RACE U

Have a new set of HRE's, in polished/dark clear finish, coming to my Arctic White '16 Z06 (w/o Z07) from Santa this year.

i am seeking recomendations on a ceramic (or other protective) coating to apply before mounting them to the car.

i am also considering a change in break pads to reduce rhe amount of brake dust. Any recomendations on the type/brand of brake pads use (without requiring a change in brake rotors)? What kind of performance/durability changrs should I expect?

Thanks,

3 Z06ZR1

Get yourself some POWERSTOP pads for your Corvette Z06 I have them and they stop great and no dust! No Corvette tax either only 135-140 for all four corners! I just use car wax on my wheels they stay pretty nice with the powerstops. Without they dustup real bad real quick!

wagoetzmann

Yes, POWERSTOP pads....now the car get dirty before the wheels.......

Clspht

Pinnacle Diamond Wheel Coating and Powerstop pads....

Adam@Amp'dAutosport.com

If you want a quality aftermarket brake pad I recommend the Carbotech 1521 pad 100% made in the USA. A low dust pad that is rotor friendly and performs like OEM and last longer. 100% non-corrosive dust will not harm your paint or wheels. This pad also contains NRS technology. Carbotech uses NRS technology on all C4, C5, C6 & C7 front and rear brake pads.

Here is a link to explain further what NRS technology is exactly: http://www.nrsbrakes.com

If interested I will be happy to help you out or you can order online here http://ampdautosport.com/brake-pads/corvette/ Use promo code z28 at check out for your 5% discount.

ZO6/GS part numbers.
F: CT1405
R: CT1718

Carbotech™ Bobcat 1521™ The Carbotech Bobcat 1521™ is our high performance street compound that is our most successful compound. The Bobcat compound is known for its awesome release and modulation, along with unmatched rotor friendliness. Like our AX™ & XP™ line of compounds, Bobcat 1521™ is a Ceramic based friction material offering minimal rotor damage and non-corrosive dust. Bobcat 1521™ offers outstanding performance, even when cold, low dusting and low noise with an excellent initial bite. This compound’s virtually perfect linear torque production provides incredible braking force without ABS intervention. Bobcat 1521™ operating range starts out at ambient and goes up to 900°F. Bobcat 1521™ is suitable for ALL street cars, perfect for your tow vehicle, police cruiser. The Bobcat 1521™ compound has been found to last two-three times longer than OE pads you can purchase at a dealership or national retailer. That’s one of the beauties of Carbotech Ceramic brake compounds. Bobcat 1521™ is NOT recommended for any track use.

testpros

Another vote for Powerstop here. Best mod I did.

0HRE_Jurrian

First, congratulations on your set of HRE Wheels!

I too have been searching long and hard for the best ceramic or quartz coatings for wheels because obviously we have some interest in finding the best for our own wheels. Luckily one of our dealers happens to be one of the most world renown detailing shops around who happens to make their own video series as well so you can see what these products do and how well they perform.

For coatings, I personally have ordered the Kamikaze Stance Rim Coat, I'll be using it once my wheels are completed to test this out - http://www.esotericcarcare.com/kamik...-coat-pro-kit/


Esoteric also has options from Gyeon, which is great because I almost exclusively use all Gyeon products (very good brand, I really suggest looking into them). Here's their ceramic coating - http://www.esotericcarcare.com/gyeon-rim-pro-kit/


So those two products are awesome of course, but the one that you're going to use more than anything else are wheel cleaners. Very important that you use PH neutral wheel cleaners because acidic compounds in wheel cleaners can harm the finish. I use Gyeon Iron which works by dissolving metallic sediment and breaking down iron particles which makes it easier to clean the wheel. This is a fantastic wheel cleaner, I'll never use anything else again because of how well it works.

Also yes, changing brake pads will help out, but it looks like you've got quite a bit of posts from other members for suggestions so I'll leave that to them.

RACE U

Thanks so much for the recommendations!

0HRE_Jurrian

My pleasure

george vee

Looks like I'll be ordering the Stance rim kit