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Rust on chrome spoke wheels

I have some rust on my Chrome spoke wheels. I want to remove it the easiest way possible without damaging the underneath, What would be the best thing to use?.

Chris Thompson
- Beaumont, Texas
2002

I've had good luck with products containing oxalic acid [affil links] such as a home cleanser called Barkeepers Friend [on eBay or Amazon]. Works fine on my motorcycle.

Tom Gallant
- Torrance, California
2002

There are products with the acid base (Nevr-Dull [affil links], "The Must for Rust" from Krud Kutter [affil links]) and another way is to use aluminum foil (wadded up). I have had good results with the acid on the rust (half hour or so) followed with the aluminum foil.

Ken Ishoy
- Winder, Georgia
August 31, 2010

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