Rust on the rotors
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From: Central Ma
Originally Posted by eightyvette
Every time I wash my car, it seems that a thin coat of rust hazes over on the rotors. What is the safest and best way to get it off?
thanks in advance
Keith
thanks in advance
Keith
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From: Cresskill NJ
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From: Rumford RI
Originally Posted by SilverBullit02
basic jr.high science class here.water + ferrous metal(iron/steel)= rust. drive it around the block, that'll clean the rust off.
As always, genuine suggestions.
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You don't even have to drive it around any where! In my driveway after washing, I let it roll backwards a bit, lightly hit the brakes. Drive it foward into the garage, lightly hit the brakes (before I hit the wall 
) and bingo... no effort and no more rust!
) and bingo... no effort and no more rust!
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What the hell are you doing getting water on your car!?!?! 
Your car should never be in a situation that would make it dirty enough to require water. An occasional dusting with a California Duster, or at MOST a wipe down with Sal approved Zaino detailing spray with 100% American Virgin micro-kevlar towels. But water?!?!? Are you insane?
Do you know what happens to these cars when they get wet?
Your car should never be in a situation that would make it dirty enough to require water. An occasional dusting with a California Duster, or at MOST a wipe down with Sal approved Zaino detailing spray with 100% American Virgin micro-kevlar towels. But water?!?!? Are you insane?
Do you know what happens to these cars when they get wet?
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I was washing my vette one day when a friend came by and was complimenting me on it. He then said the only thing he didn't like was the bronze rotors and I should order some that were chrome. I kinda laughed and told him a couple taps of the brakes would take care of it. They are ugly until they get cleaned
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Originally Posted by JLA
Drive it. Then clean the wheels.
Short of getting zinc washed rotors, that's the easiest way.
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Originally Posted by bcseitz
You don't even have to drive it around any where! In my driveway after washing, I let it roll backwards a bit, lightly hit the brakes. Drive it foward into the garage, lightly hit the brakes (before I hit the wall ) and bingo... no effort and no more rust!
) and bingo... no effort and no more rust!
That's what I used to do.After you get tired of that, just buy some sportbrakes zinc coated rotors like I did.
