08-06-2019, 08:13 PM | #1 |
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Rust on brake calipers and wheel balancing weights
So I've done my research and I believe it's because I've used Iron-X on them which has caused them to rust?
I live in Melbourne, Australia, so there's no snow or heavy rain. Always garaged. I'm guessing I can get the wheel balancing weights replaced, but how about the brake calipers? I don't want to paint them. |
08-06-2019, 09:52 PM | #2 |
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Calipers are made of cast iron, cast iron rusts. These are mine after three years, before and after I painted them:
The weights are probably lead, which doesn't rust, so you must have stained them with the Iron-X. |
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08-07-2019, 06:22 PM | #3 | |
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They’re mostly plated steel, and always rust. That said, I don’t know what the genuine BMW weights are made from. My 2018 F31 has the factory weights, and they’re still as fresh as the day I collected it from the dealer. |
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08-07-2019, 10:46 PM | #6 | |
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If you want to get rid of the rust on calipers and rotor hats paint them right on the car with G2 Caliper Paint, a two part epoxy-like heat resistant paint that you brush on right on the car and it levels out to look sprayed on. See G2USA. Stuff is amazing! |
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08-07-2019, 11:09 PM | #7 |
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Unfortunately both those items aren't available in Australia!
Update: Just went and sprayed a bit of Poorboys Spray & Rinse on the balancers, and justed a toothbrush to aggravate it. The rust came off! Now to tackle the calipers. Last edited by Monkeyboxers; 08-07-2019 at 11:39 PM.. |
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08-07-2019, 11:49 PM | #8 |
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I recall seeing something on the G2USA website that said they can ship internationally as long as they remove the can of brake cleaner from their kit, which is available anywhere.
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08-09-2019, 02:41 PM | #9 | |
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I painted my callipers and rotor hats with E-Tech brush on caliper paint. It's a single part system so no mixing and looks sprayed on.[IMG][/IMG] That was with just the hats painted, I did the callipers the following week when I changed out my pads |
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08-31-2019, 07:26 PM | #10 |
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I believe it's because I've used Iron-X on them which has caused them to rust?
I believe you are correct. Use P21S wheel cleaner gel. Best stuff on the market and is far better for wheels than any of those iron removers |
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