 TUBZ69 Trackday Trickster
Joined: 17 Jun 2007 Karma :     
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 Posted: 15:10 - 05 Dec 2007 Post subject: wheel refurbishment |
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im guna be chuckin an MOT on the c90 sittin in my garage to bumble about on whislt im rebuildin the zx6r b4 the summer, however i picked up a 2nd hand rear wheel cos the last one was knackered, the one ive recieved is a bit rusty so im thinkin of removing the suface rust, cleanin it up an sprayin it black (sum sort of anti corrosion paint or sumthin.... )
what products can i use to take the rust off, an what sort of spray paint do i need?
thanx
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 Syx World Chat Champion

Joined: 20 Oct 2006 Karma :  
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 Posted: 16:11 - 05 Dec 2007 Post subject: |
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Your local Halfrauds will sell rust removal acids, I used "Swarfega Metal Cleaner & Restorer" which is a phosphoric acid based solution. Apply some of that with a bit of elbow grease, then some wet & dry to finish up.
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 Noxious89123 World Chat Champion

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 craigs23 Mr Muscle

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