Problem - Brake Rotors turn rust brown after washing

Detailers Domain · 07-18-2013, 07:33 AM

Product Showcase: Hyde's Serum Rustopper - Anti Rust solution for your wheel and braking systems.

How many times have you wondered....how can I stop rust on my brake rotors when I wash or detail my car. Its ugly and messy. We get this question quite often.

I'm happy to announce that we have found a great solution to prevent this from happening during your car wash.

No more having to go back and wipe down your inner wheels after all that hard work.

This is currently is the best solution that we know of to prevent rust from happening to the rotors during your washing and detailing. This is not a permanent solution, the rotors will rust after you drive in the rain or they get wet.

STOP the RUST from ruining your wash and details.

Manufacturer Description:

Rustopper effortlessly prevents rust from forming on your brake rotors after cleaning wheels and braking systems.

Product features:
- Rustopper was designed to prevent “rust dust” – the initial brake dust on clean wheels that occurs after washing.
- Rustopper’s Acid-free, pH-neutral formula will not attack wheel coatings, lug nuts or braking systems.
- Rustopper is safe on all types of steel and alloy wheels (including chrome and polished wheels), anodized finishes and single stage paints.

Directions for Use:

1. After cleaning wheel and braking system, rinse thoroughly with water and let excess water drip for several seconds.

2. From a close distance, apply liberally to brake rotor surface, spraying in a sweeping motion around the rotor face at least two times.

3. The liquid may fizz as it reacts with the iron rotor. Finally, wipe any excess liquid inside wheel.

Precautions:

Protect against frost or freezing. Do not apply in direct sunlight or to hot wheels.

POSSIBLE EYE AND SKIN IRRITANT. Contains Sodium Nitrite. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Use in well ventilated areas. In case of eye contact rinse immediately and thoroughly with water. Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed. Repeated or prolonged exposure may cause irritation of eyes and skin. In case of skin contact, wash with soap and water. KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.

Click here to purchase Hyde's Serum Rustopper.

NORAGRETS · 07-22-2013, 04:24 PM

or you could just drive off and use your brakes a little...the "rust" comes right off. i dont see the point of this product.

HeyMoe53 · 07-22-2013, 10:34 PM

When I get lazy and drive around the block to dry out the wheels after a wash, I've used the brakes enough to get rid of the rust.

I, too, don't see the point of the product.

Pyrat 2 · 07-22-2013, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Twhill19

or you could just drive off and use your brakes a little...the "rust" comes right off. i dont see the point of this product.

+1

bmw1racer · 07-22-2013, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twhill19

or you could just drive off and use your brakes a little...the "rust" comes right off. i dont see the point of this product.

Quote:

Originally Posted by HeelToe

+1

+2.

Detailers Domain · 07-23-2013, 11:19 AM

MZWIE · 07-23-2013, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by bmw1racer

+2.

+3

lastMleft · 07-23-2013, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by DetailersDomain

Product looks like it works well

Detailers Domain · 07-24-2013, 07:58 AM

its a great product that being said its not for everyone. we have found the customer base on this product to be extremely ocd about their wheels and just down right annoyed by rust hitting their wheels after an intense cleaning.

Adam135 · 07-24-2013, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twhill19

or you could just drive off and use your brakes a little...the "rust" comes right off. i dont see the point of this product.

+1 lol. Vendors come up with a product for everything...

Qunadry · 07-26-2013, 07:38 AM

I have always maintained that the best way to treat your wheels is the same as you treat your paint. I understand that the product is designed to be spayed on the rotors, but you most likely would also get some on the wheels. Would you spray this product on your hood?

jmcgraw013 · 07-28-2013, 10:00 AM

Will this product remove rust from the rear center hubs of my rear rotors? If not, is there another product I should consider?

Detailers Domain · 07-28-2013, 11:56 AM

no sorry it will not remove the rust on the rear hubs this is to prevent it from coming up during the wash. Do you have a photo of the rust on the hubs, you may have to pull the wheels and clean them up.

jmcgraw013 · 07-28-2013, 04:17 PM

Here's a photo of the rear rotor hub rust. Any recommendations to correct (other than replacing) are appreciated.

Stohlen · 07-28-2013, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by jmcgraw013

Here's a photo of the rear rotor hub rust. Any recommendations to correct (other than replacing) are appreciated.

Paint.

dcaron9999 · 08-19-2013, 10:12 AM

Did mine (brushed off rust from rotor hubs) with a wire brush that attaches to a standard electric drill). I then sprayed on 3 coats of caliper-specific (heat resistant) clear-cloat spray on the hubs.

Seems to be holding up well after 2 months ... Next time I change my rotors, I will apply clear coat before installing. Less prep work, and risks of overspray ...

