How much rust inside the rim is ok?

Trey · Sep 12, 2013

These are from a 1969 bicycle I'm getting in operating condition for a fella. He wants all the patina he can keep. Can I brush these out, install new rim liners and be ok?

Thanks for any help, I'm really unsure.

maniac57 · Sep 12, 2013

Wire brush it clean and seal it with clearcoat to preserve the "patina"
Hidden areas anyway, right? Should not matter how it looks. The electrical stuff will need to be cleaned to work again probably.

Trey · Sep 12, 2013

LOL! You said it man! I thought that second pic was of the rim too, until I read your post. I'm seriously considering an aftermarket light with internal batteries, if I can find one that looks original-ish.
I'll use the rims- thanks!

bairdco · Sep 13, 2013

as long as the rust isn't eating away at the sides you should be ok with a good steel brushing.

i had an old crusty rim blow apart in my face when i aired up the tire, but it was far worse than yours.

fatdaddy · Sep 13, 2013

SORRY, I would't trust it . WOULD you let your sister ride it? or ANYONE YOU really love, NOT ME bro. Rims are way too important. When a rim fails it's an EPIC failure. I would at least take it apart and inspect the spoke holes for rusted out metal. BUT, IT'S YOUR BIKE BUILD IT YOUR WAY.

Trey · Sep 14, 2013

Yeah fatdaddy, I do intend to take it completely apart, clean/ inspect, true and mount, if it's good to go. This bicycle will not have an engine.

Trey · Sep 21, 2013

No go. I have ordered replacement rims.

Thanks all!

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