Couldn't find any info with the search (or maybe i just fail at keywords) so I apologize if this has been answered.




Wheels: VOLK GT-7

Fixing curb rash I stripped the anodized coating.

Now I need to strip all of it from the barrel and polish it.

I got the supposed torque pressure for the center part (spokes)


Questions
How do I measure the torque pressure as im screwing the screws in, and where can I get one online? (I'm in Chile and we dont have walmart or any US stores)

Can someone explain to me in detail how to take the rims apart, and put them back together?

And also special tips on stripping and polishing if possible please?

Thanks

 

Mackin Industries does not release these specs to the public for whatever reason.

To remove just put a socket in the back to hold it in place and use the allen head key. They are small bolts so you should be able to break them all by hand with ease.

For reassembly repeat the steps in reverse order but
1) Make sure to use locktite
2) Tighten in a star pattern
3) ~10lbs of tq to tighten

Be aware to not over tighten or you might end up snapping a bolt or two. If that happens then you are so outa luck in getting another set from Mackin

GL op.

-Tom

 

ohh man. I needs to re-do my Phantoms so bad. But this is a scary project to do.

Good luck man. And could you do a DIY of you ever get it done?

 

Thanks again for the response, Tom.

When you say ~10 lbs of torque.. Am I supposed to estimate that force when tightening, or is there some sort of tool that measures how much torque youre applying? I REALLY do not want to mess this up, lol.

Also how did you get into the small holes, and did you use steel wool at all after wet sanding at 2000 grit (assuming you did that)?

 

Once I get around to doing it, I'll take a video. That way people can learn what to do (or not do in case I screw up, god forbid)

 

Np man.

You set your torque wrench to 10lbs. I used a digital one and it beeped when i reached the set pressure.

If you plan to take to face of the wheel off then you should have no problem reaching any area on the lip. Plenty of room to work.

So basically what i did after the wheel was apart was

1) Remove anodized layer with oven cleaner. Just spray on and let sit for a couple minutes. The lip will looked stained (milky/hazy)
2) Sand with dry 300-800 grit (Lip will have scratches)
3) Sand with wet 1000-2000 grit (Lip will begin to look better)
4) Polish with aluminum polish (Preferably with Mothers polishing ball)

Voila! Now just put some wax to protect all your hard work.

 

Perfect, thanks again !

 

Take looks of pics of the progress. This is very interesting. Would like to see before and after.

 

I thought the Volk 2 piece wheels is welded. You better find out before removing them bolts

 

they are not welded. you can see the bolts in the back of the wheel and a blue coating on it which looks like loctite.

please do post pics during the process! my gt30's need to be redone this winter.