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Need help with Keystone rims

I recently bought a set of used keystone rims. they are 5 spoke design chrome with the aluminum centers.the chrome is not bad but the aluminum part of the rims looks terrible. they are corroded and oxidized really bad; is there a why of repairing this?

Greg Kelly
hobbyist - Bishops Falls, Newfoundland, Canada
March 2, 2010

Try making a paste from cream of tartar and water. Rub in circular motions with a terry washcloth. Rinse well with warm water. Buy some aluminum polish at the auto parts store and polish well.

Mark Baker
process engineer - Malone, New York
March 4, 2010

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