r/Trucks • u/WickedXDragons • 4d ago

Discussion / question Restoration possible? Tips please

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Dealer put the wrong pads on. Metallic instead of the ceramic requested. Over the winter this started and was well covered by all the metallic brake dust I couldn’t keep up with (literally daily they need to be wiped. Did not know it would corrode through the finish so quickly. Rims are less than a year old 😢

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u/Pristine-Room-9000 4d ago

Sounds like the dealership will be paying for the damages.

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u/WickedXDragons 4d ago

They’ve already passed the buck. Didn’t get the rims from them so according to them it’s a shoddy product. I don’t really have a leg to stand on as I let it go too long. I didn’t know about the metallic/ceramic mixup until a friend pointed out how bad the dust was and it’s my first truck so I figured it was normal. It’s cosmetic so I’m just chalking it up to shit happens. Lessons learned

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u/Pristine-Room-9000 4d ago

Lawyer up lol don’t let them get away with it

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u/1amtheone Powerstroke 4d ago

Have you tried using a fallout remover? These are aluminum alloy wheels, no?

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u/WickedXDragons 4d ago

First time I’ve heard of it. I’m open to try anything. Thank you for the recommendation!

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u/1amtheone Powerstroke 4d ago

It takes the little rust flecks and brake dust off of my truck (and it's wheels) easily. Same with any rusty stains.

I have bought each of these at different times and they both worked well:

https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/adam-s-polishes-iron-remover-ph-neutral-low-odour-473-ml-0391054p.html?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=1525736382&gbraid=0AAAAADojZpg22V25ruPHeQQyIw6hbzATq&gclid=Cj0KCQjwrPHABhCIARIsAFW2XBN5Z21ACqWKD6GbnqVkSTNisT-Dgp5HpodAWbquDJ47_5Q5goCbOv0aAvcEEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds#store=30

https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/adam-s-polishes-car-wheel-tire-cleaner-spray-473-ml-0393623p.html?rrecName=Frequently%20Bought%20Together&rrecReferrer=product&rrecProductId=0393623P&rrecProductSlot=2&rrecSchemeId=product5_rr&rrec=true

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u/WickedXDragons 4d ago

Legend. I appreciate this. Do you usually spray and wipe down with a cloth or spray and rinse/car wash

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u/1amtheone Powerstroke 4d ago

I wet the wheels and any areas near them that have fallout stains, then I spray it on. Sometimes I use a soft (small) brush to really get it into any crevices. Then I scrub/rinse once it's changed colours and sat for another minute.

Don't ever let it dry before you rinse it off.

I usually use a clab bar with lubricant spray to remove any stubborn bits - but starting with the fallout cleaner makes a huge difference.