How to get rid of rust on steel wheels?

sanchalanam · 05-06-2012, 06:34 PM

I have 2006 Rav4, I used to park my SUV in the uncovered parking for the first few years exposing it to rain & show. I believe that my rav4 underbody might have rust on many parts, especially its visible on the steel wheels. Is there any magic product that can clean the rust off these wheels and make it look better?

RTexasF · 05-06-2012, 07:03 PM

I came across this free sample (pay postage) of a chemical that converts rust to an inert substance. They have larger sizes available to purchase. Other than that a wire wheel, primer, and paint will work.

Free Sample of Corroseal Rust Converter

Blogson · 05-06-2012, 07:26 PM

A Google search reveals that there are numerous products available which claim to remove rust, including some which users can make themselves. Has anyone used any rust removal product which has worked by actually removing all of the rust without damaging the native underlying metal?

vanib · 05-06-2012, 10:47 PM

Even a rust converter would need to be painted. The converted rust is usually porous and you would need a barrier (aka paint) to prevent moisture from reach penetrating the converted rust.

I have used POR-15 successfully but I wish the treatment was not so painful. It takes hours to cure and needs 2 coats and another layer of top coat.

Carbon · 05-06-2012, 11:28 PM

It would be good if somebody also identified a good matching touch-up paint to go over the rust converter or POR-15.

vanib · 05-06-2012, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carbon

It would be good if somebody also identified a good matching touch-up paint to go over the rust converter or POR-15.

Any touch paint you would normally use can go over POR-15.
The por-15 does not need to be topcoated if it is hidden from UV rays.

Carbon · 05-07-2012, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vanib

Any touch paint you would normally use can go over POR-15.
The por-15 does not need to be topcoated if it is hidden from UV rays.

I was interested in a well-matching topcoat. Not just any gray touch-up paint will match.

vanib · 05-07-2012, 01:05 AM

Are you looking for paint your car or the steel rims or chassis under body?

05-06-2012, 06:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
sanchalanam Junior Member Country: Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: va Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	How to get rid of rust on steel wheels? I have 2006 Rav4, I used to park my SUV in the uncovered parking for the first few years exposing it to rain & show. I believe that my rav4 underbody might have rust on many parts, especially its visible on the steel wheels. Is there any magic product that can clean the rust off these wheels and make it look better?

05-06-2012, 07:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
RTexasF Advanced Member Country: Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Rio Grande Valley TX Posts: 5,387 Thanks: 31 Thanked 155 Times in 143 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I came across this free sample (pay postage) of a chemical that converts rust to an inert substance. They have larger sizes available to purchase. Other than that a wire wheel, primer, and paint will work. Free Sample of Corroseal Rust Converter __________________ Old Bird......sometimes wise 2008 Base V-6 front wheel drive 2008 Limited V-6 front wheel drive Both with Tow Prep Package

05-06-2012, 07:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
Blogson Advanced Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Oregon coast Posts: 2,079 Thanks: 13 Thanked 99 Times in 99 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	A Google search reveals that there are numerous products available which claim to remove rust, including some which users can make themselves. Has anyone used any rust removal product which has worked by actually removing all of the rust without damaging the native underlying metal? __________________ Jim 2011 Upgraded Base V6 4WD 2007 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic LT 2002 Craftsman LT1000 V2 Jesus is Lord

05-06-2012, 10:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
vanib Advanced Member Country: Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada Posts: 2,969 Thanks: 68 Thanked 170 Times in 157 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Even a rust converter would need to be painted. The converted rust is usually porous and you would need a barrier (aka paint) to prevent moisture from reach penetrating the converted rust. I have used POR-15 successfully but I wish the treatment was not so painful. It takes hours to cure and needs 2 coats and another layer of top coat. __________________ 2008 Base Rav4, 4 Cylinder, 4WD My upgrades Allen Spare tire Bike Rack Currently listening to "Crimson Glory - Astronomica"

05-06-2012, 11:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
Carbon Advanced Member Country: Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NE Illinois Posts: 3,892 Thanks: 6 Thanked 136 Times in 133 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	It would be good if somebody also identified a good matching touch-up paint to go over the rust converter or POR-15. __________________ 2009 V6 4wd Base

05-07-2012, 01:05 AM	#8 (permalink)
vanib Advanced Member Country: Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada Posts: 2,969 Thanks: 68 Thanked 170 Times in 157 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Are you looking for paint your car or the steel rims or chassis under body? __________________ 2008 Base Rav4, 4 Cylinder, 4WD My upgrades Allen Spare tire Bike Rack Currently listening to "Crimson Glory - Astronomica"

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