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Old 12-07-2016, 04:04 PM
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Are Tornados split rims or are the bolts styling?
 
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Non-functional. all for show.
 
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Old 12-09-2016, 02:13 PM
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I asked because as a long time sailor I know only too well the problems caused by dissimilar metals. Especially alloy and stainless.
So I'm thinking of unscrewing them if possible and coating with Duralec Paste
https://www.s3i.co.uk/duralac-jointing-compound.php
Paranoid, Moi?
 
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Originally Posted by malbec
I asked because as a long time sailor I know only too well the problems caused by dissimilar metals. Especially alloy and stainless.
So I'm thinking of unscrewing them if possible and coating with Duralec Paste
https://www.s3i.co.uk/duralac-jointing-compound.php
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honestly you're probably right I'll take your word for it but at the same time I don't think that would be necessary I haven't been around long but I don't know how common of an issue that is on these wheels. None the less it would be an interesting project
 
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Those "screws" may be entirely fake, and if so when you attempt to undo one it will break.
My Coventry Whitley wheels have very similar "screws" and they are fake.
 
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