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Bob Wessner:
Having finally replaced the tire on my front rim, I've moved on to the rear. Removed it, the tire, tube and rim wrap. I found rust in several places, nothing that would compromise the integrety of the rim or spokes, but enough for me to think I need to try and stop or slow further rusting. My plan is to use a brass brush chucked in a drill to remove the loose stuff, use Naval Jelly to neutralize what's left and lightly paint the spots with some rust inhibiting paint hoping this will slow things down. Eventually, a new rim and relacing the spokes will be in order, but not right now. Any thoughts? Anyone dealt with this and how did you do it? Thanks in advance.

heffay:
BRASSO, BRASSO, BRASSO!

Bob Wessner:
Not sure I understand. I am, unfortunately, all too familiar with Brasso from my military days..long, long ago. I can see, possibly its use for polishing chrome, though never tried it. How would it be effective in rust removal and prevention??

In rereading my orig. post, I should have been more specific, I'm talking about rust on the interior of the rim, not the exterior if that makes a difference. Outwardly, the rim is in pretty good shape. I'm thinking with the tires not inflated during its 20 year storage, moisture or condensation was allowed to run down and get between the tire and rim, at least more so than if the tires had been fully inflated and maintained pressure against the inner sides of the rim.

cb750_chris:
Getting it re-chromed should only cost about $100.00.  The bead on these things tends to leak though + rust gets inside the bead.  If you hear something rattling around in the bead thats probably what you have.  Find some one who has done these before and knows how to drill holes from the inside of the bead to get the rust out.  The holes can be left behind and have no affect on the rim.   If you have the rolled edge rear rim this is all worth while to save it.   

Bob Wessner:
Can you describe what you mean by the rolled edge rim?

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