Help! I can't get the rust off one rim

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Car was driven for a couple weeks with one brake pad backing grinding against the rotor. Now i can't get the rust off. It Just laughed at wheel cleaner.

Is it hopeless?

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This sounds crazy but go to walmart or autozone and pick up turtle wax chrome polish and rust remover. Its some pretty great stuff.
 
What have you tried so far? Have you tried something that attacks iron particles such as Iron X?
 
The strongest you could try would be naval jelly. I've used it to clean rusty wrenches, and it works as advertised.
 
expdetailing said:
The strongest you could try would be naval jelly. I've used it to clean rusty wrenches, and it works as advertised.
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Great Advice, Except......

Naval Jelly is NOT recommended for use on the following materials:

•Aluminum

•Chrome

•Fiberglass

•Cement

•Marble

•Plastic



Come On Man!
 
I use Super Iron Out in the RTU container from Lowes. I contacted Summit Brands before use and they said it would be safe on my Jeep and BMW wheels and it was; removed the rust with very slight brush agitation and the rust was on a long time, tried about every APC prior.

Wear safety glasses and gloves and don't breathe it in, smells like the devil is inside.

Unaware of effects on chrome. Best to call their tech line for your situation.
 
I would have thought this was fairly common and pros would have experience. Am I the only idiot to drive around with a grinding brake due to temps being too cold to do a brake job? I did try searching old posts but all I turned up were questions about keeping rotors from rusting.
 
Try naval jelly on a small portion of the rim. What do you have to lose at this point?
 
What kind metal is it? Chrome? Polished aluminium? Does it have a clear coat? (willing to bet not)

Before I started throwing products at it, I'd figure out what I'm working with first.
 
If the rust is simply accumulated grindings from the brake system that have settled on the wheels, it should be removed with Iron-X Paste

If there are stains that remain after removal of the rusted coating, use a chrome polish

Test all proposed methods on an inconspicuous section
 
Is Iron X paste strong enough to remove a thick build up? There's so much I can scratch it.
The only application I've read about was removing invisible particles from paint.
 
guy48065 said:
Is Iron X paste strong enough to remove a thick build up? There's so much I can scratch it.
The only application I've read about was removing invisible particles from paint.
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It may not be strong enough, but worth a try

Apply, dwell, agitate, rinse thoroughly


Have you been able to get even a small section clean?
 
I've only tried acid-based wheel cleaner and high pressure wash. Barely made a dent.
These are chromed alloy with what looks to be argent-painted inner surfaces and are found on 01-03 Sevilles and a few other models. Being factory rims I'm assuming they are clear - coated.
 
allenk4 said:
Great Advice, Except......

Naval Jelly is NOT recommended for use on the following materials:

•Aluminum

•Chrome

•Fiberglass

•Cement

•Marble

•Plastic



Come On Man!
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You're also not supposed to point a can of coke at your eye while opening. I'd say there's nothing to lose at this point.
 
Today I was sitting in a waiting room with time to kill so I did some internet searching. These wheels aren't as rare as I thought and I found several wholesalers that had nice originals for under $100. That makes me feel better about trying something that might ruin the wheel.
 
NAVAL JELLY only eats as long as you let it to. it needs dwell time, so dont be affraid to experiment somwhere incomspicuous
 
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