if the bead is still good, but you shouldn’t let the little
guy ride that anymore. That’s itching to fail.
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