Rusty discs.
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Rusty discs.
My new discs look to be rusting a lot - I'm assuming this is normal but as it's "new rust" it's very orangy and stands out a mile.
Is there much point in cleaning it off - or is there something I can do get rid of it and prevent it coming back?
Is there much point in cleaning it off - or is there something I can do get rid of it and prevent it coming back?
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Originally Posted by rustybin
Mine are the same. I'm assuming that once the pads have bedded in and left a bit of a coating on the disc it will settle down a bit.
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I'm not meaning the disc's braking surface - I was meaning the area that the pads don't touch...
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Originally Posted by richiewong
Sand it back and use Hammerite.
i used hammerite on my rear discs but the lacquer is a bit easier to apply.
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Originally Posted by hoskib
i used hi temp engine lacquer on my callipers, would this be ok on the discs?
i used hammerite on my rear discs but the lacquer is a bit easier to apply.
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i used hammerite on my rear discs but the lacquer is a bit easier to apply.
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Used to paint the outer edge and inner hub bit silver.
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Originally Posted by richiewong
Never had any problems with Hammerite and temps on the discs in the past.
Used to paint the outer edge and inner hub bit silver.
Used to paint the outer edge and inner hub bit silver.
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Originally Posted by richiewong
Hammerite colours
what is a good stockist that might have the 2 silver colours for me to choose from? (unless i've missed others, the local halfords only do black)
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I'm not meaning the disc's braking surface - I was meaning the area that the pads don't touch...
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Originally Posted by jowl
Yet I can't find red for love nor money!
Hmmmm, yellow calipers? lol
Hmmmm, yellow calipers? lol
if you can't find hammerite, folia tec (or something like that) do a calliper painting kit and red is one of the colours they do.
or get some red high temp engine lacquer, nearly went for red myself before deciding on black and that was ideal stuff to use
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Originally Posted by messiah
My new discs look to be rusting a lot - I'm assuming this is normal but as it's "new rust" it's very orangy and stands out a mile.
Is there much point in cleaning it off - or is there something I can do get rid of it and prevent it coming back?
Is there much point in cleaning it off - or is there something I can do get rid of it and prevent it coming back?
Having the light layer of rust on isnt a problem and you just need to brake gently to remove it, you can get it after cleaning your car, its only if its ingrained that you need to worry, then you may need to sand them down (we are talking thick layer here).
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