Rust staining from wheel caps

Thompjas · 06-29-2013, 08:18 AM

has anyone else suffering from rust stains coming from the centre wheel cap ?, noticed that a couple of my wheels had brown stains on the alloy, easily washed off but wondered where it was coming from - then I noticed it was from the centre wheel caps...

Is this a common thing ??

Chris330 · 06-29-2013, 10:18 AM

I have just noticed the same this morning. It washes off easily but not a particularly impressive look on the alloys. Any ideas?

Teemo Panda · 06-29-2013, 10:40 AM

Unfortunately but it's normal, it will be gone in a couple of car washes~

Thompjas · 06-29-2013, 11:25 AM

So is this normal? and why would it disappear, surely it may get worse as whatever is rusting will rust more !

HighlandPete · 06-29-2013, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Thompjas

So is this normal? and why would it disappear, surely it may get worse as whatever is rusting will rust more !

It is coming from the wheel/bearing hubs, gets all wet inside and rusts as the hub is steel and not protected. Been a couple of threads on this subject with F30 cars, with pictures. Not new to BMW with F30/1 models, but seems due to the wet weather more users are noticing it.

Only stops if we have dry weather, but looks quite a mess if you take the wheel(s) off.

HighlandPete

jbtco · 06-29-2013, 01:13 PM

A benefit of using winter wheels is that changing wheels twice a year lets you clean up the hubs twice a year when changing over.

venkata · 06-29-2013, 03:17 PM

I used to get this after every car wash. Nearly 4 months on, it no longer appears!!!

HighlandPete · 06-29-2013, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by venkata

I used to get this after every car wash. Nearly 4 months on, it no longer appears!!!

Got a good coat of 'protective' rust in the hub centres by now.

HighlandPete

1bad335 · 06-29-2013, 04:30 PM

this is an easy fix. I removed my wheels and cleaned the inside up of all rust. Next I hit the rust on the hubs with a wire brush. I then taped off the rotors and hit the hub area with some rustoleum black spray paint. I then spread a very thin layer of anti seize on the inner part of the wheel at the hub area. Problem solved. Been that way for 2 months now with no issues at all. No rust and tons of washes and rain. I also do not have to see that ugly rust when I look at my wheels through the spoke area.

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Thompjas Private First Class 46 Rep 121 Posts Drives: G20 320d Sport Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Northants iTrader: (0)	So is this normal? and why would it disappear, surely it may get worse as whatever is rusting will rust more !
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jbtco Captain 163 Rep 641 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	A benefit of using winter wheels is that changing wheels twice a year lets you clean up the hubs twice a year when changing over.
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venkata Lieutenant 27 Rep 583 Posts Drives: F30 330e MSport Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Lancashire iTrader: (0)	I used to get this after every car wash. Nearly 4 months on, it no longer appears!!! __________________ Driving: F30 330e // /M-Sport \| Mineral Grey \| Coral Red Leather \| M Sport Plus Pack \| Media Pro Plus Pack \| Active Security Pack \| Adaptive LED Lights \| Advanced Parking Pack \| Interior Comfort Pack \| Enhanced Bluetooth with Wireless Charging\| Black Performance Grill \| Heated Seats \| Heated Steering \| Speed Limit Display
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1bad335 Captain 15 Rep 606 Posts Drives: 2007 335I/ 2012 335I sportline Join Date: May 2010 Location: New York iTrader: (2)	this is an easy fix. I removed my wheels and cleaned the inside up of all rust. Next I hit the rust on the hubs with a wire brush. I then taped off the rotors and hit the hub area with some rustoleum black spray paint. I then spread a very thin layer of anti seize on the inner part of the wheel at the hub area. Problem solved. Been that way for 2 months now with no issues at all. No rust and tons of washes and rain. I also do not have to see that ugly rust when I look at my wheels through the spoke area.
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