bondy Posted September 17, 2011 Report Share Posted September 17, 2011 hi guys ive desided to have my fork legs powder coated my question is when i get my forks back from the spray shop im puting new seals in. if i heat the leg up to get the seals in will it do any damage to the paint? supid question i know but i dont want to damage the paint work affter paying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swooshdave Posted September 17, 2011 Report Share Posted September 17, 2011 Don't heat up the legs to put the seals in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coriolis Posted September 17, 2011 Report Share Posted September 17, 2011 Don't heat up the legs to put the seals in. I agree. There should be absolutley no need to heat the fork legs ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondy Posted September 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2011 Don't heat up the legs to put the seals in. thanks for the addvice so whats the best way to put them in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliechitlins Posted September 17, 2011 Report Share Posted September 17, 2011 A little lube on the seal and a piece of PVC pipe the same size as the seal. Tap it in evenly with a hammer. You can also use the old seals to drive in the new. They're always exactly the same size Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bondy Posted September 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2011 A little lube on the seal and a piece of PVC pipe the same size as the seal. Tap it in evenly with a hammer. You can also use the old seals to drive in the new. They're always exactly the same size thanks for your help cheers bondy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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