Cleaning up Rally wheels

Discussion in 'The Hides' started by Truzi, Jul 26, 2003.

  1. Truzi

    Truzi Perpetual Student

    I was looking for a gas tank at a junk yard, and I think I found some 15 x 7 (have yet to measure) Rally wheels. The chrome is a bit rusty, but not pitted. I imagine some steel wool will take car of that, but don't know how bad is "bad."

    Also, there is surface rust on the inside of the wheel (the center area, normally hidden by the tire, not where the bead sits). Since this isn't a contact area, it should be no problem. I was wondering, though, how to handle it. Would steel wool be fine, or would I want to shoot some paint. If so, what kind?

    I've not yet decided if I wish to purchase the wheels (need a fuel tank first), nor do I know if they are the 4.5" bolt pattern I need. I'll have to go back sometime and get a good look.

    Is there anything in particular that I should watch out for?
     
  2. mac

    mac Well-Known Member

    Truzi, try this site www.buickperformance.com/finish.htm I found this section on redoing chrome wheels and it works great. I redid my rims this winter and they turned out great. Good luck, Lloyd

    1977 Buick Regal 2dr
     
  3. Poppaluv

    Poppaluv I CALL WINNERS!!!

    not working

    Site didn't work fo me.:(
     
  4. mac

    mac Well-Known Member

    OK, lets try this,www.buickperformance.com and scroll down to Restoration/Modifications. I just did this so it should work for you. Good luck, Lloyd

    1977 Buick Regal 2dr
     

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