Be cautious. Mag has tendency to corrode where you cannot see it on the
surface. Best to have them checked(Zyglow?), expecially if they are not
painted, which is the way to protect them. John
Daniel Thompson wrote:
> I believe that this question has been discussed before so I apologize for
> not taking notes at that time.
>
> I have just purchased a set of period (60's) magnesium wheels for my Bugeye
> Sprite. They are a very handsome design and are in excellent condition. My
> question concerns the finish on these wheels. They are what appears to be
> raw magnesium, the surface is rough to the touch, kinda like 100 grit
> sandpaper. The natural color is black, like charcoal. The wheels are in
> great shape with practically no dings or scratches and appear to be solid
> as a rock structurally.
>
> I would like to know two things: what type of maintenance/cleaning is
> required for this type of wheel and, can the surface be painted? If it can
> be painted, what would be the preparation for paint? Will the paint "stick"
> or come off over time?
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Daniel Thompson
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