[alfa] Re: Magnesium Wheels

[Mark Denovich <mark@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

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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