Flat spot on rim

[RM_Dude]

I have a 21 inch gold excel rim with a small flat spot. I never noticed it until I removed the tire and started truing it. The spot consists of about 3 spokes and 'dips' about .25 inch. Must have been caused by a hard landing or something.

Anyone here ever repair such a thing?
I'm thinking about removing the 3 spokes and using a press or vice to push the flat spot out. I could put wood blocks or something on each side of the area on outside of rim and push from the inside. I could use a little heat but maybe that would damage the gold finish? I don't know ..... maybe use only light heat onto outside (side covered by tire) ?

Sounds like it'll work but if anyone knows a better idea please let me know.

 

[The^^Rock]

I just recentley had the same problem, nice little dint my my rim.

I umm hummed and harred over doing it myself the way you said or getting a pro to do it. I oped for the pro, he ended up doing it with a blow tourch and it came back like the dint never there. He charged me $50 AUD, so thats like $25 US.

Pic of rim is here btw : http://www.fmxaustralia.com/~hardcore_cr/rim.jpg