Preventing Rust with Bilt Hamber Atom Mac | Corrosion Inhibitor for Cars

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In this video I’ll be testing out Bilt Hamber Atom Mac which is a corrosion inhibitor which can be used on the underside, wheel and suspension components of a car/ bike. I’ll be reviewing it on brake discs in this video and seeing if it prevents the ugly orange rust forming throughout the wash process!
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Time Stamps:
0:00 Bilt Hamber Atom Mac Review
0:51 Test #1
2:12 Test #2
3:14 Test #3
3:49 Important Tip!
4:33 Cost and Value for Money
5:26 Best Ways to Use Atom Mac

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@matttomblin6646 Жыл бұрын

A trick I learned from White Details is dry the brakes by using them straight after the wash. To minimise the rust forming.

@KiloRomeoOscar Жыл бұрын

Great Review and demonstration, like others have mentioned I also drive up and down my street a couple of times to remove the rust however like you mentioned it deposits all the orange dust onto the wheel barrel so anything that reduces that is a win in my book, also seems like a great product to apply on the underside for winter. Im deffo picking some up. something is better than nothing.

@shinychariotdetailing9707 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant tip Heather with the distilled water i have got this product recently but haven't got round to using it yet but thanks again for the heads up.

@AutoCareHQ Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Let me know how you get on with it if you get chance!

@Rob.Coleman Жыл бұрын

Interesting video, I've been using this for a while now, always with tap water but at a higher concentration. I spray the wheels and undercarriage after washing and always had good results so it's great to see your comparisons. Thanks for sharing 👍👍.

@AutoCareHQ Жыл бұрын

Cheers Rob!

@BarryCoombs1 Жыл бұрын

Bought a bottle of this last year on recommendation from the dealer and it does a good job - when I remember to do it! I'll try distilled water when I make up another batch to see if it improves the results even further. Thanks for the videos, really informative.

@AutoCareHQ Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Barry!

@Sep7emberSun Жыл бұрын

Just wanted to say that your videos are really professional. Love your channel. Thank you for great content.

@AutoCareHQ Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much I really appreciate that!

@steverabbits Жыл бұрын

An excellent and very thorough video Heather. I've never used Atom Mac but I am definitely going to buy some. I have always used the Jim White method, ie after doing the wheels and generally before doing the bodywork, drive the car up and down your road applying the brakes to almost a standstill maybe half a dozen times, the heat generated dries off the discs and hence no rust can form. it works but you obviously have to be careful not to get the discs wet again once you have done it!

@AutoCareHQ Жыл бұрын

Thank you! That sounds like a great technique, it definitely makes a difference to the overall finish when the discs aren't orange

@RoadToDetailing Жыл бұрын

Very good video Heather, as always! Atom Mac is a fairly interesting product, but very effective for preventing rust in a long run in certain areas.

@AutoCareHQ Жыл бұрын

Cheers Viktor! It’s definitely an interesting one, I’ve not heard of anything else similar. They do a lot of rust removal stuff too which looks very effective!

@RoadToDetailing Жыл бұрын

@@AutoCareHQ indeed BH does so many great stuff preventing dust. Another product came into my mind that has been made for similar cause: Hyde’s Serum Rustopper. An American brand, but as far as I seen it’s dedicated for brake discs only, but I can be wrong here due the lack of research I have done in this subject yet. I’m on the fence of buying atom-mac since a while, but it’s very beneficial as far as I see. Keep it up Heather 🙌

@marktrower2267 Жыл бұрын

As always fantastic and informative video Heather 👍🏼👍🏼

@AutoCareHQ Жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark! :)

@djmandrick Жыл бұрын

I use a blower to get the majority of water off immedaitely, finish the clean and if needed then drive 50m holding the brake very very lightly which is plenty to remove any that has formed since. Love BH products just not had a need for this but i can see it pairing well with their cavity wax etc. and underneath project, maybe when i get round to doing that. Great video. I love the simple dilution help and just giving the qtys of each - really easy to ref so thanks for those and easy to scale up. Can highly recommend a tank of de-ionised/distilled water, about 20 quid off ebay/amazon and WAY cheaper than buying it in smaller bottles. I learnt to use for any dilutions I need to make so only ever use small amounts. It's lasted me about two years and im somewhere near the bottom now. Add a tap for a fiver, it's great.

@AutoCareHQ Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching :) That sounds like a great technique, good shout on getting the deionised water in bulk as well, it can be quite pricey in small quantities!

@monkey555500 Жыл бұрын

ive got some on the way....cant wait to try it...

