MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => How to Guides / Troubleshooting => Topic started by: RedRobin on May 16, 2012, 02:16:13 pm

Title: Cleaning up a brake disc....
Post by: RedRobin on May 16, 2012, 02:16:13 pm

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Hi guys,

I've got my OEM discs out of storage in my batcave (garage) where they have been since 2006 and find that part of the bubble-wrap bag has stuck itself to one side (inside surface when isntalled) of the disc.

Can anyone advise how I can remove the plastic without damaging the disc surface please?

Many Thanks  :drinking:

Title: Re: Cleaning up a brake disc....
Post by: Hedge on May 16, 2012, 02:18:18 pm

Just scrape it off with a razor blade or similar then sand it smooth with some wet or dry used dry.

Title: Re: Cleaning up a brake disc....
Post by: RedRobin on May 16, 2012, 06:14:02 pm

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Unfortunately not coming off too easily  :sad1:

Any plastic eating liquids I could use? Cellulose thinners aren't shifting it.

Title: Re: Cleaning up a brake disc....
Post by: DFish on May 16, 2012, 07:01:32 pm

Got anything like a tar remover?

Fish

Title: Re: Cleaning up a brake disc....
Post by: RedRobin on May 16, 2012, 07:10:50 pm

Quote from: DFish on May 16, 2012, 07:01:32 pm

Got anything like a tar remover?

Fish

....Yep, a Meg's one - Will try it tomorrow  :drinking:

Title: Re: Cleaning up a brake disc....
Post by: ianv5 on May 16, 2012, 07:35:32 pm

WD40 and a lighted match  :evilgrin:

Title: Re: Cleaning up a brake disc....
Post by: RedRobin on May 16, 2012, 08:23:53 pm

Quote from: ianv5 on May 16, 2012, 07:35:32 pm

WD40 and a lighted match  :evilgrin:

....Rather like brandy on a christmas pudding? Or are you trying to get my eyebrows singed?