Rotor Rust
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Rotor Rust
I have a 2010 GS and just can't stand to see the rusted rotors through the wheels anymore. Does anyone know of a brand that won't rust in the center?
In addition, I would like to get the brake calipers painted when these are off (just don't like the silver look) any idea how much this will cost?
Thanks,
Scott
In addition, I would like to get the brake calipers painted when these are off (just don't like the silver look) any idea how much this will cost?
Thanks,
Scott
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Send your calipers to Forum Vendor, Mike the Powdercoater. Search this for nothing but positive reviews.
You have 3 basic options for the rotors. From cheapest to most expensive:
Paint with high-temp paint, have them zinc plated or buy aftermarket rotors (slotted or cross-drilled, or both) that are already plated/etc.
You have 3 basic options for the rotors. From cheapest to most expensive:
Paint with high-temp paint, have them zinc plated or buy aftermarket rotors (slotted or cross-drilled, or both) that are already plated/etc.
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okay - I just went and checked my car but I don't see rust in the centre and I have stock rotors (non-Z51 07)
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This thread might interest you>>>
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...on-rotors.html
Zinc plating coats all surfaces in particular the cooling veins where rust can start...yes the brake-pad-to-rotor-surface area are 'self clearing' but a lot of rust comes from the hubs and cooling veins.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...on-rotors.html
Zinc plating coats all surfaces in particular the cooling veins where rust can start...yes the brake-pad-to-rotor-surface area are 'self clearing' but a lot of rust comes from the hubs and cooling veins.
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Take your wheel off, use newspaper and mask off the suspension parts. Lightly sand the center and the outer rim. Then just use a high temp paint of your choice, I used VHT flat black, and spray the center, the rim, and inside the vanes. Don't worry about getting any on the rotor face, your pads will take it of after a couple of stops.
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Very minimun rust in mine if any. Don't get them wet if it bothers you so much
I always go back and forth in the driveway right after I wash the car, sometimes I drive it around the block to get them dry. I don't see how coating will really last since the rotors r exposed to such a high temps. That's just my 2 cents 
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Last edited by Ed32; Jan 22, 2012 at 09:47 PM.
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You can't paint the surface of the rotor. As soon as the pads clamp on the rotor the paint is removed. If you want to remove the surface rust after the car has been sitting and the rotor gets wet just go and drive it.