Painting brake discs
 

Hi guys

I replaced all of my discs now and the non contact areas have got a nice layer of rust on them.

My plan is to rub them down and paint them but what is the best stuff to use? I've read about people using hammerite but does that handle the heat ok? Does the paint get sticky when hot?

What about brake caliper paint? That can handle the heat well, but does anyone know what Ian godney uses on his discs?

Any help is much appreciated

paint the discs ? :Suspiciou

Yes mate, the "non-contact" areas like the part that goes over the hub?

Thought this was a common thing to do?

use a heat resistant paint, caliper paint....

I've power coated the discs in the past works fine ov just the non contact area

I think that could have been an option before fitting but its too much work to get them done when I use the car everyday.

I've read threads about people using hammerite paint as it has rust inhibitors but I really don't know if it could really take the heat well? Caliper paint doesn't have this so not 100% sure.

If fitting new discs I use Simoniz Engine Enamel, cheap as chips, white black or silver and keeps them looking good for ages. Nothing worse than rusty disc centres when you've got nice shiny wheels and brake calipers!

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sorted !

Cheers for the research mate but I just googled it and it doesn't day anything about have rust inhibitors in it and a homebase site says its not for exterior use. Plus, I ideally want one that I can brush on so I don't need to take the brakes apart.

I'd be interested to know what Ian godney uses on his discs.

Anyothers out there that have done this, what have you used?

Cheers

I've done it and used Hammerite. (Smooth). Mine are Copper coloured, it's what I had in........

After four years, the rears have SOME bits come off.......

I'll redo them this spring.

The fronts are alloy bells on mine, Godspeed....of course.

^ what he said: Hammerite smooth

But first fetched them back to clean shiny metal, etch primed with acid#8, then two coats of Hammerite (silver :) ).

Pity you hadn't asked yesterday as my old scoob was in and I could have taken a pic of what the rear bells look like after 7 years (not bad considering).

I didn't paint the mounting face where the wheel makes contact with the disk, to prevent any possible run-out/balance issues from the paint thickness.

Nor did I......I was also worried about it fusing the wheel to the hub with paint:(

Anyone got any pics?

Godspeed discs....

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/l...scoob013-1.jpg

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/l...s/scoob020.jpg

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/l...s/scoob023.jpg

I painted my rears with just normal rattle can etch primer followed by normal rattle can satin black. Over 12 months on they still look fine :thumb: (I've been on at track day too so heat wasn't an issue!)

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/l...scoob033-1.jpg

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/l...scoob056-1.jpg

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/l...scoob057-1.jpg

Third vote for hammerite, used this to paint my old calipers on my old clio 172. No problem with heat etc

I've used halford's own black satin engine enamel, it is temp rated to 300 degrees
you can recoat within 2 hours & brushes wash out with white spirit.

Hammerite takes the heat just fine but getting a nice perfectly smooth finish with it can be tricky, depends how fussy you are. I've always used hammerite in the past on the calipers but on the scoob I opted for VHT SP402 Burnt Copper engine lacquer, it was an aerosol and gave a very nice smooth even finish.

Think I will be doing the hubs satin black, as like you, mine are rusty looking. I'd use VHT paint if it was me :thumb: readily available from most auto factors and isn't expensive. Just mask up the contact part of the disc and paint, not sure if the ordinary VHT stuff needs primed first, may be best to check that

Holy thread revival, Batman!

Does the Hammerite come in (Brembo) gold ?
Sounds like any engine spec paint will do the job (again, gold?)

Getting my alloys re-furbed 2moro (powder coated) and want to touch up the calipers while the wheels are off....

Hammerite comes in gold, or metallic gold. Not exactly Brembo, but as close as....

Will be close enough for my purposes :thumb:

Thanks Alcazar.

Hammerite gold wont even come close to the Brembo gold, try VHT SP402 Burnt Copper Engine Paint

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I got all 4 calipers done out of 1 can :thumb:

Sorry for the thread revival lol I'm sure someone will find some useful info here anyway

Too coppery for Brembo gold.

Think it's just whatever light those pics were taken in mate, I've trawled the net for exact colour matches and even Brembo themselves wont give out the paint code (probably want you to buy new calipers). People have tried all sorts like Honda Inca Gold etc and nothing quite matches, this seems to be as close as you can get off the shelf

http://www.yospeed.com/events/0209_u...mbo_advans.jpg

http://i967.photobucket.com/albums/a...t/DSC00908.jpg

Don't forget you're looking at the dark shaded side of the caliper in that second pic

Aye....but I'd like to see one photographed next to a fairly new Brembo in the same light, if you see what I mean? Not doubting you, as I know colours on here can look like owt.

Mine are red anyway........:)

If I remember and I see any new scoobs with Brembo's I'll try and park beside them for a photo, but the two colours are pretty damn close I think. Without taking a Brembo to a paint specialist and getting them to make up VHT paint (provided they even can do that) to take the heat then I reckon this is the best bet.

Mine had no paint on them when I bought it, looked awful so now they look miles better.

Not suggesting that anyone use the SP402 to "touch up" their Brembo's, but if totally respraying them it would barely be noticeable (in my opinion of course)....

The do look nice, yes, no argument from me....although gold is a gay colour.....:D

In your opinion ;) lol I think it contrasts well against WR Blue so I don't care