Rust on OEM Wheels!?

PatJags156 · 08-09-2010, 10:47 AM

While I was washing the Z I noticed that on the inside of my rims, where the wheel meets the rotor, aka the wheel hub, it had rust on it.
How do I get rid of this?
Also, how do I clean the inside lip of the wheel? It is exteremly dirty, almost black!

Sonax is good I've read on other posts but i couldnt find anything to get rid of rust. Any help would be great.

Thanks in advance!

Huz-Z · 08-09-2010, 01:16 PM

I have the same thing on my rear hubs. I asked my service advisor about it and his response was that the hubs are cast iron and you will get surface rust on them. At the same time, they will never rust out. He also said that if you are living anywhere near the ocean, this is just a fact of life with a Z4.

I suppose you could take the wheel off, sand away the surface rust and carefully repaint the hub. But in all likelihood, you could end up needing to do that every 6 to 12 months.

dekaliber · 08-09-2010, 01:27 PM

There's a product called the Ace Powerstick that you attach onto a drill for brushing the inside of your wheels:

Huz-Z · 08-09-2010, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dekaliber

There's a product called the Ace Powerstick that you attach onto a drill for brushing the inside of your wheels:

9 out of 10 dentists recommend it.

PatJags156 · 08-09-2010, 02:04 PM

I'm guessing just use alot of Sonax on the inside of the rim and scrub really hard.

As for the rust, I could wire brush it off and possibly re-spray it with a protective paint? One that wont't rust perhaps?

a_riddler · 08-09-2010, 03:50 PM

Just cleaned my rusted wheel hubs off. Had to pull a tire for a flat. The wheel was rusted to the hub. Soaked it in WD40, kicked it from the back, came off. I then took a wire brush attachment for a cordless drill and cleaned off all the hubs. I coated the hubs with anti-seize compound before putting the rims back on.

PatJags156 · 08-09-2010, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by a_riddler

Just cleaned my rusted wheel hubs off. Had to pull a tire for a flat. The wheel was rusted to the hub. Soaked it in WD40, kicked it from the back, came off. I then took a wire brush attachment for a cordless drill and cleaned off all the hubs. I coated the hubs with anti-seize compound before putting the rims back on.

I saw that turner motorsport was selling a product like what you described, it had a wire brush and anti-seize compound packaged togther.

My question is, did coating the hubs with that compound stop the rust from reforming?

RBull · 08-19-2010, 07:52 PM

I'm on the east coast and use a copper anti seize compound on hubs, wheel nuts/studs. Yes it does work.

08-09-2010, 10:47 AM	#1
PatJags156 Second Lieutenant 28 Rep 263 Posts Drives: 335i Convertible Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	Rust on OEM Wheels!? - How do i remove this? While I was washing the Z I noticed that on the inside of my rims, where the wheel meets the rotor, aka the wheel hub, it had rust on it. How do I get rid of this? Also, how do I clean the inside lip of the wheel? It is exteremly dirty, almost black! Sonax is good I've read on other posts but i couldnt find anything to get rid of rust. Any help would be great. Thanks in advance!
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

08-09-2010, 01:16 PM	#2
Huz-Z Brigadier General 846 Rep 4,057 Posts Drives: Z4 3.0si, 328 XDrive, X5 35i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	I have the same thing on my rear hubs. I asked my service advisor about it and his response was that the hubs are cast iron and you will get surface rust on them. At the same time, they will never rust out. He also said that if you are living anywhere near the ocean, this is just a fact of life with a Z4. I suppose you could take the wheel off, sand away the surface rust and carefully repaint the hub. But in all likelihood, you could end up needing to do that every 6 to 12 months. __________________ Huz-Z BMW Z4 3.0si Roadster. Montego Blue Metallic. Premium and Sport Package.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-09-2010, 01:27 PM	#3
dekaliber Major 74 Rep 1,143 Posts Drives: '07 Z4MC, '11 JCW, '18 Z06 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	There's a product called the Ace Powerstick that you attach onto a drill for brushing the inside of your wheels:
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-09-2010, 02:04 PM	#5
PatJags156 Second Lieutenant 28 Rep 263 Posts Drives: 335i Convertible Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	I'm guessing just use alot of Sonax on the inside of the rim and scrub really hard. As for the rust, I could wire brush it off and possibly re-spray it with a protective paint? One that wont't rust perhaps?
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-09-2010, 03:50 PM	#6
a_riddler Bimmer Noob 30 Rep 566 Posts Drives: 08 Z4MC;08 MBZ E350 4Matic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (6)	Just cleaned my rusted wheel hubs off. Had to pull a tire for a flat. The wheel was rusted to the hub. Soaked it in WD40, kicked it from the back, came off. I then took a wire brush attachment for a cordless drill and cleaned off all the hubs. I coated the hubs with anti-seize compound before putting the rims back on. __________________ 08 Z4MC /// DKF Exhaust, Stoptech 6/4 BBK, TCK Coilovers, Strong-Strut, Apex EC-7's, APR Splitter/Wing, AFE Intake, Underdrive pulleys, AS SSK, Jaffster, UUC Tranny Mounts, Matte Grill, RPI Scoop, CF Badges
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-19-2010, 07:52 PM	#8
RBull Captain 12 Rep 725 Posts Drives: 2007 M Coupe Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Nova Scotia iTrader: (0)	I'm on the east coast and use a copper anti seize compound on hubs, wheel nuts/studs. Yes it does work.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search