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Resealing 3 piece rims **HELP**

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MattbeeezyJune 1, 2010
#324359

Resealing 3 piece rims **HELP**

I just got my rims back from a powder coating place here in town and they resealed rims but the sealant is still tacky after 5 days ...now is it safe to mount tires on the rims?
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I just got my rims back from a powder coating place here in town and they resealed rims but the sealant is still tacky after 5 days ...now is it safe to mount tires on the rims?
FORGED LIFESTYLEJune 4, 2010
#325256
If they sealed them properly, then it shouldn't be tacky after 5 days.
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If they sealed them properly, then it shouldn't be tacky after 5 days.
MattbeeezyJune 8, 2010
#326053
Thanks! do you or anyone know whats a good sealant?
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Thanks! do you or anyone know whats a good sealant?
ni5mo240June 8, 2010
#326063
I use clear silicone from Home depot or Walmart
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I use clear silicone from Home depot or Walmart
chishimaruJune 8, 2010
#326081
you can also use aquarium silicone also. they are available in black and clear
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you can also use aquarium silicone also. they are available in black and clear
ElNastyJune 9, 2010
#326109
Not sure if it's too late for a reply, but if the rims are still tacky after 5 days they probably used RV silicone... same silicone used to seal windows/openings for RV's. It kinda never dries.

I had refinished some 5Zigen 3pc and other 2pc wheels and used traditional clear silicone bought at Home Depot. 3+ years later and no issues *knock on wood* I just made sure to call the manufacturers for the correct torque specs.

Hope that helps
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Not sure if it's too late for a reply, but if the rims are still tacky after 5 days they probably used RV silicone... same silicone used to seal windows/openings for RV's. It kinda never dries.
 
I had refinished some 5Zigen 3pc and other 2pc wheels and used traditional clear silicone bought at Home Depot. 3+ years later and no issues *knock on wood* I just made sure to call the manufacturers for the correct torque specs.
 
Hope that helps