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. :doh:

 

[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]

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/show-n-shine/59742-rusty-car-rotor.html



Bob

 

[Rsurfer]

Product is called Hyde's Serum Rustopper.

 

[FUNX650]

Product is called Hyde's Serum Rustopper.

Thanks!!!... rops:

{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

 

[jayshut11]

Update:

I just found out that the company who has this product has an exclusive on it for the next year. One of their guys on a Porsche forum told me.

 

[FUNX650]

Update:

I just found out that the company who has this product has an exclusive on it for the next year.

Then...
Even though AGO may not be an immediate re-seller of this product:
It's probably a far less expensive alternative of "slowing-down/stopping-the-rust"...
(that often forms on many freshly-washed rotors)...than these:



:dunno:

Bob

 

[jayshut11]

Then...
Even though AGO may not be an immediate re-seller of this product:
It's probably a far less expensive alternative of "slowing-down/stopping-the-rust"...
(that often forms on many freshly-washed rotors)...than these:



:dunno:

Bob

An excellent point. As much as I love carbon ceramics, I just can't justify them if I'm not tracking the car.

I decided to order this product and give it a try. Unfortunately I won't be posting feedback, but maybe if AG stocks it at some point, I'll have gotten some use out of it and will be able to review it and order from my [preferred] source for detailing supplies. :buffing:

 

[FUNX650]

An excellent point. As much as I love carbon ceramics,
I just can't justify them if I'm not tracking the car.

Will Porsche even warranty them if they're track-driven?

I decided to order this product and give it a try. Unfortunately I won't be posting feedback, but maybe if AG stocks it at some point,
I'll have gotten some use out of it and will be able to review it and order from my [preferred] source for detailing supplies. :buffing:

^^^I appreciate this decision.^^^
(I'm too often guilty of not following these guidelines you've set forth.)


Bob


NOTE:
I wouldn't consider it an affront if you would ever PM me:
Any of your confidential-reviews of "this product".

 

[jayshut11]

NOTE:
I wouldn't consider it an affront if you would ever PM me:
Any of your confidential-reviews of "this product".

Be on the lookout for one soon.

 

[Mike PhillipsMike Phillips is verified member.]

Good to see this all got sorted out....

 

[FUNX650]

Good to see this all got sorted out....

Maybe now it's all sorted out {???

}.......

Kleen Wheels

TO WIT:

Bob

 

[jayshut11]

Maybe now it's all sorted out {???

}.......

TO WIT:

Bob

:laughing:

 

[Ryan@HydesSerum]

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?

To answer your question, the answer is yes, there is a product available that will prevent this flash rust from forming on swept areas of a rotor (rotor face) after washing a vehicle or specifically the wheels and brake assembly.

This product will not affect braking safety or diminish braking performance as it is not an oil-based compound. It also dries without leaving any residue or film on the rotor face, it simply aids in evaporating water while preventing oxidation or the flash rust.

I have found it faster to wash/rinse the wheel and braking assembly and apply this product to the wet rotor face vs. drying it down to prevent rust. The upside was that the wheels are not immediately coated in orange rust dust after I spent a lot of time washing/waxing/sealing my wheels.

 

[Ryan@HydesSerum]

We have officially become a supplier for AutoGeek. Please see our Rustopper product release: Review & How-To: Hyde's Serum Rust Stopper

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/product-reviews/71328-review-how-hyde-s-serum-rust-stopper.html

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?