Post Pics Of Your Paitned Rotor Hat
06-09-2011, 09:00 PM
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I worked for an automotive shop one summer while I had a nice e30 BMW. I got around to doing a full brake job and on top of sand blasting my calipers and painting them, I sand blasted my rotors and painted them black then put them on the rotor refinishing machine and shaved them all even... looked amazing when all was said and done.
I plan on doing the same for my camaro when the time comes... because I know how much I HATE rust.
I plan on doing the same for my camaro when the time comes... because I know how much I HATE rust.
06-09-2011, 09:08 PM
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x2. I have drilled/slotted rotors. I just set them on a bunch of old newspapers, and sprayed it from every angle possible. Let it dry thoroughly, mounted it on the car, and drove around the block braking normally. When I got back, it looked 100% fine.
Plus if you mess up, all you need to do to remove the paint is brake cleaner.
Plus if you mess up, all you need to do to remove the paint is brake cleaner.
06-09-2011, 10:21 PM
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x2. I have drilled/slotted rotors. I just set them on a bunch of old newspapers, and sprayed it from every angle possible. Let it dry thoroughly, mounted it on the car, and drove around the block braking normally. When I got back, it looked 100% fine.
Plus if you mess up, all you need to do to remove the paint is brake cleaner.
Plus if you mess up, all you need to do to remove the paint is brake cleaner.
06-09-2011, 10:31 PM
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The very first time I took a few hours to perfectly mask it and painted them when they were brand new so I had no "wear" lines to use to mask, so they ended up having light lines between the hat and the pad contact area. Accidentally got brake cleaner one of then so I stripped them down and just sprayed it on without masking. Turned out fine.
06-09-2011, 10:36 PM
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The very first time I took a few hours to perfectly mask it and painted them when they were brand new so I had no "wear" lines to use to mask, so they ended up having light lines between the hat and the pad contact area. Accidentally got brake cleaner one of then so I stripped them down and just sprayed it on without masking. Turned out fine.
I would LOVE some pics if you don't mind!
I was worried about spraying the entire rotor because I was advised against it because apparently the pads will "gum" up?
I am almost positive Sommer masked his. I remember his thread and he did have plenty of masking tape on them beforehand.
06-09-2011, 10:52 PM
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How is the paint holding up on the slots/drilled areas? That is one main benefit from spraying the entire thing. You will prevent the slots/drilled areas from rusting.
I would LOVE some pics if you don't mind!
I was worried about spraying the entire rotor because I was advised against it because apparently the pads will "gum" up?
I am almost positive Sommer masked his. I remember his thread and he did have plenty of masking tape on them beforehand.
I would LOVE some pics if you don't mind!
I was worried about spraying the entire rotor because I was advised against it because apparently the pads will "gum" up?
I am almost positive Sommer masked his. I remember his thread and he did have plenty of masking tape on them beforehand.
No pics, sorry.
The pads can gum up, but it's only temporary... What is the softest material? Paint, brake pads, or the metal rotor? Plus, I have been changing pads once a year anyways.
Sommer did mask his. Didn't do a very good job though.
I sanded mine a little bit with I think 400 grit, cleaned with Windex, let dry, and sprayed with matte black BBQ paint. I'm not 100% on the sandpaper grit. It was a long time ago (seriously).
06-09-2011, 11:01 PM
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Paint is holding up fine. In fact there's more accumulated brake dust than paint.
No pics, sorry.
The pads can gum up, but it's only temporary... What is the softest material? Paint, brake pads, or the metal rotor? Plus, I have been changing pads once a year anyways.
Sommer did mask his. Didn't do a very good job though.
I sanded mine a little bit with I think 400 grit, cleaned with Windex, let dry, and sprayed with matte black BBQ paint. I'm not 100% on the sandpaper grit. It was a long time ago (seriously).
No pics, sorry.
The pads can gum up, but it's only temporary... What is the softest material? Paint, brake pads, or the metal rotor? Plus, I have been changing pads once a year anyways.
Sommer did mask his. Didn't do a very good job though.
I sanded mine a little bit with I think 400 grit, cleaned with Windex, let dry, and sprayed with matte black BBQ paint. I'm not 100% on the sandpaper grit. It was a long time ago (seriously).
you're really on a mission.. I say jsut do it 
06-10-2011, 12:22 AM
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He PM'ed me asking for pics and info after I replied for the first time in this thread. I told him no pics and to just do it. He's one of those types that spends more time talking about doing something and asking for pictures rather than spending time doing it and seeing it in person.
06-10-2011, 08:26 PM
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He PM'ed me asking for pics and info after I replied for the first time in this thread. I told him no pics and to just do it. He's one of those types that spends more time talking about doing something and asking for pictures rather than spending time doing it and seeing it in person.
