[CR]Rim Rust

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Date: Fri, 30 Apr 2004 23:34:22 -0400 (EDT)
From: <cjscheiner@pol.net>
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Subject: [CR]Rim Rust

The front wheel of a 1963 Claud Butler I have had in storage developed some rust spots on the chrome rim. The rust comes off easily with fine sandpaper, but this exposes the underlying metal. What is the best course of action? Should I sand off the rust and then coat the exposed metal with some sealant (like what)? Or should I use a chemical like Simonize Chrome Cleaner to remove the rust, and then coat the exposed metal? Or should I coat the rust spots to prevent further oxidation? I do not want to spend the money to rechrome the rim.
Thank you.
C.J. Scheiner
NYC, NY