How to clean Rust from Rotors????
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Re: How to clean Rust from Rotors???? (MTWallet)
WD -40 :eek: :lol: :lol:
[Modified by jim482, 4:56 AM 4/7/2002]
[Modified by jim482, 4:56 AM 4/7/2002]
Racer
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From: Burlington Ontario
Re: How to clean Rust from Rotors???? (RCswish)
No rolling eyes, I promise.
If you are serious about it, check with the vendors,
somebody sells "cat covers" that cover the rotor hats
and eliminate this problem. I even think they came in
different colors.
If you are serious about it, check with the vendors,
somebody sells "cat covers" that cover the rotor hats
and eliminate this problem. I even think they came in
different colors.
Racer
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From: Harrisburg PA
Re: How to clean Rust from Rotors???? (RCswish)
For just a couple of bucks you can get some "hat covers" that will cover up the part of the rotor that does not engage the pads. They come in several colors as well.
If you want to do it right, however, zinc washed rotors, or rotors with aluminum hats are the way to go.
If you want to do it right, however, zinc washed rotors, or rotors with aluminum hats are the way to go.
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Joined: Mar 2002
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From: Orlando FL
Re: How to clean Rust from Rotors???? (LTD)
what's up with the hat covers? Where can you get them at? I haven't seen them on any of the forum vendor's sites (Maybe not looking in the right place).
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From: Palm City Florida
Re: How to clean Rust from Rotors???? (RCswish)
Dude I knew what you were referring to. I asked the same question 6 months ago. And I got...Drive it, hit the brakes... :rolleyes:
Anyway.. Here is what I did. Paint is cheap looking especially over rust. Get em plated and done professionally. Check out my pic. Also look at the caliper brackets. I had them plated too.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=237398
Anyway.. Here is what I did. Paint is cheap looking especially over rust. Get em plated and done professionally. Check out my pic. Also look at the caliper brackets. I had them plated too.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=237398
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2002
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From: Ca
Re: How to clean Rust from Rotors???? (AFVETTE)
Well sounds like WD40 then painting is my answer. I think the chroming and covers are nice but I dont have chrome rims and those covers are a waste of $$ IMO. :rolleyes: :lol:
Melting Slicks
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Re: How to clean Rust from Rotors???? (RCswish)
RCswish,
Another overlooked rust problem is the cooling fin portion of the rotor. These produce a ton of rust, and it slings it on the inside of the rim eventually damaging the clear coat, chrome, bare aluminum or what ever. Zinc washed is best but VHT 900 degree brake and rotor paint sprayed directly into the fins (after masking off the braking surface) helps a lot. This stuff is stubborn!! No Rolleyes! :D :cheers: :flag
Another overlooked rust problem is the cooling fin portion of the rotor. These produce a ton of rust, and it slings it on the inside of the rim eventually damaging the clear coat, chrome, bare aluminum or what ever. Zinc washed is best but VHT 900 degree brake and rotor paint sprayed directly into the fins (after masking off the braking surface) helps a lot. This stuff is stubborn!! No Rolleyes! :D :cheers: :flag
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