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Old 03-26-2008   #1 (permalink)
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Default Cleaning Rotors?

I am looking at the rotors on my wheels... is there anything that can clean off what looks like a layer of rust and gunk on them? I see pictures of peoples wheels and everyones always look so perfect...what's the secret. I know you folks will share

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Are you talking on the mounting surface or on the rotor itself?
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the front face of the part you can see while looking at the rims, like behind of there. if still not a good description I will see about getting a picture in the daylight tomorrow
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the front face of the part you can see while looking at the rims, like behind of there. if still not a good description I will see about getting a picture in the daylight tomorrow
I'm assuming you are talking about the contact surface of the rotors. (where the brake pad makes contact) The rust should come off after a short trip around the block. Rust will form due to the rotor surface being bare steel. Lack of use = rust. The rate at which the rust forms is depending on how frequently you drive the car and the climate/humidity in your area. My climate is pretty dry but even still my '88 Mustang will show rust after about a month because it just sits most of time. A short cruise...and they are shiny as can be.
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