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jesse454545 · 06-28-2015, 05:45 PM

Does anyone know the best way to remove rust stains from painted rims? I have some rust stains from the rotors and want to know of a way that wont ruin the paint. Thanks in advance.

nyrfan · 06-28-2015, 07:42 PM

Clay bar.

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WiSSDiver · 06-28-2015, 08:32 PM

Wash with soap and water using a boars hair or whoolie (soft) brush, inspect. If it's surface rust you could do additional damage to the painted surface if you go right to clay.

Hey NYRfan!

BeastMode · 07-02-2015, 11:19 AM

I would wash with a brush and clay bar, clay bar works some serious miracles with getting stuff off sometimes.

Another recommendation I have seen online is a ball of tinfoil with an all purpose cleaner, I would do a clay bar before resorting to that though to avoid risk of scratching up the wheel.

nyrfan · 07-02-2015, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by WiSSDiver

Wash with soap and water using a boars hair or whoolie (soft) brush, inspect. If it's surface rust you could do additional damage to the painted surface if you go right to clay.

Hey NYRfan!

Good points

. I guess I did not mentioned washing 1st as I just assumed that was a given to most people.

WiSSDiver · 07-02-2015, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by nyrfan

Good points

. I guess I did not mentioned washing 1st as I just assumed that was a given to most people.

102SS · 07-02-2015, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by jesse454545

Does anyone know the best way to remove rust stains from painted rims? I have some rust stains from the rotors and want to know of a way that wont ruin the paint. Thanks in advance.

I got that crap too.

Mostly on the inner half of the fronts,I have black Dalars and it really shows..

I guess I need to jack her up and start scrubbing the power washer didn't touch it.

Joe M 2012 2SS · 07-02-2015, 09:54 PM

When you say painted, I'm assuming you have factory clear coated wheels?

Distilled white vinegar dissolves rust and is safe on your clear coat. It's only mildly acidic. I'd wear gloves unless you like the smell of vinegar on your hands.

You want to saturate the area as much as possible with it. I use cotton balls soaked in it and just hold it on the surface for about a minute. Using a separate towel gently wipe residue away. Depending on how long it's been on the surface it may take a second application.

Once it's removed, clay the entire face of the wheel, then apply a good paint sealant. If you don't have sealant but have wax, use the wax, the wax will have less durability so will need to be applied more often.

06-28-2015, 05:45 PM	#1
jesse454545 Drives: 2011 CAMARO 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: SAN DIEGO & TEXAS Posts: 345	removing rust stains from painted wheels Does anyone know the best way to remove rust stains from painted rims? I have some rust stains from the rotors and want to know of a way that wont ruin the paint. Thanks in advance.

06-28-2015, 07:42 PM	#2
nyrfan Let's go Rangers! Drives: 13' AGM 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 10,742 View My Garage	Clay bar. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Soprano 4/1/00-6/14/11, Gone but NEVER forgotten! FSP tuned: 377/389

06-28-2015, 08:32 PM	#3
WiSSDiver Drives: 1968 Coupe, 2010 2SS, 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: WIsconsin Posts: 1,252 View My Garage	Wash with soap and water using a boars hair or whoolie (soft) brush, inspect. If it's surface rust you could do additional damage to the painted surface if you go right to clay. Hey NYRfan! __________________

07-02-2015, 11:19 AM	#4
BeastMode Drives: 2011 SGM 1SS/RS M6 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: New England Posts: 255	I would wash with a brush and clay bar, clay bar works some serious miracles with getting stuff off sometimes. Another recommendation I have seen online is a ball of tinfoil with an all purpose cleaner, I would do a clay bar before resorting to that though to avoid risk of scratching up the wheel. __________________ Current: 2011 SGM Camaro 1SS/RS M6 - CAI Cold Air Kit, Janetty Tuned

07-02-2015, 09:54 PM	#8
Joe M 2012 2SS Drives: 2012 2SS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Shelby NC Posts: 2,549 View My Garage	When you say painted, I'm assuming you have factory clear coated wheels? Distilled white vinegar dissolves rust and is safe on your clear coat. It's only mildly acidic. I'd wear gloves unless you like the smell of vinegar on your hands. You want to saturate the area as much as possible with it. I use cotton balls soaked in it and just hold it on the surface for about a minute. Using a separate towel gently wipe residue away. Depending on how long it's been on the surface it may take a second application. Once it's removed, clay the entire face of the wheel, then apply a good paint sealant. If you don't have sealant but have wax, use the wax, the wax will have less durability so will need to be applied more often.