Topic: 1978 Comstar Wheel Restoring

[7T1Burb]

Deep into the 78' rebuild (engine, carbs, frame and electrics completed) and am now ready to attack the Comstar wheels.  Has anyone fully disassembled the Comstar wheels in order to repaint? Tires are currently installed on the rims and at the correct tire pressure.  Does a full disassembly "diddle up" original factory wheel truing.  Having struggled and fought with laced wheel re-truing in the past I am unaware of truing issues associated with an aluminum rim or could it not  even be an issue?  Will complete disassembly with tires installed have any effect or should tire pressure be reduced or tires removed before disassembly?  Plan to match mark each piece to the aluminum rim, but hesitant to begin at this stage.  Your help/info is very much appreciated!

[raymond10078]

Did two searches - using the Search button at the top of the page:

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=95945.0

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=70556.0

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=14670.0

[7T1Burb]

Thanks for the Search "Info"!  After posting this AM I also found additional information about Comstar repainting and decided NOT to disassemble.  After hours of sanding, masking, priming and painting the rear wheel was completed late this afternoon with good results.  On to the front wheel tomorrow!!

Thanks again!