@jorgeaceves2068 Жыл бұрын

hi heather, nice video, I have used BH products and this one is very good in the winter season because Canadian government spread salt roads and you have to wash the car quickly and avoid corrosion, I have to tell thanks for the good advice about washing the car last week, and I have made a very good job and split water spot in my cars. Best.

@AutoCareHQ Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 😊 I can imagine it being a very useful product during a Canadian winter!

@jorgeaceves2068 Жыл бұрын

@@AutoCareHQ Right 😊

@alantaylor2 Жыл бұрын

Been using it for a while now & for me it works better with deionised water and a before & after application. However it doesn’t completely stop the rust tarnishing but vastly reduces it.

@markmoore6264 Жыл бұрын

This is a product I've been considering for a while now and will give it a try after watching your video. I'm planning on treating the underside and cavities with Bilt Hambers rustproofing products and this will make an excellent addition 👍

@AutoCareHQ Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching :) Let me know how you get on with it when you've had a chance to try it!

@markmoore6264 Жыл бұрын

@@AutoCareHQ I certainly will.

@stevec1097 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting vid Heather, and nice to see you speaking too; that was a nice personal touch, well done 👍🏻 😁

@AutoCareHQ Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Steve!

@Katton_sj Жыл бұрын

Very thorough review and interesting results

@AutoCareHQ Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@telnoone691 Жыл бұрын

Nice vid Heather I didn’t wait for your vid and bought it myself after you said you would do a vid in time, haven’t looked back it’s great on my bmw m sport breaks 👍

@AutoCareHQ Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and I'm glad you're happy with the purchase!

@warrenscott9380 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant Vid H, I see SO many Pro detailers present a car back to the customer with rusty discs. MY PET HATE. I have a M4 so large discs and black wheels. Obviously the moment i break the barrel get covered in orange dust.... So quite simply, just use the car dryer "I use BLO AIR RS" after and in-between getting the discs wet..No Rust... Keep up your Great Vids

@AutoCareHQ Жыл бұрын

Thank you I appreciate it! 😊

@13pcbs Жыл бұрын

Been using this for quite a while now Heather, annoying to get a layer of red dust on black drums, it does work. One thing I’ve tried which I don’t think you covered was a final quick spray after rinsing, then blow dry the disc and calliper first before the alloy, leaves like a bluey / yellow type of tarnish which does not appear on the drums. Another is knocking up some wheel covers to protect those dry wheels / discs before the main wash. [ hoping one of the car accessory units will come up with some kind of drum / disc umbrella which could be put in place prior to getting wet.] Forgot, one other thing, long term you'll see the cast drum between the polished disc and the stud face clean up back more to a factory finish as oppose to a band of rust.

@AutoCareHQ Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Those are great ideas!

@mozart369 Жыл бұрын

Hey Heather, thanks for this great and informative video! I never knew this product existed and could do this good of a job. Will definitely be using this in the future.

@AutoCareHQ Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Rick! Would love to hear how you get on with it when you give it a try 😊

@stevenjones19-m8i Жыл бұрын

Hi Heather, great video,this looks a brilliant idea, instead have having a brown brake disc.

@AutoCareHQ Жыл бұрын

Thank you! It’s a handy product to have, I’ve been using it on my car weekly and it definitely does the trick

@pfmusic1 Жыл бұрын

Very nice and informative video. Love this product and tend to spray on brakes after my wheel wash and just let it do it's thing. Might try the before and after to see if it's better. Thanks

@AutoCareHQ Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I think just spraying after makes the most difference to be honest but it’s well worth trying both methods!

@pfmusic1 Жыл бұрын

@@AutoCareHQ Thanks very much. You have a fantastic channel here. Well done

@gillywash1487 Жыл бұрын

Good point about the distilled water, it’s not something I’ve done but I do find I have to use stronger than recommended dilution to get good results with tap water. Not noticed much precipitate myself but it always needs a good shake. (Just learned precipitate is correct word for that build up in liquid 😅)

@AutoCareHQ Жыл бұрын

I didn’t expect it to happen to be honest, the water in my area must be harder than I thought!

@pauljames3514 Жыл бұрын

@@AutoCareHQ I'm from south wales where we have some of the softest tap water in the UK and still had a precipitate at 5%. Changed to distilled an d perfectly clear now

@MikesAutoDetailing Жыл бұрын

Great video, hope you have Great week

@AutoCareHQ Жыл бұрын

Cheers Mike you too!

@r49309 Жыл бұрын

Had mixed results with this stuff. Also tried applying before, during, after etc, and found the best chance of success was before and let dry and then after but then avoid getting wet when doing rest of car. Not perfect but does work and intuitively has to be better than not using given the low per use cost.

