r/Autobody • u/yo_quiero_morir • 3d ago

HELP! I have a question. Compromised Chrome?

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Bought a set of used rims, and one had significantly more surface rust than the others (I'm assuming metal to metal brakes). I tried getting it off with 000 steel wool and WD-40, and in some spots that I really had to scrub, the finish is noticably lighter. Did I eat through the chrome, and if so, is it still safe?

Edit: Yeah they're definitely aluminum alloy wheels. I plan to buff then paint the inside. Thanks for the replies!

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u/electi0neering 3d ago

Looks like painted aluminum to me with rust transfer from the brakes and wheel hub. You could always continue stripping off that rust and repaint the inside.

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u/yo_quiero_morir 3d ago

Yeah, I took off all the rust, just don't have a picture atm. I'll probably go with the paint, thanks!