Q: Remove rust from chrome wheels?

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ctbaker

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Has anyone used naval jelly to remove rust from chrome wheels? If so, how did it work for you? I want something that will remove the rust without taking off the surrounding chrome/paint if at all possible.

Is there a better way to go about it. My wheels were urinated on by a cat and it has caused light to moderate rust on the wheels (Mag 500 repros).

Thanks,
Chad

 

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It will take light rust off ;but the rust will come back.

 

iskwezm

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Try #0000 steel wool.

 

68converted

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Lime-a-way. Worked on mine. Just remember that the rust pits are still there so you have to keep up with it over the years. I would not use steel wool. That was my first move, bad move. If you you do one area you have to do all and it is a PITA to polish it all back out.

 

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66stangbluework

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first off kill the cat

 

iskwezm

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68converted said:

. I would not use steel wool. That was my first move, bad move. .

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#0000 steel wool does not scratch,you must have not used the super fine.

 

mfp4073

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Yeah, when using steel wool if you dont use a fine enough one it will scratch and show..

 

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Some 36 grit sandpaper should take the rust off..... although I used chrome polish on my original mag 500s. I would test the inside of the wheel to see if the steel wool will scratch, but it should be fine. Use steel wool with the polish on the rust.

 

Pakrat

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There are a variety of tricks, tips and products. I have never tried it myself, but the ole hot rod boys used to swear on just a crumpled up wad of aluminum foil and some Coca Cola to do the trick. Like chicken soup it can't hurt.

 

iskwezm

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johnsstang04 said:

Some 36 grit sandpaper should take the rust off.....
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your joking right?

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yes

 

iskwezm

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johnsstang04 said:

yes

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you never know,some people might belive you

 

Jester67

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66stangbluework said:

first off kill the cat

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Great not PITA will be after us good job!