Corrosion

1325 · 03-06-2013, 01:53 PM

I use the Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner on my Z wheels on a regular basis. I noticed today though that parts of the non-Sport Package calipers have begun to oxidize. Could this be a result of the cleaner? I make sure that I rinse all four corners well after use. Any one else have this issue?

Thank you in advance.

cheshirecat · 03-06-2013, 05:13 PM

I would suggest using a wire brush and scrubbing the crap out of the caliper. Sonax isn't known for causing oxidization.

The brush should get that caliper looking back to where it needs to be.

xxAGAVExx · 03-06-2013, 05:18 PM

When I bought my car used I noticed the same thing, I decided to paint my calipers
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1325 · 03-06-2013, 06:09 PM

Thank you for the responses. AGAVE, that's exactly what I currently have... interesting.

Burton001 · 03-12-2013, 01:28 PM

Well the best way to deal with corrosion is explained above...because paint protect the iron particles and stop moisture to getting the iron. so the best way is clean them with some sand paper and then paint them. that's it.

Amj2020 · 03-13-2013, 03:16 PM

If I am not mistaken all Sport package calipers are painted with the nissan logo on them. I guess it can oxidize but if it happened quickly and the car is under warranty maybe you can claim it was never sealed properly. Either way if you have metal/steel calipers if you live in a damp climate with a lot of humidity and moisture and or salt in the air from the ocean you will notice an orange grime on the rotors and calipers almost daily. This can not be prevented. I live on the ocean and need to replace rotors yearly because of this issue and the things pitting due to the salt. Good luck moving forward but dont let it stress you out as long as the car stops right.

1325 · 03-13-2013, 05:04 PM

Thanks all for your time and input. Glad it's neither just me nor result of Sonax use.

2011_6Spd · 04-11-2013, 07:28 PM

Wow that does look quite nasty. The sport package calipers are painted and I have no issues with mine rusting. I agree clean them off, sand and paint to prevent that from happening.

03-06-2013, 01:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
1325 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 287 Drives: 10 370Z BLK 6M Rep Power: 15	Corrosion I use the Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner on my Z wheels on a regular basis. I noticed today though that parts of the non-Sport Package calipers have begun to oxidize. Could this be a result of the cleaner? I make sure that I rinse all four corners well after use. Any one else have this issue? Thank you in advance.

03-06-2013, 05:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
xxAGAVExx A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Tampa Posts: 1,036 Drives: 09 370Z BLK M6 Rep Power: 53925	When I bought my car used I noticed the same thing, I decided to paint my calipers ImageUploadedByTapatalk1362608266.982531.jpg ImageUploadedByTapatalk1362608287.481527.jpg __________________ l 09/6MT l BP Twin Turbo Kit l E-85 w/Fuel Return l FI 18" Res CF CBE l Powertrix Ultra-Lite Coilovers l Wavetrac LSD \| Lots of SPL and Carbon Fiber \|

03-12-2013, 01:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
Burton001 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 6 Drives: Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 12	Well the best way to deal with corrosion is explained above...because paint protect the iron particles and stop moisture to getting the iron. so the best way is clean them with some sand paper and then paint them. that's it. Last edited by Burton001; 09-26-2014 at 01:57 AM.

04-11-2013, 07:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
2011_6Spd Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Age: 44 Posts: 124 Drives: 2011 370z 6spd sport Rep Power: 14	Wow that does look quite nasty. The sport package calipers are painted and I have no issues with mine rusting. I agree clean them off, sand and paint to prevent that from happening. __________________ 2011 Brilliant Silver 6spd w/sport pkg 2008 Silver CBR600RR

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03-06-2013, 05:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
cheshirecat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,428 Drives: N54 135i Rep Power: 292	I would suggest using a wire brush and scrubbing the crap out of the caliper. Sonax isn't known for causing oxidization. The brush should get that caliper looking back to where it needs to be.

03-06-2013, 06:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
1325 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 287 Drives: 10 370Z BLK 6M Rep Power: 15	Thank you for the responses. AGAVE, that's exactly what I currently have... interesting.

03-13-2013, 03:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
Amj2020 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NY/LI Posts: 393 Drives: MB Z,Jeep,BMW Rep Power: 13	If I am not mistaken all Sport package calipers are painted with the nissan logo on them. I guess it can oxidize but if it happened quickly and the car is under warranty maybe you can claim it was never sealed properly. Either way if you have metal/steel calipers if you live in a damp climate with a lot of humidity and moisture and or salt in the air from the ocean you will notice an orange grime on the rotors and calipers almost daily. This can not be prevented. I live on the ocean and need to replace rotors yearly because of this issue and the things pitting due to the salt. Good luck moving forward but dont let it stress you out as long as the car stops right.

03-13-2013, 05:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
1325 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 287 Drives: 10 370Z BLK 6M Rep Power: 15	Thanks all for your time and input. Glad it's neither just me nor result of Sonax use.