Good way to protect cheap bicycle wheels from rust? (Painting not an option)?

Question

The only painting available to me is rattle can paint. This is not an option, because (I know from experience) over a short period of time, application of the brake will rub the paint off. Powder coating is too expensive, and I will never have a disc brake. Is there something I can spray on the wheels (besides paint) which will protect them from rust without adversely affecting braking, or damaging my brake pads? (I keep bike in garage when not in use, but I still have to worry about the humidity.)

Answer 1

I had a cheep Huffy I used for riding on the beach, after every ride I would hose off the bike then use WD40 and lightly mist the rims and chain & sprokets, brakes. It didn't affect braking just had to ride the brake for a few seconds the next time out and then they worked fine.

Answer 2

The corrosion warranty only refers to the vehicle's body and even then there are always provisos', usually that the paintwork needs to be inspected yearly by a BMW dealer. These warranties often only cover rust actually holing a panel. If the bubbling which as you say is hardly noticeable unless you are close worries you why not have the wheels sand blasted and powder coated? Costs about 40 quid a wheel.

Answer 3

Unfortunately, there is not much you can do to these wheels. Has rust been a problem? Generally only the lower end of bicycles these days have steel rims. All others are going to be aluminum which will not rust at all.

Answer 4

Cover the bike and obviously care for it. WD40 could help stop your breaks from destroying the wheeles while not damaging the breaks. If anything, it would be good for them.

Answer 5

Clean and dry the bike, then store it in one of the big storage plastic bags with a tub of dehumidfier chemical in the bag.

Answer 6

Maybe buying a set of aluminum rim set. Rust... begone!