@richard73 Жыл бұрын

Looks like a great product,i drive my car asap after washing it,I don’t get the problem of rusty disc’s.

@AutoCareHQ Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Richard 😊

@robl6044 Жыл бұрын

Hey Heather great video on this gonna try some also

@AutoCareHQ Жыл бұрын

Cheers Rob!

@davebaldwin340 Жыл бұрын

Another great video heather bit pricey for the weekend cleaner but for a living be worth the money give the car that extra clean look

@AutoCareHQ Жыл бұрын

Cheers Dave 😊 yeah the price is what put me off it for a while to be honest. I know the cost per use is low but it can be difficult to find it more appealing than getting a new wax/ sealant when putting an order in 😂

@clewis5220 Жыл бұрын

I now see where I’ve been going wrong applying atomac, Heather , I will use distilled water and wait 20 mins for it to dry before cleaning the wheel, cheers!

@AutoCareHQ Жыл бұрын

No problem! I think the distilled water made the most difference for me. You probs won’t even need to spray it beforehand tbh I think just spraying after will hopefully do the trick!

@stephenjones6902 Жыл бұрын

Great info Heather. I must admit rusty discs can be annoying. Could you do a video in the future on small scratch removal.

@AutoCareHQ Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 😊 I’ll see what I can do!

@simonbradshaw3708 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing another interesting video and a product that looks like a worthwhile investment. If it reduces fallout material on the wheels then maybe it will save some costs using a dedicated cleaner? Look forward to the next video

@AutoCareHQ Жыл бұрын

Thanks Simon! I've not tried putting it directly on the wheel but that's a really interesting thought, it'd be cool if it did have that kind of effect

@samcas707 Жыл бұрын

I needed to rewatch your walkthrough as I just haven’t been able to get this product to work - in fact it’s not working for me anywhere near as the rust inhibitors in my go to wheel cleaner by P&S

@thedetailinghobbyist Жыл бұрын

Great demo 👍🏻 just recommended this to someone to solve this problem but I’ve never used it myself, I’ll send them here if they have queries 😂

@AutoCareHQ Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much!

@TheHairyHouseWife Жыл бұрын

cracking video heather

@AutoCareHQ Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@TheHairyHouseWife Жыл бұрын

@@AutoCareHQ anytime always watch your videos usually on my TV so can never comment

@kevinb7058 Жыл бұрын

Great tests Heather, BH do solid products. Have touchless to try coz it's supposed to be free rinsing, the autofoam seems to leave a kind of greasy film 👍

@AutoCareHQ Жыл бұрын

Thanks Kevin! They do make some really solid products

@djmandrick Жыл бұрын

I made the same what i now think is an error in ussage. At least it was for me. I did both cars at once this weekend.....(been using Touchless but this came to hand instead) as instead of using a fresh batch I just topped the bottle off as I didn't use all of oit last time. By doing that the concentration of the foam was way too high so a thin soap film (looks greasy) is left on every panel. My weedy pressure washer certainly couldn't get it off. I had to contact wash it with clean water gently until it comes off. I'm guessing a citrus prewash would have done it as well but I didn't have any! Perhaps use less product and see if that helps?

@kevinb7058 Жыл бұрын

@@djmandrick cheers mate 👍

@djmandrick Жыл бұрын

@@kevinb7058 Just hope it helps, I was on a timeline as well so a lot of time wasted correcting a simple error. For user experience Im sticking with Touchless, for my use cases it works better for me. Good luck.

@audifan4276 Жыл бұрын

Very informative.

@AutoCareHQ Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@vasileiospetropoulos2046 Жыл бұрын

Amazing!

@bartoszlisiak2542 10 ай бұрын

Poland ❤🌹 Super video 👍

@Nagfan09 Жыл бұрын

I was never one to pay much attention in science back in my school days..but distilled water and deionized water?? same same when it comes to using with atom mac? gonna try this as there is nothing worse after washing your car than seeing those orange discs! Cheers Heather!

@AutoCareHQ Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Deionised is a bit purer than distilled but you’ll be fine with either, it’s just tap water that I had a problem with!

@patrickvennard838 Жыл бұрын

Hi Heather yes I tried it after Martin OCD recommended it, I don't think it is worth the extra step with my cars.

@lukashudik4870 Жыл бұрын

Great product and great video,thx Heather:) I am wondering about suspension and underside,is it OK to use iron remover there,e.g. GT iron oxide and afterwards this BH? I am aiming to protect the bottom from corrosion. Thx :)

@AutoCareHQ Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching :) I don't think a lot of iron fallout removers should be used on bare metal so I probably wouldn't but it might be worth checking with the brand to see what they think too

@greymark420 Жыл бұрын

Hello Heather just subscribed. Good video, would be interesting to see this product in conjunction with P&S Brake Buster which has built in rust inhibitors. Maybe more effective using them together. Also how long does each application last.

