Audi D.I.Y. - Cleaning Rusting Brake Rotors
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Audi D.I.Y. - Cleaning Rusting Brake Rotors
Here is what the front rotors look like.......rust galore!
Into a plastic pan to remove the rust:
Non-toxic, biodegrable, earth friendly, Evapo-rust. I bought 2 gallons at a local gun shop. He raved about the stuff. He does all his guns in it:
The hubs had some rust on them so, 000 Steel Wool, cleaned with alcohol to remove any residue, studs taped off ready to paint(Dupli-Color High Heat 1200 degree flat black spray paint):
Rusty rotors submerged in the Evapo-Rust solution:
Rust all gone after just 1 hour. Rinsed with water and then air dried over night:
Hubs all painted:
Rear rotors are just as rusty:
Nickel Anti-Seize:
Putting Nickel Anti-Seize inside the rotor before I put it on the hub will prevent it from rusting to the hub.
Anti-Seize goes on the back of each pad:
Front re-assembled:
Rear rotor rust removed and painted:
Rear rotor re-assembled:
Wheel back on and no rust visible through the spokes of the wheel:
Into a plastic pan to remove the rust:
Non-toxic, biodegrable, earth friendly, Evapo-rust. I bought 2 gallons at a local gun shop. He raved about the stuff. He does all his guns in it:
The hubs had some rust on them so, 000 Steel Wool, cleaned with alcohol to remove any residue, studs taped off ready to paint(Dupli-Color High Heat 1200 degree flat black spray paint):
Rusty rotors submerged in the Evapo-Rust solution:
Rust all gone after just 1 hour. Rinsed with water and then air dried over night:
Hubs all painted:
Rear rotors are just as rusty:
Nickel Anti-Seize:
Putting Nickel Anti-Seize inside the rotor before I put it on the hub will prevent it from rusting to the hub.
Anti-Seize goes on the back of each pad:
Front re-assembled:
Rear rotor rust removed and painted:
Rear rotor re-assembled:
Wheel back on and no rust visible through the spokes of the wheel:
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Joined: Apr 2018
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From: Lancaster, Ohio
Re: Audi D.I.Y. - Cleaning Rusting Brake Rotors
Great Tip, I myself had this problem with my Audi A6. very annoying!
It took me forever to find out the best solution and I ended up using "IGL ecoclean iron" and it worked like wonder. Very recommended!
It took me forever to find out the best solution and I ended up using "IGL ecoclean iron" and it worked like wonder. Very recommended!
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