07-18-2013, 07:33 AM	#1
Detailers Domain Major General 1990 Rep 6,916 Posts Drives: 20 M2C / 22 X3MC Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (24)	Problem - Brake Rotors turn rust brown after washing - here's the solution Product Showcase: Hyde's Serum Rustopper - Anti Rust solution for your wheel and braking systems. How many times have you wondered....how can I stop rust on my brake rotors when I wash or detail my car. Its ugly and messy. We get this question quite often. I'm happy to announce that we have found a great solution to prevent this from happening during your car wash. No more having to go back and wipe down your inner wheels after all that hard work. This is currently is the best solution that we know of to prevent rust from happening to the rotors during your washing and detailing. This is not a permanent solution, the rotors will rust after you drive in the rain or they get wet. STOP the RUST from ruining your wash and details. Manufacturer Description: Rustopper effortlessly prevents rust from forming on your brake rotors after cleaning wheels and braking systems. Product features: - Rustopper was designed to prevent “rust dust” – the initial brake dust on clean wheels that occurs after washing. - Rustopper’s Acid-free, pH-neutral formula will not attack wheel coatings, lug nuts or braking systems. - Rustopper is safe on all types of steel and alloy wheels (including chrome and polished wheels), anodized finishes and single stage paints. Directions for Use: 1. After cleaning wheel and braking system, rinse thoroughly with water and let excess water drip for several seconds. 2. From a close distance, apply liberally to brake rotor surface, spraying in a sweeping motion around the rotor face at least two times. 3. The liquid may fizz as it reacts with the iron rotor. Finally, wipe any excess liquid inside wheel. Precautions: Protect against frost or freezing. Do not apply in direct sunlight or to hot wheels. POSSIBLE EYE AND SKIN IRRITANT. Contains Sodium Nitrite. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Use in well ventilated areas. In case of eye contact rinse immediately and thoroughly with water. Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed. Repeated or prolonged exposure may cause irritation of eyes and skin. In case of skin contact, wash with soap and water. KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. Click here to purchase Hyde's Serum Rustopper.
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HeyMoe53 Captain 64 Rep 671 Posts Drives: '17 M240 AW/Coral MT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central PA iTrader: (0)	When I get lazy and drive around the block to dry out the wheels after a wash, I've used the brakes enough to get rid of the rust. I, too, don't see the point of the product.
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Detailers Domain Major General 1990 Rep 6,916 Posts Drives: 20 M2C / 22 X3MC Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (24)	its a great product that being said its not for everyone. we have found the customer base on this product to be extremely ocd about their wheels and just down right annoyed by rust hitting their wheels after an intense cleaning.
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Qunadry First Lieutenant 31 Rep 388 Posts Drives: 2012 135i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Northeast iTrader: (0)	I have always maintained that the best way to treat your wheels is the same as you treat your paint. I understand that the product is designed to be spayed on the rotors, but you most likely would also get some on the wheels. Would you spray this product on your hood? Last edited by Qunadry; 07-26-2013 at 07:44 AM..
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jmcgraw013 Private First Class 9 Rep 117 Posts Drives: '11 135i Cv Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Northern Virginia iTrader: (1)	Will this product remove rust from the rear center hubs of my rear rotors? If not, is there another product I should consider? __________________ '11 135i Cabriolet Crimson Red, CPO, Savanna Beige Lthr, High Gloss, Shadowline DCT, Prem Pkg, Sp Pkg, Value Pkg, Sirius, Alarm, CA, 264's
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Detailers Domain Major General 1990 Rep 6,916 Posts Drives: 20 M2C / 22 X3MC Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (24)	no sorry it will not remove the rust on the rear hubs this is to prevent it from coming up during the wash. Do you have a photo of the rust on the hubs, you may have to pull the wheels and clean them up.
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jmcgraw013 Private First Class 9 Rep 117 Posts Drives: '11 135i Cv Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Northern Virginia iTrader: (1)	Here's a photo of the rear rotor hub rust. Any recommendations to correct (other than replacing) are appreciated. Attached Images __________________ '11 135i Cabriolet Crimson Red, CPO, Savanna Beige Lthr, High Gloss, Shadowline DCT, Prem Pkg, Sp Pkg, Value Pkg, Sirius, Alarm, CA, 264's
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dcaron9999 Major 157 Rep 1,409 Posts Drives: 2011 135i M package Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mirabel, Quebec iTrader: (0)	Did mine (brushed off rust from rotor hubs) with a wire brush that attaches to a standard electric drill). I then sprayed on 3 coats of caliper-specific (heat resistant) clear-cloat spray on the hubs. Seems to be holding up well after 2 months ... Next time I change my rotors, I will apply clear coat before installing. Less prep work, and risks of overspray ...
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