Is there any way to minimize our rotor rust dust after washing? My wheels are black...the rotor rust dust looks terrible on the inside of my wheels. I'm starting to think, my only option is to remove the wheels - and wash / dry as a separate detailing exercise. What a PITA. Secondly, has anybody found a wheel spray wash that actually works as a quick solution? Thanks in advance!
Rotor rust...just after washing.
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Drive it.
I agree that driving it, even for a short trip around the block while braking a bit, solves the rust issue.
For cleaning, I've had good luck with Adam's products including Wheel Cleaner and Tire & Rubber Cleaner.
For cleaning, I've had good luck with Adam's products including Wheel Cleaner and Tire & Rubber Cleaner.
There’s a spray I use and work’s well. For the life of me I can’t remember it. When I get home tonight I will take a picture an post. I have black wheels too and I love the stuff. Give me until 6pm pst.
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I rarely get my 'toy' cars wet, but when I do, I dry them off and then drive them a little bit. Rotors are bare metal (as we all know) and will rust VERY quickly.
An idea I have if you don't want to drive is to try some high pressure air and blast the water droplets off the rotors, that might work. There are some air nozzles that have long tips (I have one) and that nozzle would work perfectly for reaching in between the spokes.
An idea I have if you don't want to drive is to try some high pressure air and blast the water droplets off the rotors, that might work. There are some air nozzles that have long tips (I have one) and that nozzle would work perfectly for reaching in between the spokes.
As others have stated, drive the car. A simple drive around the block and a few brake stops should go a long way. Don't need to kill your brakes, but get some pressure in there. As far as a "quick solution" it depends on what you are after. Are you looking for a premixed ready to go solution that you spray on while to clean it while you are cleaning your car? If so I love shine supply cool guy wheel cleaner with the EZ detailer brush.
I never let mine set long enough to rust!
That is exactly what I do. Works great. What you DON'T want to do is to get them wet and leave them wet to dry. I also have a Milwaukee cordless blower that I use to dry my car. I use the blower to blow away most of the water left on the rotor and brake assemblies. Then after the car is all dry, I do a quick ride around the block.
Hyde's as shown above. Works very well. I used it on almost every vehicle I do...
Pain in the... but I never get my wheels wet by using wheel covers I bought online. Simply throw them over your tires and move the two adjoining metal pieces together behind the tire if needed, and the wheel and tire won't get wet. Or the expensive way out, buy some rotors that don't rust like most slotted/ceramic ones available.
how long are you waiting until you drive it?
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