Vet

I noticed that the factory black paint on my Z51 rotors is succumbing to rust already... 5 months. I have painted other rotors in the past with high-quality high-heat paint, only to have them succumb to rust also in what I feel is a short amount of time.

Is there a specifc high-heat paint that is specifically more rust resistant than others? Or, is there a rust treatment product that can be applied prior to painting that will withstand the high heat of rotors?

My cars are out in the rain, snow etc, all year long... seems that any painted rotors I have last only about one year max before rust takes over. Would like to get a little more time out of a rotor detail. Thanks

Pipedreams

If cleaned and preped correctly they will not rust. Go to www.eastwood.com and they have a complete section on rust removal and high temp paints.

Jontall

POR BLACK VELVET: http://www.prp-porstore.com/POR-15-H...re-Paint.html#

kon_gee

I was fortunate enough to paint my Z-51 rotors before they got to rusting. I used black brake caliper spray paint and doused them really
good in the holes and around the vents as well as the hub. After 3200 miles they look perfect but I'm parked inside and they will see no winter driving. Also when I painted the rotors I let the overspray cover the braking surfaces so everything that is exposed outside of the braking surfaces is completely covered. The first time you apply your brakes you will want to go easy on them in and let the pads scrape off the overspray.
Gary

Zymurgy

You could have them zinc plated:

TommyV

Or cadmium:

VET4LES

I used high temp engine enamel ten months ago and they still look like I just did it.

0corvette pilot

I use 1200 degree ceramic duplicolor engine paint. it holds up great, except for track days, and then they need to be repainted. For daily use though, its awesome.

ghostRder

I used a regular water based paint--so far so good

Mr. Lucky

Extend® will do what you want. It goes on "milky" and dries to a satin black finish that will not rust further...and stands up to high heat.

buddyepa

I just used a rust converter I got at Walmart. This was months ago and it has held up perfectly. i also used it behing the rims arond the studs where it was also rusting. Cheap and it works.

gringoray

How did you guys tape off the rotor to paint it exactly rounded, in the hat area?