What is the best way to preserve hubcaps? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**chev-obsession** · 08-07-2021, 05:36 PM

I bought these hub caps and they have some rust issues on the back sides. I want the fronts to stay the way they are as they fit the rest of the trucks patina nicely. There is a small spot on one of the caps where the rust is starting to flake off.

I don’t think I want to media blasted them, then I thought vinegar but that might eat through the caps which I don’t want either. Any other idea that you guys would have? Something maybe non invasive? What do you guys do to stop the rust of your hub caps?

**Steeveedee** · 08-07-2021, 06:32 PM

I'd use Evapo-Rust.

**dagnabbitt** · 08-07-2021, 08:38 PM

I soaked a set in POR 15's rust remover. Worked well on the rust and did not damage any existing paint.

Still haven't decided how to seal them and keep them from rusting more but was happy with the results.

If you go with a similar (chemical) treatment, just gently scrub the scaled rust away in between applications and keeping soaking until you are happy.

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Willys_MB · 08-07-2021, 09:11 PM

I use vinegar. It doesn’t eat off paint and only eats the rust. Follow up with a soak in a baking soda and water solution and it neutralizes it. Then you can hit them with a primer and paint to preserve. Super cheap, super easy, super effective

**special-K** · 08-08-2021, 02:37 PM

I'd spray Permatex rust treatment on or even just a spray lube. I never saw a greasy oily backside rust

**chev-obsession** · 08-09-2021, 01:16 AM

Thank you all for the suggestions. I will post results here

mikelom · 08-09-2021, 02:14 AM

I have used por15 with success.

08-07-2021, 05:36 PM	#1
chev-obsession Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: kennewick, WA Posts: 1,513	What is the best way to preserve hubcaps? I bought these hub caps and they have some rust issues on the back sides. I want the fronts to stay the way they are as they fit the rest of the trucks patina nicely. There is a small spot on one of the caps where the rust is starting to flake off. I don’t think I want to media blasted them, then I thought vinegar but that might eat through the caps which I don’t want either. Any other idea that you guys would have? Something maybe non invasive? What do you guys do to stop the rust of your hub caps? Attached Images __________________ 1965 c/10 swb 1969 c/10 lwb

08-07-2021, 06:32 PM	#2
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,724	Re: What is the best way to preserve hubcaps? I'd use Evapo-Rust. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

08-07-2021, 08:38 PM	#3
dagnabbitt Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 1,453	Re: What is the best way to preserve hubcaps? I soaked a set in POR 15's rust remover. Worked well on the rust and did not damage any existing paint. Still haven't decided how to seal them and keep them from rusting more but was happy with the results. If you go with a similar (chemical) treatment, just gently scrub the scaled rust away in between applications and keeping soaking until you are happy. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=823571 __________________ DAVE Edmonton, Alberta 1959 Apache 1967 K20 1968 C20 1970 C10 1972 GMC 2500 1981 C10

08-07-2021, 09:11 PM	#4
Willys_MB Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 856	Re: What is the best way to preserve hubcaps? I use vinegar. It doesn’t eat off paint and only eats the rust. Follow up with a soak in a baking soda and water solution and it neutralizes it. Then you can hit them with a primer and paint to preserve. Super cheap, super easy, super effective __________________ 1968 GMC C2500 Long Bed Fleetside

08-08-2021, 02:37 PM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: What is the best way to preserve hubcaps? I'd spray Permatex rust treatment on or even just a spray lube. I never saw a greasy oily backside rust __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 08-09-2021 at 05:47 AM.

08-09-2021, 01:16 AM	#6
chev-obsession Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: kennewick, WA Posts: 1,513	Re: What is the best way to preserve hubcaps? Thank you all for the suggestions. I will post results here __________________ 1965 c/10 swb 1969 c/10 lwb

08-09-2021, 02:14 AM	#7
mikelom Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: GA Posts: 104	Re: What is the best way to preserve hubcaps? I have used por15 with success.

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