Hi,

Like others have posted; I, too have rust developing all around my '11 Riot hub's flange, and probably hub too, once I take a look when I get my tires rotated. I was wondering if anyone out there has used the WSI product "Rust Off" and if so, did it work?

Thanks for any info.

Wire wheel the rust off and give it a coat of anti-seize.

I just did my '11 Patriot.

after cleaning the visible rust away and cleaning and drying the area well we used a product called Fluid Film.

Its a lanolin based, non solvent product from a company (Fluid Film) that got its start in the rust and corrosion protection business in the marine sector.

If you go to the web site there is lots of good info and they make a compelling case.

I plan on squirting a bit in there each tire rotation and or brake inspection, both to keep an eye on things and to top off the protection.

Thank you festerw and Metaxa for all your information. It is good to hear from people who have more experience on this problem than I do:notworthy:

I'm a huge fan of Fluid Film been using to undercoat both of my vehicles for the last 5 years, however in the case of the wheel hub it could (note I said could) creep onto the braking surface and cause issues since it never dries and will continue creep.

Love Fluid Film (wearing one of their shirts right now lol) but two places IMO it doesn't belong are on hub surfaces and inside locks.

I'm a huge fan of Fluid Film been using to undercoat both of my vehicles for the last 5 years, however in the case of the wheel hub it could (note I said could) creep onto the braking surface and cause issues since it never dries and will continue creep.

Love Fluid Film (wearing one of their shirts right now lol) but two places IMO it doesn't belong are on hub surfaces and inside locks.

Its like toothpaste, right?
All the ads show a inch long squirt when all you need is a blob the size of a pea.

All the rest gets spit down the drain.

Same with Fluid Film, a very little seems to go a long way.
I'm a week/10 days into my application and am having no brake issues at all but I didn't hose the hub nut area down, I applied Fluid Film in a controlled and judicious manner.

But you are correct in that one should keep that stuff off of rotors and out of drums.

i finished coating the flange and other suspension components this weekend. Lots metalic parts were developing a lot of rust. Probably superficial but do not like the apperance on a brand new vehicle. I went with fluid film. I sparyed it everywhere. I was a little skeptical about the warning about being used on rubber parts (swealing) but well see what happens. I also took the time and sparyed in on struts and shocks and anything that looked like metal. Like a previous post mentioned I sprayed in a controlled manner and also gave the fron rotors a quick wash with break cleaner after application (i let it sit for a few hours). So far no breaking issues but time will tell..

Also read on the site is good to put some in battery terminals and you might as well lubircate all interior seat rails with it..

Glad I found this thread. I have the same problem. Thanks for the tips!

going to always keep fluid film, and white lithium grease in stock in my garage ;]

going to always keep fluid film, and white lithium grease in stock in my garage ;]

If you have Fluid Film you don't need white lithium, my opinion.

If you have Fluid Film you don't need white lithium, my opinion.

I am quickly becoming a firm fan of Fluid Film.