Re: [alfa] Re: Refinishing Magnesium Wheels

[TWFAUST@xxxxxxx]

In a message dated 10/9/03 12:17:07 AM Eastern Daylight Time, 
webb.p@domain.elided writes:

> Aren't magnesium wheels prone to leak if not painted or otherwise treated?
> And I think I read something about them being able to catch fire.
> 
> -Peter
> 
> 
> 

Magnesium can be porous, but except for between the beads, I don't see where 
painting will help. Magnesium burns at a rather low temperature. If I remember 
correctly, old photographic flash bulbs and flash powder were magnesium 
composites. I wouldn't worry about wheels bursting into flame at road temperatures.
Tom Faust
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