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Old Feb 28, 2020 | 12:57 PM
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What can I do about this rust, if anything?[img]blob:https://www.corvetteforum.com/5576eb29-a3a7-4756-bffa-a3cf7e8bbadd[/img]

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I don't see it?
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Old Feb 28, 2020 | 01:35 PM
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Try posting again. Just select the little icon on the tool bar above that looks like a pictures, next to the paperclip.
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What can I do about this rust, if anything?

Not seeing it.

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Not seeing it.
[img]blob:https://www.corvetteforum.com/fce87348-297a-474c-828c-5eec6fb58b05[/img]

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Originally Posted by koolkats103
[img]blob:https://www.corvetteforum.com/fce87348-297a-474c-828c-5eec6fb58b05[/img]
Still not working.
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[QUOTE=BWF07;1601036845]Try posting again. Just select the little icon on the tool bar above that looks like a pictures, next to the paperclip.[/[img]blob:https://www.corvetteforum.com/fe27a822-d049-42fd-ad5d-9bc413cf44e1[/img]

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Originally Posted by BWF07
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[QUOTE=koolkats103;1601037405]
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Try posting again. Just select the little icon on the tool bar above that looks like a pictures, next to the paperclip.[/[img]blob:https://www.corvetteforum.com/1197fb99-9c82-412a-a52d-2bdfa71d2826[/img]
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[QUOTE=koolkats103;1601037421]
Originally Posted by BWF07
Try posting again. Just select the little icon on the tool bar above that looks like a pictures, next to the paperclip.[/[img]blob:https://www.corvetteforum.com/9d092660-cbc0-4fa6-afa5-4b831b79ace6[/img]
photo not posting when I hit reply. It’s showing when I hit quote.
I got it!

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How to get rid of rust.

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That rust will be gone the 1st time that you use the brakes
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Originally Posted by koolkats103
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What can I do about this rust, if anything?
Drive it.

Don't store it outside.

The rotor hat can be lightly sanded and painted with BBQ black.
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Step 1: Drive car.
Step 2: Apply Brake.
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Black wheels make the rotor rust more !!!!
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Originally Posted by 919cw313
Drive it.

Don't store it outside.

No choice. Going to store in a Rhino canvas portable garage. Completely enclosed and zipped up. No choice...........

The rotor hat can be lightly sanded and painted with BBQ black.
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ZINC PLATED Rotors........................





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Rust will disappear only where the pads contact the rotor.

Most have their rotors powder coated, or you can try to paint them yourself. Of course this means you will have to remove them which is not a difficult job.

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