Rusting wheel hub exposed..any ideas to cover it

[ferozsrb]

Hi,
I've recently switched from a factory 18" alloy to a 16" steel rim. I love the steel wheels not until Ive started to realise now the ugly rusted hub is visible.

When the steel wheel was swapped, there was no or very little rust, however since the swap the rust has increased.

First, is it something that I should be worried about?
Second, is there something I could do to stop the rust?
Third, any suggestions that can cover the hub for the steel rims.

Thanks for the help.

Regards
Feroz

[Collins]

You could treat the exposed metal with a rust converting solution, together with the rusty nuts, then paint the same colour as your rims.
I have seen a plastic coating at the local auto parts store that may be suitable, however you would most likely have to recoat after each wheel change

[twr7cx]

I wouldn't worry about the rust being an issue other than visually.

So long as you are running the factory wheel nuts (which it looks that you are), there is a hub cover available (i't spring clipped which is why it needs the factory wheel nuts as they have a groove for the clips which secures it in place).

The part number is DTC100810.

It looks like:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/05/494.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/05/495.jpg

For the sake of completeness for anyone reading this thread in the future, the proper wheel nuts are part number ANR4851 - be careful using these with Dynamic brand steel wheels. Unless you have had them drilled and counter sunk to suit they are not a good fit and will mash up the wheel - better off using the wheel nuts supplied by Dynamic (request them when ordering).

[p38arover]

Paint it with high temperature paint, e.g., Pot Belly Stove Black White Knight High Temp 500ml Pot Belly Black Heat Resistant Paint I/N 1563201 | Bunnings Warehouse (http://www.bunnings.com.au/white-knight-high-temp-500ml-pot-belly-black-heat-resistant-paint_p1563201) ($30 for 500ml) or a paint suitable for disk brake callipers.

[TMCH]

I wouldn't worry about the rust being an issue other than visually.

So long as you are running the factory wheel nuts (which it looks that you are), there is a hub cover available (i't spring clipped which is why it needs the factory wheel nuts as they have a groove for the clips which secures it in place).

The part number is DTC100810.

It looks like:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/05/494.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/05/495.jpg

For the sake of completeness for anyone reading this thread in the future, the proper wheel nuts are part number ANR4851 - be careful using these with Dynamic brand steel wheels. Unless you have had them drilled and counter sunk to suit they are not a good fit and will mash up the wheel - better off using the wheel nuts supplied by Dynamic (request them when ordering).

Where about's did you get your black caps?
The only ones I can find are from the UK and are pretty expensive.

Cheers

[twr7cx]

Where about's did you get your black caps?
The only ones I can find are from the UK and are pretty expensive.

Les Richmond Automotive sell them in Victoria.
Land Rover part sellers could also order them for you I am sure.

[Dougal]

Crc black zinc spray paint.

[ferozsrb]

I wouldn't worry about the rust being an issue other than visually.

So long as you are running the factory wheel nuts (which it looks that you are), there is a hub cover available (i't spring clipped which is why it needs the factory wheel nuts as they have a groove for the clips which secures it in place).

The part number is DTC100810.

It looks like:

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/05/494.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2014/05/495.jpg

For the sake of completeness for anyone reading this thread in the future, the proper wheel nuts are part number ANR4851 - be careful using these with Dynamic brand steel wheels. Unless you have had them drilled and counter sunk to suit they are not a good fit and will mash up the wheel - better off using the wheel nuts supplied by Dynamic (request them when ordering).

Thanks twr7cx
Totally forgot I had those cups when I bought the wheels. Couple of them have the clip broken and that's why I never put them on. I will source new ones.
You are a legend.

[ferozsrb]

You could treat the exposed metal with a rust converting solution, together with the rusty nuts, then paint the same colour as your rims.
I have seen a plastic coating at the local auto parts store that may be suitable, however you would most likely have to recoat after each wheel change

Thanks Collins.
Seems like a lotta work to cover some rust. I guess I will take twr7cx advise and put a cap on.