@AutoCareHQ Жыл бұрын

Thanks for subscribing! I did actually give that a try but didn’t include it in the vid. Brake buster didn’t make any difference unfortunately for me with the rust forming but I do like that it has corrosion inhibitors which could benefit all the other components. It could be a very good combo for the rust-conscious car owners!

@orthodox1717 10 ай бұрын

@@AutoCareHQ really? BB for me makes a big difference against rust forming after a wash.

@daffyd5867 Жыл бұрын

Some brake pads will stick to the corrosion on the disc, if left unused in the garage after a wash...and grind for a few kilometres when used...

@photosmithy Жыл бұрын

Interesting product, more a preventative measure to rust as you mentioned. To be honest it wouldn't appeal to me as an normal car owner. Because how would I treat the under carriage without access to ramp, how would I know the undercarriage is actually being protected, how would I know how long each application protects for ie undercarriages are subject to so much, would a weeks worth of driving in wet weather wash it off? Tough one to justify for me even though the bottle would last ages.

@AutoCareHQ Жыл бұрын

That makes a lot of sense. I think using it on the undercarriage probs only makes sense on older cars or if you plan on keeping it for a really long time/ putting into storage

@johnbrown3951 Жыл бұрын

Another nugget from you. I do use this product before and after but I am never sure that it does much good but OCD uses it and rates it highly so I persevere but I dilute it into tap water. I will use distilled water in future if you let me know where I would access that or am I being naive.

@AutoCareHQ Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching John :) It's reasonably cheap on Amazon and eBay but some garages also sell it so you might be able to find it locally

@johnbrown3951 Жыл бұрын

@@AutoCareHQ Thanks

@UnitGorilla Жыл бұрын

Nice. Curious if you’ve used their Surfex-HD as a pre wash?

@Tim955w Жыл бұрын

It's a hugely versatile and effective product, used at just 5% you can see dirt melt away. A must have product for many people.

@nigelpayne4641 Жыл бұрын

Hi Heather, that's an interesting product, not sure if I would use it. On anther subject, can you apply a wax over a ceramic coating, thanks

@AutoCareHQ Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching :) There probably isn't much benefit in the vast majority of cases of waxing over a ceramic coating and you'll usually end up with worse performance to be honest. There are some brands though which haves waxes which can be used over their coatings like the Gyeon Wax and Pyramid Ceramic Wax. If you want to give it a try I'd go with something like that rather than another wax which might not be as compatible

@nigelpayne4641 Жыл бұрын

@@AutoCareHQ thanks Heather

@willg6199 Жыл бұрын

Anyone know what would happen if you mixed this in with a wheel cleaner, say like P&S brake buster (which already contains rust inhibitors)? Would be nice to cut down on the # of steps to clean wheels

@RadfahrerProductions Жыл бұрын

Hello Caretaker. I thought about a problem that drivers of electric cars often have: Corroded brakedisks caused by exzessiv recuperative breaking instead of using their mechanical brakes. Would this product also be helpful against it, or is the consideration absurd?

@coletorrens1121 Жыл бұрын

Another great vid Heather. Been using this for a while. I coated the discs on my old Saab before putting it to bed last winter, Was not 100% effective, but a massive improvement on previous years. Will certainly be doing that again this winter. On my to do list also is to coat the underside of my Navara which i got new in April. Am thinking AtomMac on the suspension etc, but not sure what to use on the under body. I've used Waxoyl previously but been left unimpressed. by the ease with which it washes away with road salt.This truck will be used hard over winter, and will be with me a long time, so its an essential job. Any recommendations anyone??

@AutoCareHQ Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much 😊It’s an interesting product, I’ve not heard of anything else similar! Hope you manage to find something for your Navara!

@Dkcode Жыл бұрын

Look into BH Dynax S50. It’s designed for the same job as Waxoyl. It’s self healing and you should apply it once a year. If you have the time you could coat the entire suspension components using BH Epoxy Mastic, that will be permanent, use S50 on any cavities and finish off with either Dynax UC or UB on any areas that are visible. Even using Atom Mac in a garden sprayer once a week to neutralise any salt underneath would be better than nothing.

@coletorrens1121 Жыл бұрын

@@Dkcode Thanks Dan, Sounds a plan. Everything i have used of BH, has worked well so my gut tells me this is the way. Given the Navaras reputation for chassis rot its essential i get it protected before the first salt goes down! Like the idea of atom mac in a sprayer to neutralise too. I have had a few Navaras, they are a great truck if they are looked after properly. All my others were over 5 years old before i got them and the rot had already set in, so this time i hope to stop it before it starts!

