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christianchevell · 11-11-2017, 07:18 AM

Well since your so worried to show off gen 6 wheels apparently your maybe in a high Salt area? I live in Oregon in a 13 with 27k on the odometer on my SS a lot fo rain driving and have no rust on my rotors .....You can tape off the contact surfaces, then paint after a mild sanding...frankly the stock oiling/ what ever on mine has kept mine rust free for like 5 years now.... The first years of any car not so good for some things..... eventually though you will have to get new rotors and that may be the ticket if you don't want the PITA.....

Spurshot · 11-11-2017, 07:34 AM

For removing rust, you can either chemically remove it or mechanically remove it. It’s a messy, dirty job either way. You could also drop them at a shop and have them glass bead blasted. Sand blasting is a bit coarse for the braking surface, imo.

The other option is to use a rust neutralizing paint right over the rust.

The Vette guys were zinc plating their rotors a few years ago.

For a paint, I’d use an engine enamel which has some additional heat and chemical resistance.

New GM Brembo rotors come spray painted silver on all surfaces.

Black or silver would be my choice.

2SScamaro2010 · 11-11-2017, 07:50 AM

Mine were not that bad but I pulled mine off and painted the hats with some hi temp spray paint. Cost me no more than a can of spray paint and my time. Just make sure you knock off all that rust before you paint anything.

orange devil · 11-11-2017, 11:29 AM

Like I said before instead of buying harsh chemicals to get rid of the rust just use a hundred percent natural white vinegar it neutralizes rust better than anything that you can buy expensive.

gringo · 11-11-2017, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Elvis66

Like I said before instead of buying harsh chemicals to get rid of the rust just use a hundred percent natural white vinegar it neutralizes rust better than anything that you can buy expensive.

Naval jelly works the best.

Smokin19 · 11-12-2017, 07:49 AM

Check out this thread, everything you need to know how to get these results, it's easy.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=390555

Spurshot · 11-12-2017, 01:11 PM

One more method... electrolysis. It’s the same physics used to chrome plate, only in reverse.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=54ADeB6V1rQ

1Coopgt · 11-12-2017, 02:51 PM

Spurshot · 11-13-2017, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Synner

Its bare steel not a flood car. GM didn't coat rotors until a few years into production after a slew of complaints.

Take the wheel off, 2 bolts to remove caliper, one star bolt that holds the rotor on, and then wire brush and paint the hat and perimeter. Just mask the wear surface. You don't want paint sliming up your pads.

Don't forget to replace the Torque To Yield (30lbs +90 degrees) bolts that hold the calipers on.

lbls1 · 11-13-2017, 10:01 AM

Steel bristle brush. Go over the area, and then put grease (Vaseline, or wheel bearing grease) over the sanded metal area. It will keep the rust away for a good while, and it looks much better.

Reichler · 11-13-2017, 01:56 PM

Wire brush the loose rust, clean with IPA, then paint 2 coats of POR-15 High Temp Paint with a foam brush:

https://www.por15.com/HIGH-TEMP_p_104.html

I've done numerous cars from daily drivers to garage queens. This is a daily driven GTO that I did over 5 years ago. It's owned by my father, sits outside 24/7, and still looks perfect to this day:

11-11-2017, 07:18 AM	#15
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2021 zl1 a-10 WildCherry Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,622 View My Garage	Well since your so worried to show off gen 6 wheels apparently your maybe in a high Salt area? I live in Oregon in a 13 with 27k on the odometer on my SS a lot fo rain driving and have no rust on my rotors .....You can tape off the contact surfaces, then paint after a mild sanding...frankly the stock oiling/ what ever on mine has kept mine rust free for like 5 years now.... The first years of any car not so good for some things..... eventually though you will have to get new rotors and that may be the ticket if you don't want the PITA..... __________________ 2021 Wild Cherry ZL1 A10, Sunroof, Data,Red Carbon Interior, Nav, RotoFab Big Gulp , Elite x2ultra, Borla ATAK, Driveshaft shop, BMR susp, Speed covers, intercoolers, ATI , 2650 MAG, DSX lid, 103 NW, TSP Longtubes & cats, LPE, 1le mods, ,LME cover, Katech pump and chain, Trunnions, BTR stage 2, LPE boostapump, Gforce, Speed eng , Granetteli, etc etc

