Dreamer99

After washing my car I noticed this rust ring around the wheels the next day. 991.2 GT3. Is this normal? I only used soap and water on the wheels. Should I try wheel cleaner to get this off?

Einsteiger

This little phenomenon drives me crazy with my black wheels. What happens is that after the wash, the rotors get a thin coat of rust that dries. When you drive, a nice film of rust dust gets onto the wheels as you show.

Wheel cleaner should remove it, but to avoid this PITA I do the wheels last. I try to hurry and as soon as I'm done I drive the car a block or two, hitting the brakes just enough to take the water off the rotors. One thing I have not tried is using a blower or my compressor to blast the water off the rotors after washing the wheels.

Good luck and if you come up with an easier solution, post it up!!

Dreamer99

I tried a couple spots with McGuires wheel cleaner and it's not coming off. So weird.

Dreamer99

I purchased a different wheel cleaner, Auto Gyln, and it did the trick on the three other wheels but the original one posted here is not coming clean.😡

Einsteiger

I was going to suggest a specific product like Iron-X, since it's basically oxidized metal particles that you're dealing with. Fingers crossed

Dreamer99

I just picked up a bottle to try.
Thanks

Dreamer99

I am five brands of wheel cleaner in, including Q2M Iron Wheel Cleaner, and there is still rust on the rim. If you run your fingers over it you can feel that it’s a deposit on top of the paint. So frustrating 😡