Need Help Regarding GS450h Wheel Repair

[gayle]

Hello all.

Recently, I noticed the chrome strip on one of my 2010 wheels had disappeared and took outer fixing section with it, leaving just a stub. Anyone know of a decent wheel specialist in the south London / Surrey area who has dealt with these? I assume the chrome strip will have to be ordered from Lexus directly?

many thanks

Regards

Chris

[pavlos35]

11 hours ago, gayle said:

Hello all.

Recently, I noticed the chrome strip on one of my 2010 wheels had disappeared and took outer fixing section with it, leaving just a stub. Anyone know of a decent wheel specialist in the south London / Surrey area who has dealt with these? I assume the chrome strip will have to be ordered from Lexus directly?

many thanks

Regards

Chris

Hi Chris, the chrome wheel inserts/embellishers are easy to fit. You'll need to remove the wheel to access the 10mm nuts that hold the embellishers on. In my experience you need to wire brush the stud bolt and nut and spray them with WD40 or equivalent and let it soak in. Use a 10mm socket and gingerly try to open the nut. A word of caution, the studs easily break if they're corroded...which they usually are. If you're replace the one that's broken off, the studs will easily be removed. When installing the new chrome embellisher, put plenty of grease or petroleum jelly (vaselene) on the tread and nut. You'll have to look up the nut torque. It's a just a bit over hand tight. Hope this helps. 

[pavlos35]

Apologies....Gayle not Chris. 

[steve2006]

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