Any recommendations for corrosion inhibitors to use on the alloy wheel/hub interface? My wheels seem to readily seize on during the salty season.
Considering two products, unsure of the wisdom.
Duralac http://www.llewellyn-ryland.co.uk/
Molyslip – Ceramslip https://www.molyslip.co.uk/ceramslip-2/
Alloys sticking to hubs
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Alloys sticking to hubs
John
2019 G31 B5 Biturbo Touring #336 - Sophisto Grey
(Brunhilda)
2019 G31 B5 Biturbo Touring #336 - Sophisto Grey
(Brunhilda)
Re: Alloys sticking to hubs
This is manufactured by Molyslip as well. https://www.molyslip.co.uk/copaslip/ I have used it and it doesn't seem to have had any adverse effect on my wheels. Hopefully Charles will see this thread and possibly give some further advice.
B3 E46 no.265
Re: Alloys sticking to hubs
On all my cars I've always used a smear of copper grease (no particular brand) over the hub surface before refitting the wheels and never had a problem with seizing.
Alpina Roadster S #320
BMW X3 F25 LCI 30d
BMW X3 F25 LCI 30d
Re: Alloys sticking to hubs
Another yes for Copper Grease
Bri-E
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D3BT Touring Swithtronic (2012) #402 Sold
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D3BT Touring (2014) #015
D3BT Touring Swithtronic (2012) #402 Sold
D3 (2007) #538 (Sold but remembered)
120d Sport (2004)
318ti SE Compact (2001)
318tiSport Compact (1998)
318ti Compact + Sport pack (1995)
Ford Capri 2.0 Laser (1985) 205,250 miles passed
Re: Alloys sticking to hubs
Yes agreed - copper grease or Copaslip as used by the many garages
JohnW
2008 B3 BiTurbo Coupe #161
Previous: 2011 D3 BiTurbo Saloon #373, 2014 F30 320iX M Saloon, 2009 M3 DCT Coupe, 2008 B3 BiTurbo Coupe #074, 2009 E82 123d Coupe, 2006 E92 325i Coupe, 2002 E46 325iSE Coupe, 1998 E36 318iSE Saloon
2008 B3 BiTurbo Coupe #161
Previous: 2011 D3 BiTurbo Saloon #373, 2014 F30 320iX M Saloon, 2009 M3 DCT Coupe, 2008 B3 BiTurbo Coupe #074, 2009 E82 123d Coupe, 2006 E92 325i Coupe, 2002 E46 325iSE Coupe, 1998 E36 318iSE Saloon
Re: Alloys sticking to hubs
As above, a smear of copper grease on the mating surfaces.
I've been caught out with sticking BMW wheels in the past.
A decent size block of wood (4x4 or greater and a foot or two long) laid against the inside of the wheel rim with it jacked just off the floor and a couple of sharp blows to the wood with a lump hammer generally sorted it. If especially stuck, rotate between blows.
You may need another pair of hands to catch the wheel!
And try not to put your head under the car/chock it up in case of jack failure...
I've been caught out with sticking BMW wheels in the past.
A decent size block of wood (4x4 or greater and a foot or two long) laid against the inside of the wheel rim with it jacked just off the floor and a couple of sharp blows to the wood with a lump hammer generally sorted it. If especially stuck, rotate between blows.
You may need another pair of hands to catch the wheel!
And try not to put your head under the car/chock it up in case of jack failure...
F11 D5 BiTurbo #049
1990 Escort Series 2 RS Turbo
1983 Escort 400bhp Time Attack Car
1990 Escort Series 2 RS Turbo
1983 Escort 400bhp Time Attack Car