I had to change my front rim before our trip to Africa, because I noticed a crack next to the dent I got in Morocco. It wasn't a problem riding around here, but I couldn't take the chance. I allways wanted stainless spokes anyway. I can't say it was easy, it took several hours, and the beer wasn't helping the concentration.
This proces took more than an hour, I got it to 0.5mm runout in both directions, which is good enough for me.
Bought via touratech for 250 euro, but really comes from Haan wheels in Holland.