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Rust on wheel hubs
« on: May 29, 2012, 11:35:20 pm »
I have been putting my car through a " deep clean " today as i took the afternoon off work. :happy2:

I noticed that the hubs are covered with rust, whats the best way of restoring this back to silver i would prefer an OEM look so no fancy colours lol.

Any advice as always greatly appreciated.


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Re: Rust on wheel hubs
« Reply #1 on: May 29, 2012, 11:41:03 pm »
i had same problem after getting cleaning solution on them.

hammerite silver paint does the job  :wink:
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Re: Rust on wheel hubs
« Reply #2 on: May 29, 2012, 11:44:22 pm »
i had same problem after getting cleaning solution on them.

hammerite silver paint does the job  :wink:

Nice........ Do I just sand them down first before spraying??? :signLOL:

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Re: Rust on wheel hubs
« Reply #3 on: May 29, 2012, 11:45:49 pm »
Best way I'd say would be to take the wheels off and use some wet n dry paper starting with the rougher stuff then a higher grit to buff it up. Then find a rattle can that best matches and respray them up if needs be. It may be that the rust is only a thin layer of oxidation and they come up alright with a bit of elbow grease
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Re: Rust on wheel hubs
« Reply #4 on: May 29, 2012, 11:50:20 pm »
Best way I'd say would be to take the wheels off and use some wet n dry paper starting with the rougher stuff then a higher grit to buff it up. Then find a rattle can that best matches and respray them up if needs be. It may be that the rust is only a thin layer of oxidation and they come up alright with a bit of elbow grease

Ok mate thanks for the advice. Not hammerite silver stuff?