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Post by karlpip on Jul 14, 2007 12:51:36 GMT
ive just got a set of chrome rims.the guy in the shop said to spray them with clear laquer to stop rust/tarnish.would it be better to use some light grease as i can see the laquer peeeling in time.
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Post by skrappey on Jul 14, 2007 14:09:14 GMT
Clear lacquer will work in the short term, theoretically, as it doesn't peel off your paint why should it off a polished wheel rim? I find that it does let the moisture in eventually and tarnish, then it's a sod to get off the rim again.
Light grease, (vaseline?) will work but could, if too liberal with it, transfer to discs or onto tyres, your risk really.
Why not go stainless? Tubeless rims with fitted tyres are usually stainless and will last for ages, not quite as shiny but so what?
Alternately paint the rims to match your scoot, I think it looks much more professional and classy IMHO.
Whatever you do, as long as they're turning who cares?
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Post by mark on Jul 15, 2007 7:37:02 GMT
an occasional wipe over with a bit of wd40 on a cloth works wonders for me ,but as for my scooter.................!
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Post by karlpip on Jul 15, 2007 11:10:47 GMT
wd40 sounds the best bet CHEERS.
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Post by bradlock on Aug 4, 2007 18:44:58 GMT
can WD40 be used to protect all the chrome bits & peices..! I hate having to keep wiping chrome down after bing caught in the rain.. i have a fair bit of chrome on the scoot, would love to be able to keep it all rust free...
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madmike
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Post by madmike on Aug 5, 2007 22:06:32 GMT
Good luck with the chrome chief, have replaced 3 of them this year due to buckling, our local supplier wont even stock em any more due to the amount of returns!
Look great though and we are all suckers for shiny fings?
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Post by bryno on Aug 6, 2007 7:53:47 GMT
WD40 is not a great solution really, messy and doesn't stick to chrome especially well..
On quality chrome you won't get rusting, it's the fact that the rims, bars and racks are such poor quality (and cheap) that's the problem..
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Post by Feed Your Head on Aug 6, 2007 8:29:11 GMT
I agree with Bryno. I stick with the solution Spence put me on to which is to use Mer Polish...has done wonders for me....and my scooter lol
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Post by bradlock on Aug 6, 2007 18:34:08 GMT
Cheers Mod1916, where do i get this (Mer Polish) from!
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Post by Feed Your Head on Aug 6, 2007 18:45:26 GMT
got my bottle at Halfords. lasts ages.
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