Topic: rust in rear rim

[hymodyne]

Evening,

I've got my front tire replaced . when i took off the rear, I discovered sections where the bead of the tire had rusted onto the rim. after removing these deposits, what's the best thing to put on the rim before mounting a new tire. Naval jelly? Rust inhibitor? any suggetions would help.

hymodyne

[oldbiker]

Clean off all loose rust and paint with rust inhibitor. Be sure it's dry before you mount the tyre or it will stick real hard.

[phylo101]

Hi, i usually go not for an inhibitor but a rust converter that oxides the rust and you can both remove it and just paint over the deep pitting. I use an ordinary matt black household gunk for this. And if the unchromed part is deep in the well, instead of a rim tape - which CAN also trap more moisture, I try to apply a layer of GOOD sticky duct tape. Ever noticed guys how all duct tape is NOT created equal??? :-P

Phylo