Did you have to pry the crimp up to remove the backing ring? Is that a spot weld that is cut?
I was wondering if the spotweld can be cut, and the backing ring worked out of the crimp, then straighten and polish the presentation surface, work the backing ring back in, spread it in tension, clamp, and tack it.
Since I've never take one apart... this is all speculation on my part.
And I understand Rick keeping his secrets close, but with no new supply in sight, and he can't meet current market demand, I'd love to see someone else that can do it.

I restored all the trim rings on my Duster. I didn't do anything with the spot weld. I carefully loosened the pinch around the perimeter on the inside. The inner mounting portion flexed enough that I was able to gradually work it out of the outer portion in a manner like the reverse of installing a tire over the bead of a rim. After the two pieces are separated, you will have access to remove dings from the back surface. I put the 2 halves back together in reverse order and carefully closed the pinch seam.
This was my first attempt at working on Rallye wheels and I was very happy with how they turned out. Like all stainless steel work, it is a slow tedious process to get it to looking right but it can be done by the home car enthusiast.

It’s been a while, so going off memory...

I believe I un-crimped, couldn’t get retainer out, then broke spot weld. Now, I may have not un-crimped as aggressive as FJRdoc did and that’s why I struggled.

I do notice a ridge in the 15” retainer that isn’t on the 14” retainer. That might prevent retainer from sliding out of the outer trim ring as easy as a 14”?

I haven’t disassembled a 14” to compare

Probably more important; the crimp lip is half the size on the 14” I have.

Some pics...

Retainer

Thanks guys! These posts are why I love this forum!

Hope it helps.

Sorta tough to explain. So I took pics last night.

435-668-7062 One month turn around time is very optimistic in these times we are in. I am sure Ric will get them to you.

Number worked and talked to RM and he's checking into my progress. Thanks GTX for the number. Great guy to talk to 👍

I used Rick as well. The job took way longer then expected and communication was spotty. Price was $160 for 1 15x7 but the job was perfect.