Cleaning rotors for painting

[dhardison]

My rotors have flash rust and need a coat of paint. Do you think this product would be safe to neutralize the rust before spraying with hi-temp paint?



http://www.eastwoodco.com/shopping/p...ProductID=1122

http://www.oxisolv.com/html/rust_remover.html

Thanks,
Dan

[astroracer]

Dan,
Get some of Dupont's Metal Etch or POR's Metal Ready. Use them with a scotch brite pad and they will clean up the rust without even blinking...
Mark

[BA.]

I've used OxiSolv before and have no complaints at all. It's clear though, so if you brush it on, it can be a little difficult to tell what's done and what's not done.

it does dry to leave a zinc coating. you'll notice a whitish texture slightly when it is dry. very slight.

You'll still want a good rust preventative paint/primer on top of that though I would think.
The POR (Paint Over Rust) product is just about unbeatable. You could just about use it alone and not use the OxiSolv, but the Oxi is just a good extra-measure.

[dhardison]

Mark/BA,

THANKS for the responses. My plan is to use the Oxisolv (since it's already being shipped to me), then a pre-painting prep spray, then finally some hi-temp caliper paint. Of course I'll mask off the areas where the pad has already made contact. If that doesn't work out I'll try the POR products.

Thanks again,
Dan