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About LinkBacksHey 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
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11-29-2005, 07:54 PM #1
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Does vasoline protect aluminum rims?
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11-29-2005, 08:42 PM #2
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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.
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11-29-2005, 08:58 PM #3
0-60- 3.1, 13.5mpg city, 18.5mpg hwy
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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!
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11-29-2005, 10:56 PM #4
Yes I am a pirate, 200 years too late
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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!!
An over 40 victim of fate.
'8R'05 Magnum RT Midnight Blue Pearl
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11-29-2005, 10:58 PM #5
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Ah geez, '8R...
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11-29-2005, 11:19 PM #6
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Have you been lickin' those rims again?:downboy: Originally Posted by MAGNUM8R
Attitudes are contagious. Mine might kill you.
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11-29-2005, 11:35 PM #7
Belly your cans up on to the Oasis Bar
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Especially with all that rubber around the rim in the way. Originally Posted by redinorange
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11-30-2005, 10:58 AM #8
Yes I am a pirate, 200 years too late
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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!
An over 40 victim of fate.
'8R'05 Magnum RT Midnight Blue Pearl
KW V 2 , Hotchkiss Sway Bars, CF Airhammer intake,T Rex Billet Grille, Body color Airtab Vortex Generators, Chromed stock 18's BFG KDW 255/55/18 Tires,Avon splash guards, Gibson Performance Stainless SteelHeaders, GibsonCat back, SC 91 Performance tune.
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11-30-2005, 11:04 AM #9
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factory rims aren't that delicate
Read this and then decide if your rims need any further protection:
Forged Aluminum Wheels - Can I polish and clear powder coat them?2005 Magnum RT
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11-30-2005, 12:00 PM #10
LX Padiwan
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Speakin' of vaseline, there is no better way to protect battery connections from corrosion. A good application will last the life of the battery.
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