Is there a solution to the problem?

[SharpSabre455]

I spent the better part of Saturday afternoon putting new brake pads, rotors and calipers on my truck. All went well, but, I had a terrible time getting the rims away from the rotors! The wheels are factory type alum alloy and they were corroded onto the rotors.

My real concern is that I just ordered custom backspacing Convo Pros for the SharpSabre and I don't want to see them corrode like the wheels I worked with today. The mounting areas of my truck wheels are a mess!

Is there something I can spray, brush, etc., to coat the back of an alum alloy wheel to stop the corrosion? SharpSabre currently has chromed steel wheels so this has never been a problem for me before now. I won't be driving my Buick in any bad weather, but I think they'll still corrode because of the different metals. Any suggestions?

[YellowLark]

I would recommend that you spray the backsides of those wheels with Eastwood's Heavy-Duty Anti-Rust. This a waxy/oily coating that I have used for years on boat trailer wheels in salt water. Just buy it in a spray can and coat the wheels in a few seconds. And, it self-heals if scratched.

http://www.eastwoodco.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=1117&itemType=PRODUCT&iMainCat=373&iSubCat=375&iProductID=1117

The 13.5 oz size is the spray can.

[SharpSabre455]

Harry:

Can I remove this product if I want to remove and clean the wheels, or once I spray it on is it there for life? At least once each year I remove all the wheels and clean front and rear.

Paul

[YellowLark]

It will remove with a solvent, as it always retains a slight tackiness. You could ask Eastwood what they recommend.

I would see no need to deep clean those areas that you sprayed. Those hidden areas are not for show, and the coating will protect the wheels until you remove it.

[gstewart]

how about just spreading a thin layer of anti-seize on the hub or rim ?
i have done that in the past & it seems to work. the problem is caused by the inter-reaction of aluminum & steel (dissimilar metals) on the rotor & moisture + oxygen that causes the corrosion. same problem as wheel weights on aluminum rims.

[b4551971]

aluminum wheels on steel/iron hubs always seem to corode really bad. I clean the hubs up with a wire brush real good and use a thin coating of grease or anti sieze this seems to help some. If you continue to have problems get a good 4lb dead blow hammer a couple of good smacks will loosen it right up and won't hurt the wheel.

hope this helps