[AT] Wheel Paint

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I would use a moisture cured urethane under brand names like Chassis Saver or POR-15 (among others). These are much more durable than regular paint and will seal the metal to keep it from rusting. I know Chassis Saver comes in silver and works great on tractor rims. It will even seal up pin holes.  

Todd MarkleSpring Mills, Pa.

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From: Roger Moffat <rogerkiwi at gmail.com>
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Subject: [AT] Wheel Paint

Afternoon All - a tractor question if I may…

I have a Farmall Cub from around 1948/49 with 7.5-24 rear tyres on it. On of them kept going flat so I finally took it apart yesterday - the mid mounted blade on the Cub had just enough downwards pressure to help me break the beads on both sides with some hammering to assist. The tube had several small holes in it, so I have a new tube coming from Amazon.

The rim is also quite rusty, on the bead sealing areas as well as across most of the area where the tube sits, so I’m going to take it to get it sandblasted this afternoon.

What would/should it be painted with  - the part that contacts the tube and tyre bead areas? Just some Rustoleum paint, or something a bit more specialised like Rustoleum Cold Zinc, or ?? Something I can brush on would be best since it’s too cold here in Michigan for any spraying from a can at the moment, I’ll have to lug the rim down into my basement and let it warm up there before painting it I guess.

Thanks

Roger
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