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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 09:14 PM
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Default rust on rally wheels?

Scrap 'em or is there an economical fix? 1974 model.
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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 09:26 PM
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Sandblast if you want them near perfect, if not wire brush them using a hand drill and wire wheel.
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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 09:42 PM
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Default Rusty rallys

Yes a little elbow grease a good cleaning and good prep should net you some fine results
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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 10:34 PM
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The hardest part is to get right into the seam where the rim is joined. I sealed it to give a smooth finish and prevent rust from starting again.
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Old Feb 15, 2009 | 01:04 AM
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I got mine all sandblasted at a cemetary monument company, of all places, for $60.00 and had a friend of mine at a body shop primer/paint them for another $60.00. They look too good now to hammer my old beat up trim rings on now. So I'm replacing them now to.

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