Does vasoline protect aluminum rims?

[Higshemi]

Hey Lx'rs, I don't know if theres a thread on this topic but I once heard if you apply a light layer of vasoline to aluminum rims you can protect them from salt corrosion. Anyone heard of this or anyone have any other suggestions on protecting my R/T rims. And no... I'm not buying steel wheels.

Thanks.
Fred

[fnkychkn]

vasoline is a petroleum based product. can't be good for rubber tires. i suggest just keeping them clean. self serve car wash pressure washers are great for spraying off road salt between actual washes.

[Higshemi]

Not good for the tiers eh?! Thanks for the heads up, glad I didn't do it. Believe when i say my mag sees a wash at least twice a weak when its nice out let alone winter season. (Sigh).... I hate salt!

[MAGNUM8R]

Who would put that on the rims? It would only collect more grime. KY would not do much better, just washes off easier and dosen't taste so bad.. Abyss.. here I come!! ARRRRRR!!

[bipto]

Who would put that on the rims? It would only collect more grime. KY would not do much better, just washes off easier and dosen't taste so bad.. Abyss.. here I come!! ARRRRRR!!
Ah geez, '8R... :doh:

[redinorange]

Who would put that on the rims? It would only collect more grime. KY would not do much better, just washes off easier and dosen't taste so bad.. Abyss.. here I come!! ARRRRRR!!

Have you been lickin' those rims again?:downboy:

[Davesatdoasisbar]

Have you been lickin' those rims again?:downboy:

Especially with all that rubber around the rim in the way.:1puke:

[MAGNUM8R]

Sorry, Guys, couldn't resist. Vasiline on rims, I thought it was joke anyway, might as well spray 'em with contact cement and see what sticks to 'em!

[BlkHemiMag]

Read this and then decide if your rims need any further protection:

http://www.lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=13559

[schmeky]

Speakin' of vaseline, there is no better way to protect battery connections from corrosion. A good application will last the life of the battery.