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[alfa] Re: Magnesium Wheels



Robert S. Wilkinson wrote:

> Of greater concern is that Mg oxidizes readily. My 74 turbina spare wheel
> was sitting partially under water in a car (before I bought it used). The
> bead over a few inches is rotted away--I must use a tube in it.


This isn't a problem, it's a feature! Strip your turbinas and they will act as sacrificial anodes for the rest of your car. No more rust! Just mount some new turbinas every so often.

--Mark
--tongue in cheek
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