Magnesium has to checked via X-ray. It's porous, and hence can corrode and
crack internally without external evidence.
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>I believe that this question has been discussed before so I apologize for
>not taking notes at that time.
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>I have just purchased a set of period (60's) magnesium wheels for my Bugeye
>Sprite. They are a very handsome design and are in excellent condition. My
>question concerns the finish on these wheels. They are what appears to be
>raw magnesium, the surface is rough to the touch, kinda like 100 grit
>sandpaper. The natural color is black, like charcoal. The wheels are in
>great shape with practically no dings or scratches and appear to be solid
>as a rock structurally.
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>I would like to know two things: what type of maintenance/cleaning is
>required for this type of wheel and, can the surface be painted? If it can
>be painted, what would be the preparation for paint? Will the paint "stick"
>or come off over time?
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>Thanks in advance,
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>Daniel Thompson
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