Inventive and resourceful for sure. But, I wonder how much of that rim corrosion is from being parked outside... forever.
I always cringe at the way some people take care of their machines. I guess that started when I got my first machine, one that had spent ten years of its life outdoors in the northeast. Spending a little more time and effort taking care of your stuff means you spend less time doing unneeded remedial repairs. Call me silly...