11-11-2017, 07:34 AM	#16
Spurshot Drives: 2014 2SS blue Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Socal Posts: 689	For removing rust, you can either chemically remove it or mechanically remove it. It’s a messy, dirty job either way. You could also drop them at a shop and have them glass bead blasted. Sand blasting is a bit coarse for the braking surface, imo. The other option is to use a rust neutralizing paint right over the rust. The Vette guys were zinc plating their rotors a few years ago. For a paint, I’d use an engine enamel which has some additional heat and chemical resistance. New GM Brembo rotors come spray painted silver on all surfaces. Black or silver would be my choice. __________________ Last edited by Spurshot; 11-11-2017 at 08:37 AM.

11-11-2017, 07:50 AM	#17
2SScamaro2010 Drives: 2010 2SS M6 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 266	Mine were not that bad but I pulled mine off and painted the hats with some hi temp spray paint. Cost me no more than a can of spray paint and my time. Just make sure you knock off all that rust before you paint anything. __________________ Mods: SW Retro Chambered cat back, CAI cai black, APEX scoop and ww tank, RX catch can, APEX Skip-shift Eliminator, Hurst short throw, Speeddawg knob, Kooks 1 7/8 headers high flow cats, BMR trailing arms and toe rods, Livernois dyno tune, ZL1 grill and side skirts.WHP: 415 WTQ: 407

11-12-2017, 07:49 AM	#20
Smokin19 Drives: 19' ZL1 A10, w/pdr Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: S.W. ohio Posts: 1,713	Check out this thread, everything you need to know how to get these results, it's easy. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=390555 __________________ BTR Stg II cam w/ 38% fuel lobe, ARH 2" headers into 3" w/Gesi cats, Kong X port, Weapon X triple ht exchangers, NW 103, Rotofab big gulp, DSX lowside, TCM tune, BMR Lockout, Mustang dyno 720 rwhp, 634 rwtq on 93 pump.

11-12-2017, 01:11 PM	#21
Spurshot Drives: 2014 2SS blue Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Socal Posts: 689	One more method... electrolysis. It’s the same physics used to chrome plate, only in reverse. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=54ADeB6V1rQ __________________ Last edited by Spurshot; 11-12-2017 at 01:36 PM.

11-11-2017, 11:29 AM	#18
orange devil Account Suspended Drives: 2019 SS 2019 mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: California Posts: 1,694	Like I said before instead of buying harsh chemicals to get rid of the rust just use a hundred percent natural white vinegar it neutralizes rust better than anything that you can buy expensive.

11-12-2017, 02:51 PM	#22
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11-13-2017, 10:01 AM	#24
lbls1 Drives: 2002 Camaro SS SOM; 2015 Malibu LTZ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 4,073	Steel bristle brush. Go over the area, and then put grease (Vaseline, or wheel bearing grease) over the sanded metal area. It will keep the rust away for a good while, and it looks much better. __________________ '02 CAMARO SS SOM; 5.7L LS1/FLS6B '08 TBSS AWD Black Granite Metallic '15 Malibu LTZ 2LZ Turbo *'14 CAMARO ZL1 Blue Ray Metallic* '25 Silverado 1500 High Country 6.2L

11-13-2017, 01:56 PM	#25
Reichler Drives: 2004 GTO & 2005 GTO Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 303	Wire brush the loose rust, clean with IPA, then paint 2 coats of POR-15 High Temp Paint with a foam brush: https://www.por15.com/HIGH-TEMP_p_104.html I've done numerous cars from daily drivers to garage queens. This is a daily driven GTO that I did over 5 years ago. It's owned by my father, sits outside 24/7, and still looks perfect to this day: Attached Images