Summary for chrome wheel abrasion protection Discussion
chrome wheel abrasion protection is the main concern in this thread: Jeremy Rupp asked how to keep a 1/2" x 2" scrape on a nearly new chrome wheel from rusting and spreading for about nine months before replacing the rim. Clint Bland replied that the exposed steel should first be cleaned with a fine stainless-steel or brass wire brush, then covered with a couple of coats of Sharkhide Metal Protectant. He said this approach is used on truck bumpers and similar parts and should keep the damaged spot from rusting for quite a few years. The advice is practical and aimed at slowing corrosion rather than restoring the chrome finish, so it is a temporary protective fix until the wheel can be replaced.
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 Rupp
hobbyist – 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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Good luck,
Clint Bland
O’Fallon, Illinois