Brake rust, need suggestions
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Brake rust, need suggestions
Hello guys,
My CLK55 brakes look crappy with the rust stain. Any suggestions on how to remove it or making it look better? It is kind of funny a high performance luxury car with rusty brakes
John
My CLK55 brakes look crappy with the rust stain. Any suggestions on how to remove it or making it look better? It is kind of funny a high performance luxury car with rusty brakes
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John
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ok... do the following...
get a stiff metal brush and clean off that rust... then get a G2 Brake Rotor paint kit and paint that sucker... if you want to keep a classy subtle look, paint it silver...
the paint will cover the rust, and prevent any additional rust from forming.
good luck..
get a stiff metal brush and clean off that rust... then get a G2 Brake Rotor paint kit and paint that sucker... if you want to keep a classy subtle look, paint it silver...
the paint will cover the rust, and prevent any additional rust from forming.
good luck..
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CLK 320
I can take them off you if you want, I'll give you nice black stock 320 ones haha
I had some rust on the axle by the wheels. I've been told you could put acid and it will remove it but thought the idea sounded easier than done. I decided to paint them and they look much better. Do as Danny says, paint it silver... he is wise.
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I had some rust on the axle by the wheels. I've been told you could put acid and it will remove it but thought the idea sounded easier than done. I decided to paint them and they look much better. Do as Danny says, paint it silver... he is wise.
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Thanks for the reponse fellas. I could paint it without disasemble the brake, right? And what else I should use to clean the rest of the brake before painting? Thanks again guys
John
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John
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G2 caliper paint comes with everything you need, from clean to finish. It is not necessary to remove the calipers in order to paint them. We stock most colors. What color did you want to paint them?
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Originally posted by Mach430
G2 caliper paint comes with everything you need, from clean to finish. It is not necessary to remove the calipers in order to paint them. We stock most colors. What color did you want to paint them?
G2 caliper paint comes with everything you need, from clean to finish. It is not necessary to remove the calipers in order to paint them. We stock most colors. What color did you want to paint them?
Do you have the silver kit in stock? Also I need a price because I couldn't locate it on the Evosport website. Do I just call the 888-520-9971 to place the order? Thanks again.
John
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I have more on the way, and should be able to ship this week. All G2 caliper paint systems are $42.95. You can place an order by phone, email, or through our website:
http://www.evosport.com/order/orderform.htm
Please use part number:
G2M.BRK.PNT.SIL
We also have the following colors available:
Red - G2M.BRK.PNT.RED
Yellow - G2M.BRK.PNT.YLW
Blue - G2M.BRK.PNT.BLU
Black - G2M.BRK.PNT.BLK
Purple - G2M.BRK.PNT.PRP
Green - G2M.BRK.PNT.GRN
White - G2M.BRK.PNT.WHT
Gold - G2M.BRK.PNT.GLD
Thanks,
Ben
#9
$10
These are all you need ($10):
(1) Wire brush
(2) Rust dissolver
(3) Soft paint brush
(4) High temp paint
Very easy, you don't even have to unmount the rims, just:
- Wire brush the calipers
- Then apply the rust dissolver and let it sit
- Wash the calipers, wire brush, then wash again
- Paint the calipers thinly with soft paint brush
- Let dry
I did it 5 months ago, now the calipers still look good. Check this out: (the brown stain is break dust, not rust)
After
![](http://home.earthlink.net/~hi-tech-products/images/caliper.jpg)
Before
(1) Wire brush
(2) Rust dissolver
(3) Soft paint brush
(4) High temp paint
![](http://home.earthlink.net/~hi-tech-products/images/paint.jpg)
Very easy, you don't even have to unmount the rims, just:
- Wire brush the calipers
- Then apply the rust dissolver and let it sit
- Wash the calipers, wire brush, then wash again
- Paint the calipers thinly with soft paint brush
- Let dry
I did it 5 months ago, now the calipers still look good. Check this out: (the brown stain is break dust, not rust)
After
![](http://home.earthlink.net/~hi-tech-products/images/caliper.jpg)
Before
![](http://home.earthlink.net/~hi-tech-products/images/caliperb4.jpg)
Last edited by hi-tech-product; 11-17-2003 at 01:33 AM.