RJG7

For the longest time I've wanted to paint my wheel hubs and get the nasty rust off. I know others have this same issue. I finally had enough and pulled the wheels off and painted them. They came out GREAT! it looks like a just bought new wheels!!! If anyone wants to paint theirs...go for it and it's really easy...the toughest part is turning the rotors when you're painting...it's really hard to turn them but just put some muscle into it and they'll turn...I tried to post pics but i'm not sure how to...

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hiznhrz

What paint did you use?

RJG7

I used 900 degrees resistant brake caliper paint. VHT brand.

RJG7

Auto zone $7.00 bucks! Can't beat it.

AzDave47

To "turn" the rotors more easily, just insert the blade of a long screw driver in a cooling vane, instant leverage. That only should be an issure with the rear rotors.

They look great.

RJG7

Great suggestion. Next time I will definitely use this.

rockinSeat

What prep work did you do?

RJG7

Scrubbed with some steel wool just to knock off some of the rust...although not a lot came off. Then I tapped off the Calipers real good to make sure no paint got on them...then went to town with about 3 coats. It doesn't matter if you paint the rotors...they come clean once you drive the car and brake a few times. This is also a great time to clean the inside of your wheel....

Mr. Gizmo

Looks great ! I have been thinking about doing this with my Z. My car has the comp grey wheels. Probably would want to go with black paint or grey to match the wheels. not sure how the bright silver would work against the comp grey spiders.

DaOtherOne

Looks great!

RJG7

Definitely black! But then again for $7 bucks buy a can of both colors and try one then other and see what looks best before you put the wheel back on.

VCUFAN

Did mine in silver too, looks so much cleaner. Great job!

v.vet's Z06

Looks great. Thanks for the write up.

MudZ06

Saved for later.

RedZ4me

DId mine too a month ago, piece of cake. Used alum. Metallic paint (Tremclad)

H&R

looks great,the paint was brushed on or sprayed ?what was the color called ? great job

JwT

That's a great color option. I replaced my rotors about a year ago and painted them with ceramic black. I must admit with my chrome grand sport rims this color would look much better.......I'm in for the color change and thanks for posting this.