How to clean this (pic) rust?
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Wire brush would be the non-chemical way to do it.
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The rust will come back. All things return to thier natural state (Iron Oxide). I only see a thin layer of rust in the picuture (except close to hub .. brush + wd40 may be needed there). The thin layer of rust once formed, some what protects you from further rust. The one that starts gnawing into metal ... you will start seeing oxide eruptions is the one to worry about.
I am staying with stock but have heard of rust-inhibitor electroplated rotors. They may be the right cure you are looking for.
Salim.
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The rust will come back. All things return to thier natural state (Iron Oxide). I only see a thin layer of rust in the picuture (except close to hub .. brush + wd40 may be needed there). The thin layer of rust once formed, some what protects you from further rust. The one that starts gnawing into metal ... you will start seeing oxide eruptions is the one to worry about.
I am staying with stock but have heard of rust-inhibitor electroplated rotors. They may be the right cure you are looking for.
Salim.
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im not sure if this is a good idea or not but when i had rust on my bike me and my friend cleaned off the rust using coca-cola...
don't try it unless some of the more wiser members think it's okay too.. but when i used coke... the rust came off completely.
don't try it unless some of the more wiser members think it's okay too.. but when i used coke... the rust came off completely.
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Cosmetic cleaning only is needed
Originally Posted by salimshah
Wire brush would be the non-chemical way to do it.
But
The rust will come back. All things return to thier natural state (Iron Oxide). I only see a thin layer of rust in the picuture (except close to hub .. brush + wd40 may be needed there). The thin layer of rust once formed, some what protects you from further rust. The one that starts gnawing into metal ... you will start seeing oxide eruptions is the one to worry about.
I am staying with stock but have heard of rust-inhibitor electroplated rotors. They may be the right cure you are looking for.
Salim.
But
The rust will come back. All things return to thier natural state (Iron Oxide). I only see a thin layer of rust in the picuture (except close to hub .. brush + wd40 may be needed there). The thin layer of rust once formed, some what protects you from further rust. The one that starts gnawing into metal ... you will start seeing oxide eruptions is the one to worry about.
I am staying with stock but have heard of rust-inhibitor electroplated rotors. They may be the right cure you are looking for.
Salim.
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Diet or regular Coke ?
Originally Posted by BrianGS430
im not sure if this is a good idea or not but when i had rust on my bike me and my friend cleaned off the rust using coca-cola...
don't try it unless some of the more wiser members think it's okay too.. but when i used coke... the rust came off completely.
don't try it unless some of the more wiser members think it's okay too.. but when i used coke... the rust came off completely.
And another question:
Diet or regular Coke ? Please? ))))
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Originally Posted by F242
I like how simple that sounds a lot. Does anybody know any reason why I should not do it?
And another question:
Diet or regular Coke ? Please? ))))
And another question:
Diet or regular Coke ? Please? ))))
regular coke btw... diet coke isn't strong enough... reg. coke is strong enough to eat away at the rust...
again... i'm not sure if this is a good idea or not and how it might affect the performance of the brakes... could any other members chime in if this is okay or not?
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Originally Posted by al sicnarf
wirebrush then paint with high temp paint.
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Easy, slightly toxic way: Naval Jellly, wipe on wipe off...
Green Peace way: Lemon juice and a wire brush.
Power tool guy way: 3M Scotchbrite Discs
Hand Tool Way:: 3M Green Scrubbie and some dish washing detergent.
Donald Trump way: New Rotors...or new car, depending on the mood.
Green Peace way: Lemon juice and a wire brush.
Power tool guy way: 3M Scotchbrite Discs
Hand Tool Way:: 3M Green Scrubbie and some dish washing detergent.
Donald Trump way: New Rotors...or new car, depending on the mood.