Paint on new rotors?

[clickman]

I just got my new front rotors from Automotion (Zimmerman rotors), and I see the "hats" aren't painted, like the ones from the Porsche dealers are supposed to be. Is there a good reason to paint them or is it a waste of time?

Norm

2001 Boxster, Seal Grey, manual

[ocblubox]

I just got my new front rotors from Automotion (Zimmerman rotors), and I see the "hats" aren't painted, like the ones from the Porsche dealers are supposed to be. Is there a good reason to paint them or is it a waste of time?

Norm

2001 Boxster, Seal Grey, manual

I would paint them because I have the same ones & they have turned rusty & look horrible.

[White987S]

I would recommend painting them too. Rusted hats don't look good. That's why you should buy OEM. Better quality.

So maybe you save a little money with the aftermarkets, but now you got to spend time & money painting the hats. Not really a savings at the end-of-the-day.

[ashleyisagirlsname]

You have to paint the hats for sure. Primer works best for adhesion, and that's what the stock Porsche ones use. Don't forget to give the fins between the inner and outer discs a coat as well. Costs $6 and takes 5 minutes.

[clickman]

IThat's why you should buy OEM

Interesting that the vendor calls them "OEM". I suppose Zimmerman is a Porsche supplier, but for Porsche they paint them too.

[1schoir]

Look at it this way: It gives you an opportunity to paint the hats to whatever color you think looks best.

Regards, Maurice.

[Westcoaster]

Norm, did you finally paint your rotor hats?

What did you use, Tremclad?

I was thinking that I need to touch mine up before Crown Isle, because they are looking a little tired...

[clickman]

Norm, did you finally paint your rotor hats?

What did you use, Tremclad?

I was thinking that I need to touch mine up before Crown Isle, because they are looking a little tired...

I painted them but haven't put them on yet (I'm getting together with a buddy with a 996).

I just used the cheapest high temp paint I could find, which turned out to be silver Rona High Temp for about $5. Though I prob didn't need to, I masked the rotor surface and the two countersunk screw holes on each rotor.