Alloy Wheels stick to rusted hubs

WallyF · 08-27-2006, 09:23 AM

Just rotated my 156 alloy wheels with BS EL42s and noticed rust on the center hubs. Had to beat off two wheels.

I cleaned up the rusted hubs with a scratch brush. I considered applying a thin coat of wheel bearing grease on the steel hubs to inhibit further rusting but decided I was not sure what the grease would do to the alloy wheels.

Has anyone used any grease ( silicone, wheel bearing, or??) or any other product to coat the steels hubs?

Thanks

Wallyf
Silver 325xi

Chesmu · 08-27-2006, 09:50 AM

You can use rust repelling agents. I think there is a DIY on wheel hub rust cleaning or something....here it is....

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...highlight=rust

ward · 08-27-2006, 09:54 AM

anti seize works well

RichP · 08-27-2006, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ward

anti seize works well

I always use some antiseize on the hubs, I had to pry off a wheel with a 2x4 once on my E36, lesson was learned.

ALPINE6SPD · 08-27-2006, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ward

anti seize works well

+1

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