Aluminum Rims

YING · 2024-11-20T06:47:23-0700

Any good ideas on how to clean up the inside of my Borrani rims prior to mounting a new tire? They have a safety bead and can be a real bitch for the tire to pop up initially. The “corrision”was caused by me using a water soluble product (Ru-Glyde) to ease the mounting. It works but leaves a mess on the rim.
Thanks,Mike

B+Bogus · 2024-11-20T16:43:46-0700

Wire wool and WD40, plus a fair bit of elbow grease

Grandad · 2024-11-20T17:42:39-0700

I prefer to use a non steel wire wool or perhaps a brass wire brush instead, brass wire brushes can be found with a fine wire and are actually rather gentle in use much to most folks surprise.

Grandad · 2024-11-20T17:43:12-0700

^^ yes plenty of ELBOW ... Lol !!!

concours · 2024-11-20T17:54:31-0700

I use a stainless wire brush mounted in a die grinder

https://www.amazon.com/Weiler-Trulock-Threaded-Stainless-Diameter/dp/B004FTPQE2/ref=asc_df_B004FTPQE2?mcid=290c1eed51f53ac59c98058c5ccfb70e&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693675076695&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=18125776456629849007&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9002460&hvtargid=pla-570413441648&psc=1

For severely corroded:

https://www.amazon.com/Osborn-Economy-Speed-Cable-Wheel/dp/B0089PXXES

ilikevelos · 2024-11-20T19:54:04-0700

Try roto-loc scotchbrite discs in a die grinder. They are a little milder than wire brushing. I find they clean the surface quite well. I would also try something mildly acidic such as S-100 or uncoated mag wheel cleaner to help remove the corrosion.

nortonmargie · 2024-11-20T21:25:46-0700

What about a Dremel tool fitted with a Scotchbrite disc?

o0norton0o · 2024-11-20T21:42:54-0700

I wouldn't use any powertools on aluminum. I would just use 0000 (called "four oh") steel wool and some elbow grease and the 0000 fine steel wool will cut through the dirt and oxidation and polish the aluminum without scratching it... Any steel wool of a higher coarseness, those being 000, 00, and 0 grades may scratch the aluminum or at least dull the sheen.

Time Warp · 2024-11-20T23:04:29-0700

Is it corrosion or some form of 'muck.
I got the Borrani's on my Moto Guzzi vapour blasted including the inner dish so only the outer visible side needed polishing. (The easy option)

The inner side if light corrosion can be done with a hand wooden handle brass bristle wire brush up and down the grooves.

Aluminum Rims

YING

Pittsboro,NC

B+Bogus

Grandad

Grandad

concours

ilikevelos

nortonmargie

o0norton0o

Time Warp

.......back to the 70's.

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