Subject: Looks to me like typical aluminum corrosion Author: bosoxfan (moderator) : member since March, 2005 : 541 posts Posted on: 2007-09-02 21:34:38

Good picture, and it looks like it is corrosion. I lived in Buffalo and know salt! It probably ate through the clear. You could pay someone to refinish or spend some time wetsanding and then clearing yourself.

Is it on the spokes as well?

Gary

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  • Looks to me like typical aluminum corrosion - bosoxfan 2007-09-02 21:34:38 (245 views)
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      • I'll send you some info here in a day or two... (nt) - bosoxfan 2007-09-11 21:39:54 (220 views)
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          • Re: Thanks! - I'd appreciate any help and info! - bosoxfan 2007-10-03 21:18:04 (167 views)