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I love my AMG GT, but my rear rotor hats are rusty. When I have inquired about this I have been told that this just happens. Online I have seen people paint the area with high heat engine paint. I have also seen the suggestion of covering with brake dust shields. Has anyone else had this problem? What did you do? Who helped you resolved the issue? It’s a first class problem to have, but a solution would be good.
That’s gonna happen if you live in a damp climate and don’t drive much. Daily use “rubs” the rust off.
You can take the wheels off and scrub it off with dilute acid like white vinegar but it will come back if the car sits around and not using it. Don’t paint it. The paint will rub off and then you’ll get a mess.
That’s gonna happen if you live in a damp climate and don’t drive much. Daily use “rubs” the rust off.
You can take the wheels off and scrub it off with dilute acid like white vinegar but it will come back if the car sits around and not using it. Don’t paint it. The paint will rub off and then you’ll get a mess.
Two options:
Drive it more often or
Switch to CCBs
Thanks, but just to clarify, the rust is not on the part of the brakes that are in contact with the pads, it is the part in the center only.
That’s gonna happen if you live in a damp climate and don’t drive much. Daily use “rubs” the rust off.
You can take the wheels off and scrub it off with dilute acid like white vinegar but it will come back if the car sits around and not using it. Don’t paint it. The paint will rub off and then you’ll get a mess.
The hats never get touched so surface rust is kinda normal but in general the rotor should be coated and not do that much rusting.
I would suggest painting, there is brake caliper paint designed for higher heat than engine paint I would use, follow the instructions and it will be fine.
The hats never get touched so surface rust is kinda normal but in general the rotor should be coated and not do that much rusting.
I would suggest painting, there is brake caliper paint designed for higher heat than engine paint I would use, follow the instructions and it will be fine.
i guess I would have to do this myself. I can’t find anyone in my area willing to paint them.
i guess I would have to do this myself. I can’t find anyone in my area willing to paint them.
I know some local tire shops that do that type of work, might be worth checking your area. Worse case, a body shop should be willing to do it. It's not hard to do yourself but if you don't have the tools to remove the brakes and stuff, it's a lot to get just to paint some rotors.
You could, worst case, buy new rotors, paint them, then have them installed by any shop or your dealer.
Great news, I found a place that will powder coat these rotor hats! While my Mercedes dealership was not helpful, I called a local Ferrari dealership and asked if they had any reputable recommendations. They suggested Auto Art, a custom body shop in my area. I went there and I felt like I was no longer speaking a foreign language. I plan to get these done on Monday after the holiday! I am also putting on my winter setup at the same time as well.
Thanks all for the advice to keep looking!
Last edited by jstewperry; 11-20-2018 at 06:12 PM.
Porsche guy who drives SL63 w/ perf pkg AND perf suspension
rotors have thin paint. I do this to every car I own. Find a similar color paint, or gray primer usually matches pretty well. wet sand it, and the outside of the rotor where the air vents the internal area of the rotor, wash it all and clean with detergent. Spray it while rotating the rotor, you can mask the face, but overspray will come off first time you press the brakes so its not necessary.
then it will wash off easier and look new all the time.
Last edited by okbarnett; 11-20-2018 at 08:54 PM.
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Mission accomplished, this turned out great and looks so much better! Thanks for all of the advice. This photo is also with my winter wheel setup. Auto Art does great work and provides great service.
Last edited by jstewperry; 11-29-2018 at 01:14 PM.
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