I've used CRC 5-56 rather than WD40, which doesn't have a rust preventative, on hoops and lugs with 0000 steel wool. There will be arguments against this, but it has worked very well for me. But always slow and steady! Nothing to be rushed.

I think the big agreement across the forum though is never use a Dremel with a wire brush for removing rust on chrome!!

Just my:2Cents:

I use the green rouge for nickel on the buffing wheel. Also, a tumbler.

I would love a recommendation for 1 and preferred media.

Thanks

My tool for polishing lugs on the wheel.

The handle. BD T-rod.

Oh wow that one flew in the neighbors back yard....

.....after it hit the concrete....

I think I have even more to polish out now.

Coarse walnut shells

Rust can Be removed or stopped it's progression from rims, claws and any metal object. WD40 is a lucubration Not a rust remover. One of the best ways to stop rust from returning to rims Claw and Lugs is first dip it in a solution such as CLR or any rust remover for a day or two. Next once you remove rust from the item use a steel wool or wire brush and go through the item throughly removing edges and loose chrome that may linger around, then spray lacquer on the item This will stop any rust from returning till ready to re chrome or paint parts. Here in this link you can see photos of my method as I bring these drum back to life before and after photos of claws and tension rods and other parts as I work on them. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10208403046944551.1073741871.1557114875&type=3

Someone recently tried to tell me that WD40 breaks down into water and will cause rust on everything you use it on.......They also stated its what happens after it sits for 10 years. MMhmm....

Just thought that little gem might be appreciated here.

Very true ! Makes it worst

Agree course ground walnut shells. For lug screws and inserts I like fine ground can be hard to find. Easier to clean the medium from the slots and threads. Walnut shells do leave a layer of oil. A micro-fiber towel wipe with 99% Iso alcohol gets that off. Polish and wax good to go.

Which tumbler is up to you. Vibrating not the old rolling drum type. I have an old spendy unit that is for polishing gem stones. Small container size but very gentle.

Picked up a Harbour Freight 8lb. for larger bits. Coupon it was like $60. Very aggressive and noisy as hell. The lid/gasket must be tight or dust everywhere. Batch of bass T-rods locked in one spot a rubbed a hole through the crappy plastic tub. Duck tape on the outside mended that. Have to check on it quite a bit. Suspect it will rattle itself into several bits. Three year replacement free.

WD-40 is very busy letting dust adhere before it breaks down :-)

Creighton