Calipers turned dust grey - Anyone else? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Rallyman6 · 11-07-2009, 04:15 PM

I have the regional rep going to take a look. The slide pins are also rusty - i have only 3100 miles on the car.

Anyone else have these issues?

TonyNo · 11-07-2009, 04:16 PM

Yup. Fronts are still shiny, rears are flattening out.

Rallyman6 · 11-07-2009, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TonyNo

Yup. Fronts are still shiny, rears are flattening out.

mine are really bad

Ltdodge · 11-07-2009, 06:38 PM

did you clean them with one of those spray and wash cleaners for wheels? because those things are bad for wheels and stuff since they are acid based.

by the look of the weights on the wheel, it looks like you used one of those products

Gotthat02fire · 11-07-2009, 06:56 PM

How long has it been since you washed your Camaro???? Not trying to be a dick but I have had no problems!!! How many miles are on your Camaro????

themossman · 11-07-2009, 07:08 PM

wheel cleaner=bad

thesnoopster · 11-07-2009, 07:16 PM

Its the wheel cleaner...... I used that crap once and saw it changing

, so I stopped using it and just use regular car wash when i clean the wheels.

TonyNo · 11-07-2009, 08:01 PM

No wheel cleaner for me, so... I'll check with the dealer on Monday.

mnywstr · 11-07-2009, 08:40 PM

These wheels are the easiest to clean out of all the cars I have had. I can literally reach in and wash the insides of the wheels I just use a dedicated lambskin mitt with zaino car wash. If you need to use a wheel cleaner make sure it is clear coat safe such as Griots green wheel cleaner.

newagemuscle · 11-08-2009, 04:19 PM

I just messed mine up about one hour ago. I used simple green. 250 miles on the car and they now look like crap. I guess they will be going in for powder coating sooner than I thought.

Rallyman6 · 11-13-2009, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Gotthat02fire

How long has it been since you washed your Camaro???? Not trying to be a dick but I have had no problems!!! How many miles are on your Camaro????

I have 3400 miles on my car I DO NOT USE WHEEL CLEANER and I wash my car at least once a week.
I had the regional GM rep look at my car and he agreed that shouldnt happen. He took photos and is sending them to the engineers in MI.
I will let you all know what they say.

tlc9193 · 11-13-2009, 09:20 AM

Rallyman, ditto.. I wash very often and never used any wheel cleaners, i have about 9,000 miles and mine look that way also. thought it was normal from the brake dust or something. thanks for checking this out and look forward to what they say.

Rogue Leader · 11-13-2009, 09:37 AM

Mine do as well... Its the heat of the calipers combined with the dust and the wheel cleaner. Its rare that calipers can stay shiny unless they have a smooth coat on the outside and even then....

OBSSEST · 11-13-2009, 10:47 PM

I'm thinking it's a natural wear item. If I had to bet, I'd say GM will tell you something similar. The calipers never had a show finish in the first place. I think if you want that look you are going to have to $$$ for a powder finish.

11-07-2009, 04:15 PM	#1
Rallyman6 Member Drives: '10 2SS/RS IOM, Wht Stripes, Roof Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wellesley Hills, MA Posts: 850 View My Garage	Calipers turned dust grey - Anyone else? I have the regional rep going to take a look. The slide pins are also rusty - i have only 3100 miles on the car. Anyone else have these issues? __________________ 2SS/RS IOM, Wht Stripes, 6MT, IO Interior, Roof, Eibach Sways, BC Coilovers, BMR Swing arms,Barton Short Shift, BBK LT's, GMPP exhaust, Hi-Flow Cats, MAST Stage 2 Cam, CAI = 470RWHP Last edited by Rallyman6; 11-07-2009 at 04:30 PM.

