Flywheel surface rust

[turboaccord98]

Hey guys I got a Fidanza aluminum flywheel from a guy on craigslist. It is brand new but it has surface rust on the friction surface because the guy opened the plastic packaging. My question is does it matter if this gets on my clutch or should I clean it with something? If so what should I use?

This is what it looks like.

 

[BadgerType]

try cleaning it with brake parts cleaner, if the rust is still there, i would highly reccomend getting it resurfaced

doit it right the first time since it is not fun to keep dropping the tranny

 

[turboaccord98]

Okay thanks for the advice. I definately dont want to pull my tranny again after this.

 

[BadgerType]

i am 98% sure that brake parts cleaner will clear up mild surface rust, but i would spend the 20 bux or so resurface it and get it done right the first time

 

[1NonlyAccord]

my whole flywheel is solid rust,due to not having that plate over it and the oilpan at the bottom..my downpipe o2 sensor and oil return line is in the way..stupid shop.
but i have my new act 12.9lb flywheel here nxt to me ready.ha

 

[HondaLuver83]

I wouldnt worry about it too much, get it resurfaced if you must.

 

[turboaccord98]

Im gettin it resurfaced tomorrow for 25 bucks.

 

[99CcordMTF23]

steelwool? scrub? save?

 

[Kekekekeke]

Definitely rust on a flywheel is bad.