As some of you might recall, I picked up a GS150 last summer. I've gotten around to replacing the old, dry tires and tubes. I'm starting with the front, and while its off, I'd like to refresh the rims. There was/is some light surface rust on the inside of the rim where it meets the bead of the tire, but nothing so awful that kept me from removing it from the tire.
Having not done this sort of project before, can anyone get me started in the right direction? I'd like to DIY as much as possible, so I guess I need to know:
-how to best remove rust and old paint? Media blast or wire brush + elbow grease? Paint thinner?
- primer + paint - any variety or shade that is the "go to" for silver Vespa wheels?
- nuts and washers: reuse or replace?
Thanks in advance...