Rusty mounting surface fix
#1
Rusty mounting surface fix
The Montegi Tracklites leave a lot of the hub and mounting surface exposed. I also don't use the center caps, so even more is exposed. The exposed surface rusts.
My fix was a fine wire brush drill attachment, steel wool, brake cleaner, painters tape and silver Rust-oleum High heat spray paint.
Attached are before and after pics. Alex at Tire rack said the paint was ok to apply to the mounting surface.
My fix was a fine wire brush drill attachment, steel wool, brake cleaner, painters tape and silver Rust-oleum High heat spray paint.
Attached are before and after pics. Alex at Tire rack said the paint was ok to apply to the mounting surface.
#4
How long did you have to let the paint dry before putting the wheels back on?
I just got some Rota Slipstreams and the only thing I don't like is the holes between the mounting holes. Also, the back of the wheels is not painted so I thought painting anything at the mounting point wasn't a good idea. Glad to hear it is ok to do. Looks good.
I just got some Rota Slipstreams and the only thing I don't like is the holes between the mounting holes. Also, the back of the wheels is not painted so I thought painting anything at the mounting point wasn't a good idea. Glad to hear it is ok to do. Looks good.
#5
How long did you have to let the paint dry before putting the wheels back on?
I just got some Rota Slipstreams and the only thing I don't like is the holes between the mounting holes. Also, the back of the wheels is not painted so I thought painting anything at the mounting point wasn't a good idea. Glad to hear it is ok to do. Looks good.
I just got some Rota Slipstreams and the only thing I don't like is the holes between the mounting holes. Also, the back of the wheels is not painted so I thought painting anything at the mounting point wasn't a good idea. Glad to hear it is ok to do. Looks good.
FYI some High Heat paints require that you bake them in your oven. The Rust-oleum high heat seemed to be the best choice.
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