Can I reuse spacers?

gatorheel · 05-05-2013, 08:51 PM

Can I reuse my spacers? When they were taken off they got a little chipped and I wanted to make sure they are still safe to reuse. PICTURES ARE IN NEXT POST. (Side note. I have a dremell and could sand down the jagged areas). Thanks.

gatorheel · 05-05-2013, 09:01 PM

here are pictures.

VTECaddict · 05-05-2013, 09:18 PM

As long as it still sits flush with the rotor you're fine.

gatorheel · 05-05-2013, 10:02 PM

Cool. Thanks.

Game · 05-05-2013, 10:22 PM

Man those got beat to hell.

gatorheel · 05-06-2013, 08:47 AM

yeah, i have a feeling anti-seize was not applied at install. shop was not the best.

VMRWheels · 05-06-2013, 02:19 PM

Those spacers have seen better days. They might be okay as long as they're flush against the hub, but I might consider replacing them at some point.

In any case, definitely apply anti-seize on your next install!

gatorheel · 05-06-2013, 03:03 PM

thanks everyone. appreciate the feedback.

Hybrid For Life · 05-07-2013, 02:49 AM

Damn those look ruff, but as previously stated as long as they sit flush on the hub they should work fine

gatorheel · 05-15-2013, 01:47 PM

I ended up cleaning them off w/ wire brush and then dremel-ing off the jagged pieces. They will sit flush now but I am concerned that the raw metal portions will be conducive to corrosion. What do ya'll think?

VMRWheels · 05-15-2013, 02:03 PM

I wouldn't be super worried about that. While most spacers have some form of anodizing or a protective coating, it will often get worn off over time anyway. Most of the spacers I've seen all have some level of corrosion on them.

Just paint that area and call it a day. Be sure to apply anti-seize on there as well, so that next time they need to come off they won't be stuck.

gatorheel · 05-15-2013, 03:21 PM

good stuff. thanks.

05-05-2013, 08:51 PM	#1
gatorheel Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 239 Posts Drives: 2007 e90 n54 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: usa iTrader: (3)	Can I reuse spacers? Can I reuse my spacers? When they were taken off they got a little chipped and I wanted to make sure they are still safe to reuse. PICTURES ARE IN NEXT POST. (Side note. I have a dremell and could sand down the jagged areas). Thanks. __________________ 2009 n54 e90 / Sport Pkg (ZSP) / Premium Pkg (ZPP) / black sapphire metallic / Logic7 / AMS FMIC / BMS 3" DP / BMS OCC / Alpina TCU Flash / ER CP + ForgeDV / Cobb Last edited by gatorheel; 05-05-2013 at 09:02 PM.. Reason: to clarify that pictures are in next post.
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gatorheel Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 239 Posts Drives: 2007 e90 n54 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: usa iTrader: (3)	pictures... here are pictures. Attached Images __________________ 2009 n54 e90 / Sport Pkg (ZSP) / Premium Pkg (ZPP) / black sapphire metallic / Logic7 / AMS FMIC / BMS 3" DP / BMS OCC / Alpina TCU Flash / ER CP + ForgeDV / Cobb
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gatorheel Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 239 Posts Drives: 2007 e90 n54 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: usa iTrader: (3)	yeah, i have a feeling anti-seize was not applied at install. shop was not the best. __________________ 2009 n54 e90 / Sport Pkg (ZSP) / Premium Pkg (ZPP) / black sapphire metallic / Logic7 / AMS FMIC / BMS 3" DP / BMS OCC / Alpina TCU Flash / ER CP + ForgeDV / Cobb
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gatorheel Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 239 Posts Drives: 2007 e90 n54 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: usa iTrader: (3)	thanks everyone. appreciate the feedback. __________________ 2009 n54 e90 / Sport Pkg (ZSP) / Premium Pkg (ZPP) / black sapphire metallic / Logic7 / AMS FMIC / BMS 3" DP / BMS OCC / Alpina TCU Flash / ER CP + ForgeDV / Cobb
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Hybrid For Life Banned 83 Rep 2,110 Posts Drives: Out of Spec Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Santa Barbara, CA iTrader: (4)	Damn those look ruff, but as previously stated as long as they sit flush on the hub they should work fine
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05-15-2013, 01:47 PM	#10
gatorheel Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 239 Posts Drives: 2007 e90 n54 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: usa iTrader: (3)	update I ended up cleaning them off w/ wire brush and then dremel-ing off the jagged pieces. They will sit flush now but I am concerned that the raw metal portions will be conducive to corrosion. What do ya'll think? Attached Images __________________ 2009 n54 e90 / Sport Pkg (ZSP) / Premium Pkg (ZPP) / black sapphire metallic / Logic7 / AMS FMIC / BMS 3" DP / BMS OCC / Alpina TCU Flash / ER CP + ForgeDV / Cobb
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gatorheel Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 239 Posts Drives: 2007 e90 n54 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: usa iTrader: (3)	good stuff. thanks. __________________ 2009 n54 e90 / Sport Pkg (ZSP) / Premium Pkg (ZPP) / black sapphire metallic / Logic7 / AMS FMIC / BMS 3" DP / BMS OCC / Alpina TCU Flash / ER CP + ForgeDV / Cobb
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