@kwl189 Жыл бұрын

@@coletorrens1121 BH began but creating rust and corrosion inhibiting products. So all of their products will have inhibitors in them to stop and prevent any build up. The best time to do these treatments is obviously before the need requires them as with rust, it's a fighting battle once it sets in.

@davec9736 11 ай бұрын

I love your accent !

@au18ert 10 ай бұрын

I think people are missing the point by saying just drive up the road after cleaning. The overspray is probably as beneficial as what goes in the disc. Its great especially on EVs that dont use their brakes very often. Brake dust is a pollutant that we should all try to minimise. The iron in the rotor becomes a pollutant quicker because of the oxidation.. If you find its not working as well as you hope increase the dilution. I use it at 10 percent as i drive an EV..

@urbandetailology664 Жыл бұрын

Do you rinse off after or leave it get dry?

@duncangrainge Жыл бұрын

Nice vid Heather, I see the visual benefit, however has anyone actually tested the impact on braking ? I’m thinking of my liability insurance . I already explain to customers re rusty discs but applying a product to discs which I am sure is perfectly safe I would want an indemnity to cover me. Is that mad ? 🤷🏼‍♂️

@AutoCareHQ Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 😊 I definitely haven’t detected any difference on braking and I reckon BH would’ve been weary to release something which could have safety implications but I get what you mean about covering yourself though, you don’t know how some clients would be in that situation!

@13pcbs Жыл бұрын

Had no issues at all, probably put more stress on a pad on initial movement having been parked for months and naturally rusted up. I assume BH will have done their homework to bat off any dealersip claims of invalidation etc..

@kimnewling5728 Жыл бұрын

Pretty cool product. I hate orange rotors.

@chriswebster3197 Жыл бұрын

Hi Heather, thanks for another great video, after spraying the discs with Atom Mac does it tend to run off and pool at bottom of the wheel barrel?

@AutoCareHQ Жыл бұрын

Nope it just evaporates pretty quick and doesn’t tend to run off much really unless you spray absolutely loads. It didn’t leave any water marks as well when using distilled water

@chriswebster3197 Жыл бұрын

@@AutoCareHQ thanks for the reply Heather, I didn't realise it evaporated. It looks like I need to order some.

@btbd2785 9 ай бұрын

So overall, it's really not that durable. If it's already struggling by just applying a degreaser, then I am wondering how it will do against everyday road conditions, i.e., road salt, dirt, grease and other environmental factors.

@anthonywhite721 Жыл бұрын

Love the Channel. But you’re only spraying that on the front part of the brake disc what about the rear part of the brake disc and the solution contaminating the brake pads which then can cause brakes squeal because you’re breaking down the friction material of the brake pad.

@AutoCareHQ Жыл бұрын

I don’t think it should cause any issues with the brake pads otherwise BH would be weary of selling it for the purpose of spraying on the discs

@anthonywhite721 Жыл бұрын

@@AutoCareHQ I get what your say & i totally understand. So would you say it’s more of a Visual aid to make the car look better after washing.

@AutoCareHQ Жыл бұрын

Yeah that’s the main reason I’m using it really. I think it could be good to do an undercarriage clean at some point and apply this too on my car as I’ve heard MX-5’s are a bit rust-prone!

@kwl189 Жыл бұрын

@@AutoCareHQ the old MX5s can be rust prone. The newer ones are more resilient I think however invest in some BH products as they are first and foremost about rust and corrosion prevent. That's why all their car products are so good.

@kwl189 Жыл бұрын

Can only do so much in regards to the brake disc. The pads don't squeal because of Atom Mac. Any squeaking I've ever had is long before I used Atom Mac. Ultimately with corrosion it's about slowing it down or trying to prevent it from beginning ideally. Once it's set in, then it can be a losing battle depending on how bad it is.

@preteshpatel959 Жыл бұрын

Might be better to move the vehicle forward and back just to clear excess rust then spray to protect.

@AutoCareHQ Жыл бұрын

It’s what I used to do but often it goes straight onto the wheel which can be a bit of a pain after washing

@preteshpatel959 Жыл бұрын

@@AutoCareHQ I understand I'm sure you have tried many methods. Your a pro vehicle cleaner. I have atom mac. I get same issue. I use it but sometimes give up on how disc brakes look. Wheels get caked faster then the vehicle gets dirty sometimes depending on weather. Also after so long we all need new pads and discs.