Rust on my rim!!!

[Hi im SHON]

im starting to get rims on my aftermarket rim, its starting to build up, what should i use and how? i would like to avoid scratching my rim and damaging them thanks!

[Jorge Sanchez]

Re: Rust on my rim!!!

Your starting to get rims on your after market wheels? Do you mean water spots? If so what type of wheel do you have. The model name or pictures would help out.

Originally posted by Hi im SHON
im starting to get rims on my aftermarket rim, its starting to build up, what should i use and how? i would like to avoid scratching my rim and damaging them thanks!

[Hi im SHON]

Re: Re: Rust on my rim!!!

Originally posted by Jorge Sanchez
Your starting to get rims on your after market wheels? Do you mean water spots? If so what type of wheel do you have. The model name or pictures would help out.

lol, sorry i left out a word,

im starting to get "rust" on my rims.

(title of thread also)

i have some pictures let me post them.

[Hi im SHON]

its RPM rims
lakeshorewheelandtire.com/custom/rpm-wheels/R505-Black-Machined.shtml
[edited for commercial link;2hotford]

and no its not water marks.

its comming from my rotors, as you can see in the picture its not smooth,

(yes i know im working on fixing it)

[sneek]

are u sure that that is not just brake dust?
try Hot Rims All Wheel Cleaner and give them a god scrub with Versa-Angle Wheel Face Brush

then to keep the brake dust away try waxing your rims when you wax your car

note that the all wheel cleaner will remove the wax on the wheels

[Hi im SHON]

Originally posted by sneek
are u sure that that is not just brake dust?
try Hot Rims All Wheel Cleaner and give them a god scrub with Versa-Angle Wheel Face Brush

then to keep the brake dust away try waxing your rims when you wax your car

note that the all wheel cleaner will remove the wax on the wheels

yes im sure its rust, i tried to brush it off with my hand, it doesnt come off, im sure its rust.

[matt colvin]

Well, clean them with the all wheel cleaner first. Then try applying NXT Metal Polysh. It may take some or most of the rust off. It might it even solve the problem entirely.

[Hi im SHON]

thanks for the fast replies guys, i will give it a shot and i will report back! thanks

[Tom Claessens]

an old claybar that's too dirty to work your finish might actually work here.

If nothing works out, you'll just have to get them coated again and wax them next time to give your rims some form of protection.

[Michael Stoops]

Once you get the rust off (and the claybar idea is a good one) then make sure you keep them well waxed. If in fact this rust is from your rotors then it's being deposited on the rims as opposed to the rims themselves rusting - and that just sounds bad. Anyway, if the rust is basically fallout sticking to the rims, a good coat of wax will make them easier to clean. Regular cleaning will help also.

Sorry, I just can't see that amount of rust dust happening in a couple of days. If you know your rotors are being this mean to your wheels, you need to give those wheels a bit more attention!

[paranoid123]

hmmmm.... those rims looks like they should at least be painted/clear coated. I'm surprised that it would show up with some rusting that bad.

Yeah, I'd try what others suggested. Remeber, least agressive first.

I think the least aggressive would be to use all-wheel cleaner agitation with a soft brush.

If that dosen't work then an older claybar and NXT Metal Polysh

[Jorge Sanchez]

It looks like really bad break dust. You might want to consider changes the pads. Try to wash it off ASAP to prevent the dust from bonding to the finish. I don't think its rust the wheels look clear coated and clear coat does rust.

I'd recommend using our Hot Rims Multi Piece Wheel Wash instead of the Hot Rims All Wheel Cleaner. The fact that they are aftermarket wheel the Hot Rims All Wheel Cleaner may stain them. I would also use a wheel brush to help clean the wheel a whole lot easier.

[Hi im SHON]

Originally posted by Jorge Sanchez
It looks like really bad break dust. You might want to consider changes the pads. Try to wash it off ASAP to prevent the dust from bonding to the finish. I don't think its rust the wheels look clear coated and clear coat does rust.

I'd recommend using our Hot Rims Multi Piece Wheel Wash instead of the Hot Rims All Wheel Cleaner. The fact that they are aftermarket wheel the Hot Rims All Wheel Cleaner may stain them. I would also use a wheel brush to help clean the wheel a whole lot easier.

no its not brake dust , its rust for sure, im 100% positive. brake dust can easily be brushed off, but this cannot with out hard scrubing, i got some of the rust off, but some parts is a little harder to scrub off, im taking a break from cleaning my rims, cause i have to go to work soon.

[Pete-FWA]

Those rotors appear to have serious grooves in them.

What type of brake pads are you running?

Have you checked pad wear recently?

That's rust and what often causes it that badly in such a short period of time is a cheap semi-metallic pad or a dangerously worn pad grinding material off the brake rotor itself.

[Pete-FWA]

Originally posted by Jorge Sanchez
I don't think its rust the wheels look clear coated and clear coat does rust.

Bare metal particles bonded TO a clear finish WILL rust.

Incidentally, feel around the lower portions of your fenders, just past the wheels. My guess is that, if you don't already, you'll have some issues with the rust bloom there as well.