Brake Rotor Rust

[jayshut11]

I'm wondering if there is a way to prevent / minimize brake rotor rust after washing a car. I've heard of a spray that you can apply to the rotors to prevent rusting, but wouldn't that affect braking performance?

I'm aware that the rotors rusting is inevitable, but I've never seen a car's brake rotors rust so much. The problem is that since there is so much of it, once I drive, the clean wheels are entirely covered in rust, basically negating the wash. Could it be because they are relatively new?

After washing, I blow the entire wheel area out with a leaf blower, but I find that often times the rotors have already rusted by the time I start drying the car. So far I've just been wiping the inside of the wheel down with a wet cloth after the first drive to pick up the rust, but that's far from ideal.

Has anyone else had a similar experience with Porsche brake rotors?

[Evan.J]

Well Justin I can't speak for Porsche rotors but I know on the Maserati I just detailed the brakes dust like crazy. The owner had asked me what we could do about it.

The only thing I can say is that I put two coats of DP wheel glaze on them to protect the wheels and make cleaning them much easier. You can use any sealant you would like since most wheel are clear coated. If you wanted to take it a step further you could even opti coat the wheels. You could if you have the tools even remove them clean the wheel face and barrel by using some IronX, the wheel if you want, use the normal process then dry them and go about placing opti coat to the entire wheel.

That would be the best thing you can do. I don't think I would be willing to spray down my rotor with anything just to maybe cut down on dusting your better off sealing the wheel or coating them.

[jayshut11]

Thanks a lot, Evan. I'll definitely go ahead and seal the wheels. No sure why I haven't done that yet.

[JSou]

There's a new product that was just released specifically for this concern. I'm sure AG will pick it up soon.

Don't want to break any rules by posting the product or link.

[jayshut11]

There's a new product that was just released specifically for this concern. I'm sure AG will pick it up soon.

Don't want to break any rules by posting the product or link.

I too have noticed a product on a competitor's site. I also notice it's working its way around some other forums via some vendors.

Hopefully AG picks it up! Shipping isn't cheap elsewhere.

[rjd598]

Looks like a good product. Definitely would want some since I hate spending all that time to perfect my wheels and afterwards they get covered in rust

[mavin]

I am planning on plasti-dipping my wheels as my audi dusts like crazy. I have the stuff just need time to spray em.

[FUNX650]

Rusty car rotor



Bob

[Rsurfer]

Product is called Hyde's Serum Rustopper.

[FUNX650]

Product is called Hyde's Serum Rustopper.

Thanks!!!...

{I forgot that I 'heard' it being mentioned over on one of the Corvette forums...}

It contains: Sodium Nitrite...which has numerous functions, other than being an "anti-corrosive".




Bob