Hitchcocks Forum

Just a quickie to see peoples opinion on this one.
Have stripped the old front tyre off, (and boy was that thing reluctant to move, I think it was fitted by Noah inc it was that old), the front rim, much like the rear had a fair whack of corrosion inside, (not structurally problematic but me being me, had to be cleaned before fitting the new tape, tube and tyre, (why, incidentally, do people not change the rim tape when changing a tyre, the things cost about £3!, i've changed a few tyres recently where gaffer tape has been used in place of a rim tape, (probably cost more in gaffer tape), and a couple that have had electricians tape reinforcing what is clearly a very old and knackered rim tape.
Anyhow, digressing there, I've had at the rim with a rotary wire brush and gotten the crud and whatever paintlike coating that remained, off.
I'm going to give it a coat but was wondering what peoples opinion were on bog basic primer versus a clearcoat, (i have rattle cans of both to hand and was thinking a clearcoat as I can see any future corrosion appearing under it early when I do future tyre changes.
What do others think?

I'd use a rust converter after the wire brush to get in those little places you can't reach. Then aluminium primer probably.

him1ks black brush paint get some blathered on atb paul

Hi matey !!---------- have just done the same to a pair of Honda PC50 wheels. Try smooth Hammerite silver. It needs a slight rust base to work on but forms a protective cover. I actually use the equivalent from the SCREWFIX people. It's a bit more fluid and gets into the fold of the rims. -------http://www.screwfix.com/p/no-nonsense-s ... 00ml/18967 --------- Also works well on indicator stubs etc when alongside chrome parts, and for the underside of mudguards....This link is showing Black but they do a Silver as well. They also do a useful range of Stainless Steel nuts, bolts etc in 2 grades.

Hi I used the same as AlanR after good wire brushing and descaling I used a rust primer then smooth hammerite black I used the brush applied method but find it hard to find the original Finigans number one brown primer now? spraying with these is ok but a bit of a pane to marsk things up

Thanks all, some kurust or similar is a good idea, hadn't considered that, I take it you're a fan of the slap it on approach Grunda?