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Mel K wrote:I would (and do ) Rattle can the inner Of the rims with any paint you have and rub them down and do them again each time you change the tyre and tube . As long as they’re smooth and free of corrosion any paint will do but I wouldn’t put it on too thick is all .

John Deeley wrote:A good brushed on coat of smooth hammerite works well.

Gulp!

Am I the only one that used to build old, rusty wheels by wire brushing off the loose stuff on the inside then a liberal application of grease to emulate tyre soap? Building a wheel in that manner always ensured easy dismantling & the tyre beads always wiped away excess grease to the outside in any case. Purely for precaution, I then used to wash down the (temporarily over) inflated tyre in a bowl prior to doing the washing up......
Warkton Tornado No.1

Seriously ,You are not the only one to deal with inner wheel corrosion in the described manner….This method also ensures the inner tube does not get stuck to pre-painted inner rims caused by paint not given sufficient time to harden before reassembly.
I note how lucky you were when you finished, as I not only had to do the washing up,but had to Hoover ,dust the house,take the clothes to the Launderette,then come home ,cook a meal………Cor Blimey the young don’t know .etc.etc . ……………..

solostax wrote:

Gulp!

Am I the only one that used to build old, rusty wheels by wire brushing off the loose stuff on the inside then a liberal application of grease to emulate tyre soap? Building a wheel in that manner always ensured easy dismantling & the tyre beads always wiped away excess grease to the outside in any case. Purely for precaution, I then used to wash down the (temporarily over) inflated tyre in a bowl prior to doing the washing up......
Warkton Tornado No.1

Seriously ,You are not the only one to deal with inner wheel corrosion in the described manner….This method also ensures the inner tube does not get stuck to pre-painted inner rims caused by paint not given sufficient time to harden before reassembly.
I note how lucky you were when you finished, as I not only had to do the washing up,but had to Hoover ,dust the house,take the clothes to the Launderette,then come home ,cook a meal………Cor Blimey the young don’t know .etc.etc . ……………..