Rusted Rotors Tips On Painting? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Homeless Man · 06-10-2015, 07:24 PM

So when I paint my calipers I'm also gonna paint the rotor hats. They have a little rust on them just don't want it to get any worst. I'll hit it with scotch Brite pad then brake cleaner like the calipers. For u guys that do it how many layer and does it rust through after a period of time? I have the VHT Caliper Primer is that enough 3 layers so it won't rust through. I also want it to be the same color as the metal so do u think that primer will work well since I already have it or should I buy a color?

bradshaw · 06-10-2015, 10:24 PM

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Homeless Man · 06-10-2015, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Comrando

You should grab some plastic bags out of the dumpster you sleep in and cover the rotors and steal some black spray and paint graffiti on walls.

I'll make sure to graffiti all over your car if I ever see it

VChula · 06-11-2015, 12:57 AM

The paint you show in the picture will not hold up temperature-wise.

You will need this line of VHT paints instead:
http://www.vhtpaint.com/products/caliperpaint/

Just follow the steps shown on the web page and you will be good to go.

I would definitely not just use the primer. The primer will absorb moisture if it is not sealed - no mater how many coats you apply.

Vroom_vroom · 06-11-2015, 01:35 AM

You are a funny ****er I must give you that lmao

Homeless Man · 06-11-2015, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by VChula

The paint you show in the picture will not hold up temperature-wise.

You will need this line of VHT paints instead:
http://www.vhtpaint.com/products/caliperpaint/

Just follow the steps shown on the web page and you will be good to go.

I would definitely not just use the primer. The primer will absorb moisture if it is not sealed - no mater how many coats you apply.

I'm pretty sure if my rotors get hotter than 550 degrees then I have other problems to worry about other than paint. But I guess I will get VHT caliper paint then since you said it's not sealed.

rebelyell22 · 06-11-2015, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Comrando

You should grab some plastic bags out of the dumpster you sleep in and cover the rotors and steal some black spray and paint graffiti on walls.

Homeless Man · 06-11-2015, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Comrando

I'll give you a quarter if you don't.

Ok Ned Flanders

Hetfield03 · 06-11-2015, 02:41 AM

Okally dokally neighborino.

Homeless Man · 06-11-2015, 02:49 AM

Ok I'll get grey paint high temp paint or something for the rotors. I bought the primer because I'm gonna use that as the first layers before I paint calipers.

snarky · 06-11-2015, 06:19 AM

paint your rotors? um.. okay.

NTENSITY · 06-11-2015, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by snarky

paint your rotors? um.. okay.

He's not painting the actual rotors. He's painting the hats that sit in the middle of the rotor. The black part in the image is what is getting painted.

Smokin19 · 06-11-2015, 07:52 AM

Here is what I used on the rotors. It's the Dupli-cover high temp engine enamel. Have had no rusting or problems peeling.

Homeless Man · 06-11-2015, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Smokin14

Here is what I used on the rotors. It's the Dupli-cover high temp engine enamel. Have had no rusting or problems peeling.

I see u painted the edges too. I thought about that but decided against it since I'm leaving the rotor on.

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Originally Posted by snarky

paint your rotors? um.. okay.

I still don't get how everytime someone brings up painting the rotor hats that rust, some people actually think we mean painting the braking surface

06-10-2015, 07:24 PM	#1
Homeless Man Homeless Life Chose Me Drives: LS3 (sold 4/21) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Streets of Philly Posts: 3,648	Rusted Rotors Tips On Painting? So when I paint my calipers I'm also gonna paint the rotor hats. They have a little rust on them just don't want it to get any worst. I'll hit it with scotch Brite pad then brake cleaner like the calipers. For u guys that do it how many layer and does it rust through after a period of time? I have the VHT Caliper Primer is that enough 3 layers so it won't rust through. I also want it to be the same color as the metal so do u think that primer will work well since I already have it or should I buy a color? Attached Images Last edited by Homeless Man; 06-10-2015 at 11:58 PM.

06-11-2015, 12:57 AM	#4
VChula SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 1996 Z28 SS & 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Santee, CA Posts: 821	The paint you show in the picture will not hold up temperature-wise. You will need this line of VHT paints instead: http://www.vhtpaint.com/products/caliperpaint/ Just follow the steps shown on the web page and you will be good to go. I would definitely not just use the primer. The primer will absorb moisture if it is not sealed - no mater how many coats you apply. __________________ Vance Chula - 1996 Camaro Z28 SS #1688 2014 Camaro ZL1 Coupe #1956

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06-11-2015, 02:49 AM	#10
Homeless Man Homeless Life Chose Me Drives: LS3 (sold 4/21) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Streets of Philly Posts: 3,648	Ok I'll get grey paint high temp paint or something for the rotors. I bought the primer because I'm gonna use that as the first layers before I paint calipers.

06-11-2015, 07:52 AM	#13
Smokin19 Drives: 19' ZL1 A10, w/pdr Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: S.W. ohio Posts: 1,701	Here is what I used on the rotors. It's the Dupli-cover high temp engine enamel. Have had no rusting or problems peeling. Attached Images __________________ 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.