What is the best way to store aluminum wheels? - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Jim Jones · 07-27-2006

As some of you may know, I purchased a set of stock 1990 ZR-1 rims a few months ago. I had planned to get them completely refinished to take out the curb scars on them. However, due to forces beyond my control, that project as well as most others are going to be out the window for the next year or so. I just want to make sure I store the wheels properly so that when I can get them done they won't be pitted or anything else.

Thanks in advance for your help/suggestions!

Jim

rkreigh · 07-27-2006

put some of those moisture abosorbtion bags and put em a trash bag and stack em. throw em up in the attic and they'll be fine.

We Gone · 07-27-2006

You may also want to put good coat of past wax on them...

tomtom72 · 07-27-2006

I still have my 90 salad shooters and all I did was wash them real well and then did AIO x2 followed by luster seal followed by some Megs Q/D. I didn't use the plastic bag because mine are in a dry place where the temps don't vary much. I think the clear coat & some cleaning & some polymer protection is the safe route. I would think that if they came in boxes, use them for storage. JMHO.

Mine still have the OE rubber on them so boxes are a bit cumbersome.

Tom

Jim Jones · 07-27-2006

Thanks for the help. I'm hoping they won't have to be in storage too long.

Jim

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Jim Jones Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: I'm in a constant state of euphoria in the Z! Posts: 237	What is the best way to store aluminum wheels? As some of you may know, I purchased a set of stock 1990 ZR-1 rims a few months ago. I had planned to get them completely refinished to take out the curb scars on them. However, due to forces beyond my control, that project as well as most others are going to be out the window for the next year or so. I just want to make sure I store the wheels properly so that when I can get them done they won't be pitted or anything else. Thanks in advance for your help/suggestions! Jim __________________ Life's too short to be unhappy! [IMG]http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y128/koolaid117/Montage.gif[/IMG]

07-27-2006	#2
rkreigh Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Alex VA Posts: 1,087	Re: What is the best way to store aluminum wheels? put some of those moisture abosorbtion bags and put em a trash bag and stack em. throw em up in the attic and they'll be fine. __________________ 95 390 LPE ZR1 (505 rwhp) LSV = Lingenfelter Super Vette Twin Turbo 2003 Z06 (800 RWHP)

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We Gone Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: ATL. GA. Posts: 2,170	Re: What is the best way to store aluminum wheels? You may also want to put good coat of past wax on them... __________________ Steve 1990 Steel Blue/Black #2355 1990 Red/Red #1473 1991 Quasar /Black #118 Sold 1991 Turquoise/Black #766 Parted Out 1993 Yellow/White #179 Sold 1990 Black/Gray #1361 Headers/4:10s Sold

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tomtom72 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jacksonville, FL USA Posts: 4,645	Re: What is the best way to store aluminum wheels? I still have my 90 salad shooters and all I did was wash them real well and then did AIO x2 followed by luster seal followed by some Megs Q/D. I didn't use the plastic bag because mine are in a dry place where the temps don't vary much. I think the clear coat & some cleaning & some polymer protection is the safe route. I would think that if they came in boxes, use them for storage. JMHO. Mine still have the OE rubber on them so boxes are a bit cumbersome. Tom __________________ 1990 ZR-1, Black/grey, #2233, stock. ZR-1 Net Reg Founding Member #316 & NCM member

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Jim Jones Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: I'm in a constant state of euphoria in the Z! Posts: 237	Re: What is the best way to store aluminum wheels? Thanks for the help. I'm hoping they won't have to be in storage too long. Jim __________________ Life's too short to be unhappy! [IMG]http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y128/koolaid117/Montage.gif[/IMG]