airhog Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 I was just wanting to know if I can get rid of the ugly rust I have on the inside of my rim? Please help me! Thanks airhog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whiterp199 Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 That looks like corrosion. Aluminum cannot rust it jsut corrodes, and the brake dust makes it look like rust. It may polish out but that would be a crazy amount of work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawgfan Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 ^^^ just like whiterp199 said it's not rust as long as it is not pitted you can get it off of there. They make a product I think it is called aluminum brightner, but you have to be real careful with because you can mess up your rims if you use too much. If it were me I would try a real good rubbing compund (pretty coarse) before I went and put any chemicals on your rims. That's just my 2 cents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjwvette Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 I agree...looks like pitting not rust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolth Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 My rims did the same thing really nothing u can do about it other than repaint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 I use a Magic Eraser and APC! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolth Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 I use a Magic Eraser and APC! hmm, may have to give it a try. thanks Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 I use a Magic Eraser and APC! That is on the backs of my wheels!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 That is on the backs of my wheels!! You definitely don't want that thing anywhere near your paint or chrome! And be sure to rinse the he77 off your wheels when you're done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airhog Posted December 9, 2009 Author Share Posted December 9, 2009 Is it worth it for me to try and remove this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airhog Posted December 22, 2009 Author Share Posted December 22, 2009 Is it worth it for me to try and remove this? ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark L Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Try using some high grade steel wool, like "0000" http://www.acehardwareoutlet.com/%28paru1b55iqzqjg450xi3lwes%29/productdetails.aspx?sku=1361054&source=GoogleBase Again, I'd wipe the surface prior to using the steel wool with a "Wax and Grease Remover". Go to an auto supply paint store and get some good wax and grease remover. Then give the steel wool a shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airhog Posted December 29, 2009 Author Share Posted December 29, 2009 Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted December 29, 2009 Share Posted December 29, 2009 If is a show car and you are going for points, they will look, so it is worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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I was just wanting to know if I can get rid of the ugly rust I have on the inside of my rim? Please help me!
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