Rusty rotors- need help!

koeppelnissan · 12-09-2009, 01:52 PM

I remember seeing, years back, a thin aluminum plate that would cover the center piece of the rotor. They were usually painted or anodized.

I just put a set of wheels on a base Altima, and the piece I'm talking about is painted black on cars with alloys, but completely unfinished on cars with hubcaps. Looks like crap. (I will get a pic up soon)

Does anyone know where I can get these? it's easier for me and customers than painting that hub.

Thanks in advance!

kevr6 · 12-09-2009, 04:12 PM

Brake rotors are supposed to rust! That is normal. Some after market rotors have a coating or cad plating but that wears off with usage and then rust!

Those brake dust covers hinder rotor gas dispersion or general cooling. They are detrimental and a bad idea!

If that is what you are referring to!

vipor · 12-09-2009, 04:24 PM

he's not talking about the actual contact area, he's talking about the hub area (i think)

kind of like a spacer i guess

koeppelnissan · 12-09-2009, 04:31 PM

I know rotors rust, I'm talking about the center piece where the lugs are. They are exposed after i put a nice wheel on, the hubcaps hide everything.

vipor · 12-09-2009, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by koeppelnissan

I know rotors rust, I'm talking about the center piece where the lugs are. They are exposed after i put a nice wheel on, the hubcaps hide everything.

yay i was right heh

to me lol

koeppelnissan · 12-09-2009, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vipor

yay i was right heh

To me lol

+1 rep for you!

Mike · 12-09-2009, 05:42 PM

flat black hi temp duplicolor spray paint is the easiest. I've only seen those rotor covers for corvettes in the past.

nogoodname · 12-09-2009, 05:58 PM

There's a liquid you can use to remove minor surface rust. Someone awhile back on myg37 cleaned the rust off his rotors and they looked new after. I thought it was bogus til I saw some pics LOL

I'll search for what product it was.

Mike · 12-09-2009, 08:28 PM

just use a wire wheel on a drill, its very quick and easy, then hit them with the spray paint. It will hold up to everything short of a track day, and you don't have to worry about the swept area, as the brake pads will clean it up.

koeppelnissan · 12-09-2009, 09:02 PM

I don't want to spray paint, because if it starts peeling in a few months, i don't want an unhappy customer coming back to me! That's why I was hoping to get some type of cover.

CCCLXXZ · 12-10-2009, 01:49 AM

spray paint is for graffiti, powdercoat the center of the rotors. Should be able to get it done in a day or two turn around. If I were to price it I would say $25-35 per corner with sandblasting for a single stage color.

not only aesthetic but will help to wipe away brake dust and keep everything clean.

370Zsteve · 12-10-2009, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by CCCLXXZ

spray paint is for graffiti, powdercoat the center of the rotors. Should be able to get it done in a day or two turn around. If I were to price it I would say $25-35 per corner with sandblasting for a single stage color.

not only aesthetic but will help to wipe away brake dust and keep everything clean.

Powdercoating is going to hold up under high temps?

spearfish25 · 12-10-2009, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

Powdercoating is going to hold up under high temps?

Aren't brake calipers powder coated? PC needs to be baked anyway

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shumby · 12-10-2009, 07:56 AM

PC will be the best for higher temps. it is the only way to go really.

vipor · 12-10-2009, 08:29 AM

just don't end up like one guy on here and let the PC bond the wheels to your hubs, thereby requiring a hefty mallet to remove them

12-09-2009, 01:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
koeppelnissan Supporting Nissan Dealer Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: queens Posts: 859 Drives: 14 6MT Trng Spt Nav Rep Power: 18	Rusty rotors- need help! I remember seeing, years back, a thin aluminum plate that would cover the center piece of the rotor. They were usually painted or anodized. I just put a set of wheels on a base Altima, and the piece I'm talking about is painted black on cars with alloys, but completely unfinished on cars with hubcaps. Looks like crap. (I will get a pic up soon) Does anyone know where I can get these? it's easier for me and customers than painting that hub. Thanks in advance!

12-09-2009, 04:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
kevr6 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: N.W. Atlanta Posts: 1,515 Drives: '09 Graphite 370Z 6M Rep Power: 668	Brake rotors are supposed to rust! That is normal. Some after market rotors have a coating or cad plating but that wears off with usage and then rust! Those brake dust covers hinder rotor gas dispersion or general cooling. They are detrimental and a bad idea! If that is what you are referring to! __________________ *Beware...* Daily Sliding In My ZLED!

12-09-2009, 04:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 43 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 50	he's not talking about the actual contact area, he's talking about the hub area (i think) kind of like a spacer i guess __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

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Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2187	flat black hi temp duplicolor spray paint is the easiest. I've only seen those rotor covers for corvettes in the past. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

12-09-2009, 08:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2187	just use a wire wheel on a drill, its very quick and easy, then hit them with the spray paint. It will hold up to everything short of a track day, and you don't have to worry about the swept area, as the brake pads will clean it up. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

12-09-2009, 05:58 PM	#8 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1766	There's a liquid you can use to remove minor surface rust. Someone awhile back on myg37 cleaned the rust off his rotors and they looked new after. I thought it was bogus til I saw some pics LOL I'll search for what product it was.

12-09-2009, 09:02 PM	#10 (permalink)
koeppelnissan Supporting Nissan Dealer Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: queens Posts: 859 Drives: 14 6MT Trng Spt Nav Rep Power: 18	I don't want to spray paint, because if it starts peeling in a few months, i don't want an unhappy customer coming back to me! That's why I was hoping to get some type of cover.

12-10-2009, 01:49 AM	#11 (permalink)
CCCLXXZ Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 164 Drives: T/S/MB/6 370z Rep Power: 402	spray paint is for graffiti, powdercoat the center of the rotors. Should be able to get it done in a day or two turn around. If I were to price it I would say $25-35 per corner with sandblasting for a single stage color. not only aesthetic but will help to wipe away brake dust and keep everything clean. __________________ Mods - Maxim Works Exhaust Manifold, FI HFC, Mines Y-Pipe, Saclam Silencer

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shumby Captin Canuck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: with your mom Age: 46 Posts: 6,288 Drives: your sister Rep Power: 238	PC will be the best for higher temps. it is the only way to go really. __________________ Originally Posted by SAM@GTM Engine detonation is not normal and it should never never happen, and whoever told that need to do something else for living . Sam

12-10-2009, 08:29 AM	#15 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 43 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 50	just don't end up like one guy on here and let the PC bond the wheels to your hubs, thereby requiring a hefty mallet to remove them __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

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