REVIEW: Hyde's Serum Rustopper

[StangFan25]

I was sent a bottle of Hyde's Serum Rustopper to test out and write a review. As you will see, my rotors were in pretty bad shape, so I was excited to give this product a try!

Product Info:

Hyde’s Serum Rust Stopper, rustopper, anti-rust solution for wheels

Hyde’s Serum Rust Stopper puts an end to a common problem that plagues every detailer and car care enthusiast after a car wash – rusty brake rotors! Through the use of advanced chemistry, Hyde’s Serum Rust Stopper blankets your brake rotors in a protective film that prevents “rust dust” – the initial brake dust on clean wheels that occurs after washing. Application is as simple as spraying on and walking away!

Directions:

1. Ensure wheels are clean and cool to the touch.
2. After cleaning wheel and brake system, rinse thoroughly with water.
3. While brake rotor is still wet, spray Rust Stopper liberally on brake rotor surface in a sweeping motion and allow to dry.
4. Remove any over spray with soft microfiber towel

On to the review!

First, a video, showing the product doing its thing. Wheels were cleaned per directions(washed with Zaino Shampoo, sprayed with DP Wheel Cleaner, used a Daytona Speed Master Jr.), while still wet, HSR was applied and allowed to dry.

For the life of me, I cant get the video to embed, despite following the instructions... so, here's the link..

Hyde's Serum Rustopper - YouTube


Pictures...

Before and after, with a side by side on part of the rotor.

As you can see, pretty bad shape...





I did a side by side for a before and after, after is on the top, before next to it...



The finished shot...



I believe the product did a fairly good job. Did it completely remove all of the rust, no, but I didn't expect it to. Mine were real bad. It did remove quite a bit. I believe I may need one or two more applications to get the desired results. Unfortunately Winter is fast approaching and I don't think I will have another chance until after Winter.

Easy to apply, simply spray on and let dry, wiping any left over product. I didn't notice any strong chemical smells with the product, I have a chemical Sensitivity so I didn't want to try smelling it too long

After applying to all 4 wheels, I still have over half the bottle left, so great value there!

I'd like to follow up on the durability of the product, but as I said, Winter is almost here, and I wont be able to provide fair results.

Thanks to Nick for sending me this product to review, and thank you to Ryan at HydesSerum!

Video and pictures were taken with a Nikon D800 and 24-70mm F2.8 lens. No editing was done to the pictures or video. Only resizing for the images. This is my first review, and I hope it offers some help to those considering Hyde's Serum Rustopper!

Questions and comments welcomed!

[allenk4]

The product is not designed to remove rust.

It is designed to prevent it.

[goodinblack]

X2 ^^^^

Designed to limit "flash rust"....... that comes immediately after washing.

I will use mine hopefully tomorrow....... weather has been bad here and I been busy with work.

Nice pictures though.

[StangFan25]

I am fully aware it prevents rusting/dusting, this is why i said i wish i could follow up on the durability....

There is a note in the product description that says if you have been sitting a while and already have rusting, to use the product 2 or 3 times to help cure the current rust. This is why i commented about the removing power of the product.

Thanks for commenting though.

[BlackHawk]

u used almost half a bottle? Jeez that seems a little much....

[StangFan25]

u used almost half a bottle? Jeez that seems a little much....

Ugh...really?

Taken from product page...

" First, make sure the brake rotor has been thoroughly cleaned. Before it has time to dry, spray an ample amount of Hyde’s Serum Rust Stopper directly onto the rotor. "

From my understanding of the English language, the word ample means "more than enough"....

" adjective
1.
enough or more than enough; plentiful.
"there is ample time for discussion"
synonyms:enough, plenty of, more than enough, enough and to spare"

Unfortunately this appears to be causing too many issues, i will PM a forum mod and request this be removed. Until then, feel free to pick it apart.

First and last review.

[BeachZone]

I'm confused...

-Beach

[BlackHawk]

Ugh...really?

Taken from product page...

" First, make sure the brake rotor has been thoroughly cleaned. Before it has time to dry, spray an ample amount of Hyde’s Serum Rust Stopper directly onto the rotor. "

From my understanding of the English language, the word ample means "more than enough"....

" adjective
1.
enough or more than enough; plentiful.
"there is ample time for discussion"
synonyms:enough, plenty of, more than enough, enough and to spare"

Unfortunately this appears to be causing too many issues, i will PM a forum mod and request this be removed. Until then, feel free to pick it apart.

First and last review.

I wasnt aware of that. It just seems like the product itself is not too great if thats the case. I mean i wash my car once a week so me using a whole bottle every 2 or 3 washes would come out kinda pricey in the end. Not saying your review is bad though, heck it sure taught me somethin i didnt know.

[goodinblack]

[goodinblack]

Hey stang....

Paint your rotors with high temp caliper paint.

Its what I did.

Look at the rotor hub hat

Sprayed mine with vht