How to keep rust off rotors???

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Jul 17, 2011 | 07:11 PM

hazards280

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How to keep rust off rotors???

Does anyone have any idea of how to keep rust off the center of rotors. I just replaced mine and they are starting to rust where the hub and everything is in the center. I was told you could coat them in zinc, which can be purchased in a spray can at Tractor Supply for like $6.

Any other ideas? I would like them to look shiny still!

Jul 17, 2011 | 08:10 PM

gxp-miller-gxp

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are you only looking at them after you wash it ? i mean mine get like that but once you drive it comes off.

Jul 17, 2011 | 09:58 PM

hazards280

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are you only looking at them after you wash it ? i mean mine get like that but once you drive it comes off.

No, I am talking about the piece of the rotor that never comes in contact with the brake pads. Right in the center of the wheel, where all the lugnuts and everything attach. Here are some pics of my rotors new (about two weeks ago) they are already rusty in the middle where the time comes in contact with the rotor.

Ignore the dirty undercarriage, I havent had time to clean it lately.

Jul 18, 2011 | 03:10 AM

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Well after I wash her, I use a little brake cleaner from Auto Zone(I'm able to get between the rims because I have thin 5 spoke rims and long *** fingers LOL) And I let it dry later, but honestly, like GXP-miller-GXP stated driving with my ceramic brake pads clean those things VERY VERY well!!! I have cross drilled rotors as well......

Jul 18, 2011 | 07:39 AM

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the hub ? mine is extremely rusty in that spot as well, i just learned to deal with it though. i suppose you could lightly sand it it, and use high temp paint