I would do what I did, crack check them regularly, either clear finish or just
enough paint to get color on them.
Dress out any minor cracks and watch them closely; it's not likely that you'll
have a sudden catastrophic failure.
Glen
-----Original Message-----
From: Brad Eells via Fot <fot at autox.team.net>
To: fot <fot at autox.team.net>
Sent: Wed, May 9, 2018 1:47 am
Subject: [Fot] The Magic of Magnesium - Wheels that is...
To use, or not to use...that is the question...
Amici,
My Spitfire came with a set of original magnesium Minilite wheels. 13x6.5 I
believe.
They have the remains of silver paint on them along with some expected surface
corrosion. I understand that original Minilites came painted from the factory.
I have perused the internet and found comments ranging from "dangerous, do not
use" to "I've been racing mine for 50 years with no troubles".
I turn to this group for advice. What would FOT do?
I personally would like to use them. I have found much information on restoring
them with paint and powder coat after a crack test. Some leave them natural
with a coating of a substance called 'Gibbs Brand'.
I would like to repaint or powder coat in silver as original.
Here's a fun picture with a set of Toyo R888's that I picked up over the
weekend at Buttonwillow and the original Goodyear Sports Car Specials that were
on the car. There's about a 25% difference in tread width!
Yes, I would love some opinions...tell me I'm nuts or I'm not...fire away!
?
?
Thanks,
Brad
Brad Eells
Chino CA
#35 DP 1962 Triumph TR4
#72 FP 1969 Triumph Spitfire Mk3
1965 Triumph TR4A IRS...for the road!
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