Removing the Cush Drive

[Exs1.1]

Hey Steptoe, dirt isn't the issue here , it's more like really faded paint. I have cleaned the rims with ct18 and it done a great job, but there doesn't seem to be enough paint left on them to be able to have them looking neat. Will try to source someone who can paint them professionally and with a paint that will last. Hey I am in the transport industry as well, I have been with Australia Post (Transport section) for the past 17 years, haven't driven for the past 8 years as I chose to be a supervisor. Sometimes I miss being on the road, but it's a damn site easier driving a computer rather than a clapped out semi trailer. Our depot would get the used and abused prime movers that the Linehaul depots would refuse to drive anymore. Most of them would have well over 1.3 million klm's on them when we took possesion of them. Too many breakdowns and way too much hassle trying to nurse them up and down the highway. Yep far easier driving the computer, and way less traffic 

[steptoe]

how would they come up if you were to wash them with something like wheel wash from an auto shop, or have you already tried,,

chemtech make a couple of different concentrates in 1 ltre containers

CT 14,, "gutsy degreaser"    CT18,," super wash gel",, both able to be used on any surface,, just don't let them dry on the wheel,,

the CT 14 worked well for 1 of mine that was pretty cruddy when I got it

another tip, use a NEW tooth brush,  it will work much better for you, in the small bits, and will get into the casting

and no,, was on the road working, , long distance trucks

[Exs1.1]

No worries Steptoe, you are more than excused if you were out on the road on your XS LOL. I think I might look at a different way to paint them, as this way is getting rather complicated. I might just get some robust mat black and then put a clear coat over that.

[steptoe]

nah mate,, when you press them out,, the press block should sit on the most outer edge of the bush against the wheel cast,,
 you have the metal pipe inside that the bolt goes thru, then the rubber, then an outside pipe that is pressed into the wheel cast,  that makes up the cush,

so when pressing out, both pipes with the rubber in the middle will come out of the wheel,

make sure the powder coat people protect that inner bush surface in the wheel from the powder, or your going to have a job to press them back in,

 sorry about the lax reply,, have been on the road

[Exs1.1]

All done, Thanks for the heads up, Eveready.

[Eveready1100]

Hi Phil and Dale. To let people know where you're from, go to your member profile and where, in Phil's case, you've got the message "addicted to XS's," just enter down and put in Sydney, then everyone will instantly know where you're from, and in Dales' case, where the message
"•Welcome to the group.
Now let us know a bit about you in
General Discussions and PM me your postal details
 so I can send you our group stickers etc" is,
 delete this message and enter in Melbourne, and we'll all know at a glance where you are. It'll also help Christian know where to put the X where the Aussie XS rally's going to be.

[Exs1.1]

if your going to powder coat the wheel, would be best to find one,, a local engeneering shop will take 2 mins,

my experience with that sort of thing, was during powder coating, the glue between the rubber and outer sleeve broke down, after that, could push them out with your thumb,

don't know that it made any difference to anything, but if I had my time over 

Hey Steptoe, does that mean I will need to have them re-glued after the rim is painted? Do you have any idea what sort of glue is used??

[Exs1.1]

Thanks Dale, unfortunately I am in Sydney. I will try a few local places that should have a press.

[coe1948]

    I have got a press if you need to use one i am in Dandenong Victoria if you live in Melbourne your in luck

   Regards Dale

[steptoe]

if your going to powder coat the wheel, would be best to find one,, a local engeneering shop will take 2 mins,

my experience with that sort of thing, was during powder coating, the glue between the rubber and outer sleeve broke down, after that, could push them out with your thumb,

don't know that it made any difference to anything, but if I had my time over 

[Exs1.1]

Thanks for your suggestions, I will attack the UK sight tomorrow and see what it can tell me. I don't have access to a press, so I guess that idea is out of the question 

[steptoe]

you need to press em out mate 

[Eveready1100]

Mate, I wouldn't be using too much oomph to try to get them out. Might do more harm than good. I've read numerous posts on the UK site about this and main opinion is that they will cope with the temperatures involved in powdercoating wheels so maybe a bit of a readup on their site might be in order to put your mind at rest.

[Exs1.1]

Hey Guy's
does anybody know how to remove the 6 rubber cushions that are part of the rear wheel (cush drive I think it's called), I have tried to use a drift and hammer but no success. I need these removed as I am painting the wheel with paint that needs to be heated to 200C to cure, and I am unsure if the high temp will distroy the rubber.