Originally Posted by
benwhitmore
Thanks for the comprehensive replies again. I think your advice is sound @
SquidPuppet. I'll call my LBS and see if the are able to replace my cups and races and I'll ask about refacing the headset edge where the powder coat wrinkles. What will I do with the few mm of bare headset tube after facing it to prevent rust? Learning loads here, thank you!
The bare edge of the head tube will be no big deal. If you are really concerned hit it with some nail polish. If it were me, I'd just apply some grease to the raw edge before pressing in the cups back in.
You can make your own headset cup pressing tool, cheap, from common stuff if you want to. Go to Park Tools website and watch a video of their tool being used to become familiar with the process.
Then go to any hardware store and buy a LONG 3/8" bolt, a 3/8" nut and a few washers of increasing diameter to stack at each end. Use the bolt-nut-washers in the same way you saw the park tool being used. Works like a charm.