Macht Schnell spacers rusting? UPDATE!!! Not EAS fault

09E92M34ME · 01-20-2012, 08:43 AM

I've had mine for about a year and they are starting to rust pretty bad. Anyone else have this expierence? I'm just trying to narrow down how this is happening. If it's not happening to anyone else I'll have to look into what my detailer is using.
*********I just want to clarify that the quality of the EAS products I have bought have been top notch. I bought my OEM BMW 359 gts rims from them and they were the OEM real deal as advertised. All other non OEM products that I've purchased from EAS have been top notch and I'm sorry for any confusion. I just talked to my detailer and the product he was using to detail my rims created the issue. (it was very acidic just as Tom suggested) Tom and the guys at EAS are top notch. Just make sure you know what your detailer is using on your car before they proceed. Sorry if there was any negative thoughts about the Macht Schnell spacers and/or EAS. I respect them both.

Kyoshi71 · 01-20-2012, 08:49 AM

pics??

nchan50 · 01-20-2012, 09:53 AM

Any chance it is brake dust? I've had my MS spacers for a while and there's no sign of rust (even when I took them off and switched out the set).

09E92M34ME · 01-20-2012, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by nchan50

Any chance it is brake dust? I've had my MS spacers for a while and there's no sign of rust (even when I took them off and switched out the set).

I just added pics to my original choice. It's not break dust.

tom @ eas · 01-20-2012, 11:35 AM

Spacers are aluminum, so they shouldn't rust.

I would assume it would possibly be caused using an acidic wheel cleaner?

09E92M34ME · 01-20-2012, 11:45 AM

Thanks Tom. I'm thinking the same thing. My back spacers haven't started yet, but I switched to a new detail guy and thats when it started after awhile.

THE TECH · 01-20-2012, 11:54 AM

I was wondering how aluminum could rust.

M3PO · 01-20-2012, 12:57 PM

Aluminum oxidizes at a powdery white looking finish. I'm not sure what's going on with those.

09E92M34ME · 01-20-2012, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by M3PO

Aluminum oxidizes at a powdery white looking finish. I'm not sure what's going on with those.

I'm not sure either but i'm pretty sure it has something to do with what my detailer is using on them.

THE TECH · 01-20-2012, 02:46 PM

Definitely appears to be rust though. Were the spacers ever made from steel Tom? Never really heard of steel spacers, but nothing would surprise me these days.

M3PO · 01-20-2012, 03:39 PM

It definitely looks like rust. My only thought is transfer from the hubs maybe?

09E92M34ME · 01-20-2012, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 09E92M34ME

I've had mine for about a year and they are starting to rust pretty bad. Anyone else have this expierence? I'm just trying to narrow down how this is happening. If it's not happening to anyone else I'll have to look into what my detailer is using.
*********I just want to clarify that the quality of the EAS products I have bought have been top notch. I bought my OEM BMW 359 gts rims from them and they were the OEM real deal as advertised. All other non OEM products that I've purchased from EAS have been top notch and I'm sorry for any confusion. I just talked to my detailer and the product he was using to detail my rims created the issue. (it was very acidic just as Tom suggested) Tom and the guys at EAS are top notch. Just make sure you know what your detailer is using on your car before they proceed. Sorry if there was any negative thoughts about the Macht Schnell spacers and/or EAS. I respect them both.

check original post for update. thanks

01-20-2012, 08:43 AM	#1
09E92M34ME Captain 70 Rep 920 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: VIRGINIA iTrader: (0)	Macht Schnell spacers rusting? UPDATE!!! Not EAS fault I've had mine for about a year and they are starting to rust pretty bad. Anyone else have this expierence? I'm just trying to narrow down how this is happening. If it's not happening to anyone else I'll have to look into what my detailer is using. ********I just want to clarify that the quality of the EAS products I have bought have been top notch. I bought my OEM BMW 359 gts rims from them and they were the OEM real deal as advertised. All other non OEM products that I've purchased from EAS have been top notch and I'm sorry for any confusion. I just talked to my detailer and the product he was using to detail my rims created the issue. (it was very acidic just as Tom suggested) Tom and the guys at EAS are top notch. Just make sure you know what your detailer is using on your car before they proceed. Sorry if there was any negative thoughts about the Macht Schnell spacers and/or EAS. I respect them both. Attached Images __________________ 09 E92 M3,AW/FR. MODS:Performane Kidney Grills,Side Gills,Exhaust Tips,BMW Performance Pedals,359 Satin Black GTS Wheels,275/35/19R & 255/35/19F PSS's,Dinan Stage I Suspension,Macht Schnell Spacers 12mmF,5mmR,Rear Fogs,Euphoria 6k,LCI Tails,LUX v3,OEM IND Painted Alpine White CF Performance Spoiler, Front Splitters, and Front Reflectors,Gloss Black Hood Vents,M Performance Steering Wheel. Last edited by 09E92M34ME; 01-20-2012 at 10:24 PM..*
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nchan50 Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 210 Posts Drives: 2009 JzB/FR e92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Any chance it is brake dust? I've had my MS spacers for a while and there's no sign of rust (even when I took them off and switched out the set).
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01-20-2012, 11:45 AM	#6
09E92M34ME Captain 70 Rep 920 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: VIRGINIA iTrader: (0)	Thanks Tom. I'm thinking the same thing. My back spacers haven't started yet, but I switched to a new detail guy and thats when it started after awhile. __________________ 09 E92 M3,AW/FR. MODS:Performane Kidney Grills,Side Gills,Exhaust Tips,BMW Performance Pedals,359 Satin Black GTS Wheels,275/35/19R & 255/35/19F PSS's,Dinan Stage I Suspension,Macht Schnell Spacers 12mmF,5mmR,Rear Fogs,Euphoria 6k,LCI Tails,LUX v3,OEM IND Painted Alpine White CF Performance Spoiler, Front Splitters, and Front Reflectors,Gloss Black Hood Vents,M Performance Steering Wheel.
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01-20-2012, 12:57 PM	#8
M3PO Colonel 84 Rep 2,792 Posts Drives: '08 IB E92 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: OC iTrader: (7)	Aluminum oxidizes at a powdery white looking finish. I'm not sure what's going on with those.
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THE TECH BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 307 Rep 13,093 Posts Drives: BPMsport 2012 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Kansas iTrader: (45) Garage List 2013 Nissan GTR [0.00] 2019 Sierra Denali ... [0.00] 1999 Nissan Silvia [0.00] 1999 Nissan Skyline ... [0.00] 1998 Toyota Supra [0.00]	Definitely appears to be rust though. Were the spacers ever made from steel Tom? Never really heard of steel spacers, but nothing would surprise me these days.
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01-20-2012, 03:39 PM	#11
M3PO Colonel 84 Rep 2,792 Posts Drives: '08 IB E92 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: OC iTrader: (7)	It definitely looks like rust. My only thought is transfer from the hubs maybe?
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