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Old Mar 30, 2001 | 09:33 AM
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ruston my rims

my friend gave me a set of cragers for my car but they're covered n rust from sitting in his basment. does anyone know what would be the best way to get the rust off with out damaging the rims. i was thinking brillo but i dont know.

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1988 IROC-Z Convertible 305 TPI automatic, power everything. bone stock(not for long)
soon to have hooker cat-back, hooker super comp shortie headers, K&N's, Air Foil,Gutted air box, and SFC's.
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Old Mar 30, 2001 | 10:45 AM
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THis will sound weird..but orange hand cleaner...it works wonders...

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Old Mar 30, 2001 | 11:32 AM
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I use a simple SOS pad when my chrome Cragar's get rust in places. Works great. Also works great if you have white letter tires.



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Old Mar 30, 2001 | 12:46 PM
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aluminum foil!
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Old Mar 30, 2001 | 05:21 PM
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thanx a lot i managed to get about 98% of the rust off but now there's little swirl and scuff marks from the scrubbing still better than rust but i was wondering if u guys know of anything that might make these less noticeable? thanx again

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1988 IROC-Z Convertible 305 TPI automatic, power everything. has K&N's and an Air Foil
soon to have hooker cat-back( waiting to install)
1986 Sport Coupe / berlinetta
2.8 MPFI V6 5 speed
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