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How to keep abrasion on chrome wheel from rusting and spreading
Q. I was hoping to find out what the way was, if there is one, to keep a 1/2" x 2" abrasion that was put on my nearly new 20" Albas (chrome wheels) from possibly rusting for a while. I was hoping to not need to purchase a replacement rim for about 9 months or more. The abrasion isn't really screamin' at an eye that isn't looking for it and doesn't know its there. What should be done?
Jeremy Rupphobbyist - Lenexa, KS, USA
March 16, 2009
Hi there,
We have the same problem from time to time on truck bumpers and such.
Take a fine S/S or brass wire brush
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and clean the exposed steel, then wipe a couple coats of
adv.
Sharkhide
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Amazon [affil links] Metal Protectant over the scuffed area. This will keep it from rusting for quite a few years.
Good luck,
O'Fallon, Illinois
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