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Rough edge on inside of rim

efrisch New Member

Joined: Feb 2009

Posts: 2

#1

02-01-2009, 04:37 PM

What is the proper way to smooth over a rough edge on the inside of the rim, which is causing flats?

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Alex Ramon Admin

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Location: Canada

#2

02-01-2009, 04:45 PM

Some light grade sandpaper should do the trick!

efrisch New Member

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#3

02-01-2009, 04:56 PM

Thanks - what grade do you recommend?

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Alex Ramon Admin

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#4

02-01-2009, 05:04 PM

Between 80-120 should be good.

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