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catalan · 06-02-2011, 10:25 AM

I don't know if i did a mistake or not but this picture i attached doesn't look good in my opinion.

i used Wheel (Rim) Cleaner and sprayed it all over the wheel to clean it .. apparently the spray got in contact with the Rotor Disk and it turned out to a yellow colour

1. what shall i do?
2. Would it severely affect the rotor disk ?
3. What about the inner parts of the wheel? Do you guys clean it as well?
4. Any recommendation when i clean the wheel again?

Please help ! :upset::bangdesk:

anthonyj9h · 06-02-2011, 10:29 AM

get up a 100mph and mash the brakes really hard and it will go away

cleanwhiteSS · 06-02-2011, 10:30 AM

it will go away when you use your brakes.

Cbrenthus · 06-02-2011, 10:33 AM

Looks to me like normal rust from washing the car. Anytime the car gets wet, the rotors rust and look like they have been sitting in a junkyard for 20 years. And it only takes about 20 minutes if that for them to rust like that.

Basically, you're fine, you won't even notice it when you drive!

Adam's Polishes · 06-02-2011, 10:33 AM

Its just surface rust... nothing to be worried about and will happen anytime you get the rotors wet. The next time you drive and apply your brakes it'll be gone.

The Stig · 06-02-2011, 10:34 AM

That is probably rust to be honest. Rotors are made of iron, so when they are exposed to water and air, etc etc they will rust. Just drive her around the block and they'll look good as new.

Tecca · 06-02-2011, 10:42 AM

1. what shall i do? Just jump in your car, back up in the driveway and pull back in and you will be good to go.
2. Would it severely affect the rotor disk ? No it will not effect your rotor unless you sprayed a iron remover on it and let it sit which clearly you didn't.
3. What about the inner parts of the wheel? Do you guys clean it as well? Yes I always clean the inside of the wheel. I even wax it to get it some more protection.
4. Any recommendation when i clean the wheel again? Just have fun, you are not going to mess it up unless you get a brillo pad out. Just get a good wheel degreaser/cleaner I recommend Sonax. Then but a nice coat of wax on it. Then get some tufshine for the tire and you will be set.

modawg2k · 06-02-2011, 12:46 PM

I worried about this the first time I cleaned my car a few weeks back. I was all ready to take pics and post on here, but I first had to take it to the store. I came back, got the camera, and the rotors looked good as new.

TireCrawlerNikki · 06-23-2011, 12:44 PM

just use warm soapy water… no chemicals or foams the Brakes will be fine

06-02-2011, 10:25 AM	#1
catalan Drives: - Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Bahrain Posts: 164	Help: Wheel Cleaner Sprayed at the Rotar Disk I don't know if i did a mistake or not but this picture i attached doesn't look good in my opinion. i used Wheel (Rim) Cleaner and sprayed it all over the wheel to clean it .. apparently the spray got in contact with the Rotor Disk and it turned out to a yellow colour 1. what shall i do? 2. Would it severely affect the rotor disk ? 3. What about the inner parts of the wheel? Do you guys clean it as well? 4. Any recommendation when i clean the wheel again? Please help ! :upset::bangdesk: Attached Images

06-02-2011, 10:30 AM	#3
cleanwhiteSS 2011 White Camaro RS/2SS Drives: 2011 White Camaro RS/2SS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 276 View My Garage	it will go away when you use your brakes. __________________ 2SS/RS M6, GFX, Borla Atak cat back,Blacked out tail lights, Heritage Grill, 20% tint, 5% on back, Hurst Short Thrower, Black Gills, SLP Shift Skip

06-02-2011, 10:33 AM	#5
Adam's Polishes Drives: The shiny ones. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: In the detail shop! Posts: 5,451	Its just surface rust... nothing to be worried about and will happen anytime you get the rotors wet. The next time you drive and apply your brakes it'll be gone. __________________ A d a m s P o l i s h e s . c o m use the code CAMARO5 CAMARO6 or CORVETTE for 10% off your next order facebook.com/adamspolishes \| instagram.com/adamspolishes Toll Free: (866) 965-0400 \| Email: Orders@AdamsPolishes.com

06-02-2011, 10:34 AM	#6
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 26,271 View My Garage	That is probably rust to be honest. Rotors are made of iron, so when they are exposed to water and air, etc etc they will rust. Just drive her around the block and they'll look good as new. __________________

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06-02-2011, 10:33 AM	#4
Cbrenthus Drives: 2011 VR 1SS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: FL Posts: 516	Looks to me like normal rust from washing the car. Anytime the car gets wet, the rotors rust and look like they have been sitting in a junkyard for 20 years. And it only takes about 20 minutes if that for them to rust like that. Basically, you're fine, you won't even notice it when you drive!

06-02-2011, 10:42 AM	#7
Tecca . Drives: ... Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,380	1. what shall i do? Just jump in your car, back up in the driveway and pull back in and you will be good to go. 2. Would it severely affect the rotor disk ? No it will not effect your rotor unless you sprayed a iron remover on it and let it sit which clearly you didn't. 3. What about the inner parts of the wheel? Do you guys clean it as well? Yes I always clean the inside of the wheel. I even wax it to get it some more protection. 4. Any recommendation when i clean the wheel again? Just have fun, you are not going to mess it up unless you get a brillo pad out. Just get a good wheel degreaser/cleaner I recommend Sonax. Then but a nice coat of wax on it. Then get some tufshine for the tire and you will be set.

06-02-2011, 12:46 PM	#8
modawg2k Drives: Topless 2SS/RS IOM Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 414 View My Garage	I worried about this the first time I cleaned my car a few weeks back. I was all ready to take pics and post on here, but I first had to take it to the store. I came back, got the camera, and the rotors looked good as new.

06-23-2011, 12:44 PM	#9
TireCrawlerNikki Drives: chevy Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: orange county Posts: 24	just use warm soapy water… no chemicals or foams the Brakes will be fine