Rusty Hubs
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Originally Posted by dmw5678' post='155157' date='Aug 1 2005, 02:49 PM
Will BMW honor you're warranty if you paint the rotors
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Originally Posted by katheikia' post='244976' date='Feb 23 2006, 04:40 PM
I use Meguires hot wheel cleaner on my rims, I also spray the hubs with this, after 4 months & winter weather, no rust.
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From: NJ (EXIT 4), SUMMERS IN GREECE
My Ride: 2006 550 SMG
Originally Posted by ferrarislave' post='244979' date='Feb 23 2006, 05:44 PM
I am a detailer. I have various wheel cleaners that are acid based, and non-acid based. I never use acid based wheel cleaners on clear coat wheels, the other non-acid wheel cleaners I use are safe. I have not clenaed my wheels in 3 months now during the winter, only pressure washed without a wheel cleaner. Rust still continues to form.
I dont think Meguires is acid based, but I leave it on for 15 seconds, and rinse well. It really HELPS.
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From: Canal Winchester, Ohio
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Originally Posted by ferrarislave' post='244958' date='Feb 23 2006, 05:21 PM
My 2005 525i has the same issue. The car has 11,000 miles on it and all 4 hubs (part that touchs wheel) are rusty. The calipers are also discolored a light brown color. This is not normal. I have a 00 Jeep Grand Cherokee and the hubs look brand new. My entire hubs are rusty, very rusty, it's very visible -- I am not a happy camper. I am going to take my car in for service and have them re-paint the areas. The question is, will they? Will BMW honar the warranty by re-painting the hubs?
You can check out my before and after shots here...
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=21871&hl=
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That looks perfect, I wrote a letter to BMW NA -- they of course played stupid and said it was completly normal that their paint pre-maturely failed and flaked away after 4,000 miles. I am done trying with them. I am going to take it to a shop.
BTW, how much did you pay for the job if I may ask.
BTW, how much did you pay for the job if I may ask.
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Originally Posted by katheikia' post='244987' date='Feb 23 2006, 05:51 PM
I dont think Meguires is acid based, but I leave it on for 15 seconds, and rinse well. It really HELPS.
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My Ride: On Order as of May 6- 2007 530i Titanium Grey and Grey Leather, with Sport Package, Premium Pkg, Cold Pkg.
2006 Porsche Boxster
On my Boxster I have really nice cross drilled breaks on all four wheels. I have small rust spots that have cropped up. The dealer says this is normal. I will try the meguires to see if it helps.
