If it's flinging "surface specks" of sticky black fluid, I'd take a look
inside the drums. A rear axle oil seal leak is a real mess, and can make the
rear brakes lock up. BTDT.
on 8/23/04 8:33 AM, Paul Hunt at paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk wrote:
> Is it rust pits or is it surface specks? As another has said rust is
> unlikely to form that fast, and even if you clean it off it will leave the
> pit. If the surface is perfect after cleaning then it is surface specks.
> On dry roads I never get more than a thin film of dust on mine, maybe yours
> is losing fluids somewhere.
>
> I never use a brush, I think they are just too harsh for chrome. I use a
> hose brush dipped in a bucket of water to shift the grime and any grit from
> the areas it can reach, then a leather and MkI digit to wipe off the water
> and get to the areas between the spokes, then spray on body polish such as
> Turtle, wipe that over all the surfaces with the MkI digit, finally polish
> that off again with the MkI digit inside a clean duster. Takes about an
> hour per wheel and I get lovely shiny finger nails - on one finger at least.
>
> PaulH.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jim Plegue" <jandr95@starband.net>
> To: <mgs@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Monday, August 23, 2004 3:32 PM
> Subject: chrome wheel crud
>
>
>> I'm having big trouble keeping the inside rim (behind the spokes) of my
> wire
>> wheels clean...
>
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