11-07-2009, 06:38 PM	#4
Ltdodge Drives: 2008 Z06 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oviedo, Florida Posts: 891	did you clean them with one of those spray and wash cleaners for wheels? because those things are bad for wheels and stuff since they are acid based. by the look of the weights on the wheel, it looks like you used one of those products __________________ Last edited by Ltdodge; 11-07-2009 at 07:00 PM.

11-07-2009, 07:08 PM	#6
themossman Apprehensive Optimist Drives: '10 SS/RS SIM Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: JAX Posts: 1,383	wheel cleaner=bad __________________ Car is for sale --->http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=158486 Current Summary: Engine:Phase One-(All work by Vengeance Racing): Custom Cam, AR Headers, ported throttle body, ported intake, custom tune, dual valve springs, hardened push rods, under drive pulley, thermostat, Vararam CAI, C5R timing chain, Melling oil pump catch can, breather, MagnaFlow Sport Axle Back Suspension: Pfadt Sport Sway Bars, Pfadt drop springs Other: MGW Shifter, Custom Paint my build journal ---->http://camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30057

11-07-2009, 07:16 PM	#7
thesnoopster Drives: '17 Fifty SS - '18 Traverse Redline Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 3,616	Its the wheel cleaner...... I used that crap once and saw it changing , so I stopped using it and just use regular car wash when i clean the wheels. __________________ 2017 Camaro SS -"FIFTY" Mods: "93 Octane"

11-08-2009, 04:19 PM	#10
newagemuscle Philippians 4:13 Drives: SLP Supercharged LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Motor City - Michigan Posts: 2,902 View My Garage	I just messed mine up about one hour ago. I used simple green. 250 miles on the car and they now look like crap. I guess they will be going in for powder coating sooner than I thought. __________________

11-07-2009, 04:16 PM	#2
TonyNo Drives: 2016 2SS, SW Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 1,079	Yup. Fronts are still shiny, rears are flattening out.

11-07-2009, 06:56 PM	#5
Gotthat02fire Drives: 2010 Camaro 1ss IOM Join Date: May 2009 Location: Williamsport,PA Posts: 2,246 View My Garage	How long has it been since you washed your Camaro???? Not trying to be a dick but I have had no problems!!! How many miles are on your Camaro????

11-07-2009, 08:01 PM	#8
TonyNo Drives: 2016 2SS, SW Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 1,079	No wheel cleaner for me, so... I'll check with the dealer on Monday.

11-07-2009, 08:40 PM	#9
mnywstr Drives: 2010 Rally Yellow 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California Posts: 42	These wheels are the easiest to clean out of all the cars I have had. I can literally reach in and wash the insides of the wheels I just use a dedicated lambskin mitt with zaino car wash. If you need to use a wheel cleaner make sure it is clear coat safe such as Griots green wheel cleaner.

11-13-2009, 09:20 AM	#12
tlc9193 The Original Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 329 View My Garage	Rallyman, ditto.. I wash very often and never used any wheel cleaners, i have about 9,000 miles and mine look that way also. thought it was normal from the brake dust or something. thanks for checking this out and look forward to what they say.

11-13-2009, 09:37 AM	#13
Rogue Leader Iatefiberglassinsulation Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Long Island Posts: 3,601 View My Garage	Mine do as well... Its the heat of the calipers combined with the dust and the wheel cleaner. Its rare that calipers can stay shiny unless they have a smooth coat on the outside and even then.... __________________ 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS - was daily driver, now toy 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio - Daily Driver 2017 Mercedes Benz GLE 350 - Wifes Car 2008 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD LT 6.0 - Tow Vehicle 1991 Alfa Romeo 164S - Project Car 1994 Volkswagen Golf - Race Car "Like" my race team on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/farfrumwinnin

11-13-2009, 10:47 PM	#14
OBSSEST Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS, Black Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sacramento Posts: 413	I'm thinking it's a natural wear item. If I had to bet, I'd say GM will tell you something similar. The calipers never had a show finish in the first place. I think if you want that look you are going to have to $$$ for a powder finish.

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