Porsche_nuts

Thinking of painting my brake rotor hats black. Any suggestions as to paint? Seems fairly straightforward. Has anyone done it? Any must do's and do not's?

Wolpertinger

I did it on my C2S when I changed the rotors 2 years ago. They look as good as the day I painted them, about 6,000 miles later. I used VHT Satin Black caliper paint. I just made sure the hats were clean and grease free, and masked off the rotor surface.

Graufuchs

Same but used a VHT Grey which is sort of close to the factory grey coat. (Make sure you clean the hats of grease/brake dust, give the surface a good key and they will hold up well) Its held up great so far.

Also used "Super Wrap" Caliper Paint to repaint calipers. Closest thing to powder coat in a can.

CSK 911 C4S

If you are going to go through the trouble I'd just take them off and get them powdercoated.

Graufuchs

That was the initial thought, sourcing the caliper piston seals was an issue. I have had them on order for close to 10 months now.

CSK 911 C4S

Seems to be instock on FCP euro.....at least their internet site they are.

Graufuchs

Have a link? (I have the base calipers/unpainted from factory)

CSK 911 C4S

https://www.fcpeuro.com/Porsche-part...s=brake%20seal

Viper1000

I did mine in black and used black oil base paint. Did it two years ago without issue. Just make sure they are cleaned. I even removed the coating on mine with brake cleaner.