Rotor protection for storage ?

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Mar 15, 2007 | 04:50 PM

VetteSkip

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From: Medford NJ

Rotor protection for storage ?

Can anyone recommend anything to put on my new stock rotors to protect them from rust during restoration and storage??

Thank!

My 69 project:
http://corvette2.homestead.com/MainPage.html

Mar 15, 2007 | 05:41 PM

72LS1Vette

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A light coating of oil will help keep moisture away. If you are storing the rotors in a dry area they shouldn't rust too much anyway.

Rick B.

Mar 15, 2007 | 05:44 PM

Jud Chapin

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How long do you plan on storing it? I had a '67 stored for 8 years and never had any problem with rusting rotors. If you lived by the ocean I might have some concern with all the salt air but I think you'll be okay in Medford, NJ. If you're that concerned, pull the calipers and put a slight coat of grease on them. You'll obviously need to clean them up before you start driving the car again. BTW, I went to summer camp in Medford Lakes many years ago.

Mar 15, 2007 | 05:46 PM

FeedVaal

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Rust is caused by a moist oxygenated atmosphere, so my suggestion is to get a large sealable storage bag to stick it in then suck the air out with a vacuum pump or a line off a running engine. No air - no rust. Of coarse this is for a non-installed unit.

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Mar 15, 2007 | 05:48 PM

Artsvette73

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Good coat of oil in a plastic bag should work. Antoher way is have them zinc coated.

Mar 15, 2007 | 06:03 PM

gorrie16

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Dont new rotors come with a protective coating to prevent rusting while on the shelf? As long as you dont clean the rotors with brake cleaner you should be good unless of corse you already cleaned them.

Mar 15, 2007 | 06:31 PM

VetteSkip

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Thanks for the replies guys! Jud, I actually do live in Medford Lakes (about 1/4 from the camp) seems like you moved to warmer weather.
I think you guys are right, a light coating of oil should work ok, and clean it off when ready to put the pads on and use the car.
The rotors are mounted on the car, and have been cleaned and the air fins sprayed with a clear, so the manufacturers coating has been cleaned off.
If you haven't already, take a peek at my web site http://corvette2.homestead.com/MainPage.html

Mar 15, 2007 | 11:20 PM

coinwasher

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From: Glen Allen (Richmond) Virginia

Nice site and nice job, I have had my 69 chassis in unheated storage for about 4 months. No rust on anything but I did give everything a light coat of WD-40.