Disc brake dust shields
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Disc brake dust shields
Someone here probably knows. Are the disc brake dust shields for the front disc brakes galavanized steel? 
Mine were pretty rusty. I was cleaning them up in prep for painting, but the rust converter says not to use on galvanized metal. In some areas, it appears that it may be galvanized, but I can't tell for sure. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Mine were pretty rusty. I was cleaning them up in prep for painting, but the rust converter says not to use on galvanized metal. In some areas, it appears that it may be galvanized, but I can't tell for sure. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
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Hmm. Maybe I should have them blasted and powdercoated. I didn't think of that, earlier. Of course, it will take close to 4 weeks to get them back, if I do that and I don't know if I want to wait for them. I guess I could just pull the front brakes off and install them when they get back. I'm so looking forward to getting this thing rolling again.
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The stuff I use on spark plugs, lug nuts on alloy wheels, all external bolts like brake and suspension, etc. And, the stuff that gets all over everything and won't come off. 
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And valve covers on aluminum heads? I was being a bit facesious, but I think my winking smiley wasn't quit big enough. 
I really appreciate the idea on the powdercoating. Thanks, Gary.
I really appreciate the idea on the powdercoating. Thanks, Gary.
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Welcome on the powder coating idea. Since I do my own coating I coat a lot of things others wouldn't.
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Having said that, I've only done one other job for someone else and he made me an offer I couldn't refuse so I did it. In other words, I don't have pricing nor any clue as to how to price. So, Ron, shoot me a PM if you are interested and we'll see what happens.
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So for those wondering what was the plan, I decided to just wirebrush and clean them up, and painted them. That way if they ever get chipped, I can easily touch them up, and if ever needed, they can be blasted clean and repainted or powdercoated at a later date.
