Just installed 18" HFP wheels...now my rotors and calipers look awful

QueenB · 06-26-2009, 11:10 AM

Ugh, just like the title says...

My rotors are all rusted and the calipers look dingy. I know I can paint the calipers but what do I do about the rust on the rotors?

I am trying to keep to a more clean look. Thinking a silver for the calipers. Can you have calipers powder coated?

b464life · 06-26-2009, 11:21 AM

You can paint calipers any color. I've got red ones with a black HONDA decal but the place I got the paint from has like 15 different color options.

QueenB · 06-26-2009, 11:44 AM

LOL, I will try to post some later. I have a Galaxy Gray.

***JEA86*** · 06-26-2009, 11:57 AM

paint them black i did and it looks alot better!

LikWidv1 · 06-26-2009, 12:07 PM

Only solution to the rusted rotors is replacing them. Do this before the rest starts sticking to your wheels.

QueenB · 06-26-2009, 12:10 PM

How involved is the powder coating process?

Which is better powder coating or painting?

I think I am going to stick with Silver for the calipers but I can't decide on PC or Painting.?!?!?!?

Can you sand the rotors and paint them after they have already rusted?

quickfit · 06-26-2009, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by QueenB

How involved is the powder coating process?

Which is better powder coating or painting?

Can you sand the rotors and paint them after they have already rusted?

remove the calipers and send them to be powdercoated.

powder coating is more durable then painting

yes. its only surface rust on the rotors.

illmaticone · 06-26-2009, 12:12 PM

powder coating def.. i was quoted $125 at a few palces per 17 inch rim.. so that being said i cant imagine it will be pricey for all 4 calibers

QueenB · 06-26-2009, 12:17 PM

I read somewhere that you have to tear the complete calipers apart for powder coating. Is this true?

illmaticone · 06-26-2009, 12:20 PM

^ good question... maybe you should take a lookg a college hills honda, they have HFP brake kit for about $450 or less i think

QueenB · 06-26-2009, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by illmaticone

^ good question... maybe you should take a lookg a college hills honda, they have HFP brake kit for about $450 or less i think

If I am correct... I think that is for an SI only

quickfit · 06-26-2009, 12:29 PM

hfp brake kit is only pads and rotors. it doesnt replace calipers.

QueenB · 06-26-2009, 12:32 PM

good point, but I still think that kit is for an SI only. I have an EX-L sedan.

illmaticone · 06-26-2009, 12:37 PM

i think it works on the ex-l, ill see if i can digg anything up

illmaticone · 06-26-2009, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by quickfit

hfp brake kit is only pads and rotors. it doesnt replace calipers.

thats right!

miketat594 · 06-26-2009, 12:42 PM

powder coating will last longer but you can always redo paint, or upgrade to an aftermarket caliper, imo black is the best color , doesnt show as much dust an grime as red an other colors..the rotor rust should clean up as you drive and if its the rust on the hats that your worried about then just get high temp paint and clean them well and paint them with a few coats and they will be good for a while..GL

jdm free · 06-26-2009, 12:49 PM

are u sure they are rusted? or just bronzed a bit. use some simple green or some sort of good cleaner and it will help clean it up

QueenB · 06-26-2009, 01:27 PM

I will take a picture this evening to post. I think it is rust.

QueenB · 06-26-2009, 02:17 PM

Okay, my powder coater just called me back. He can do each caliper for $40.00 each. Unfortunately, It will have to be completely torn apart. ie: seals, pistons, etc. How involved is this process? The down time is not a problem because I do have a second vehicle.

Is there a caliper for sale out there that is already powder coated for around $200.00?

spooned06civic · 06-26-2009, 03:47 PM

i have the perfect solution you can give me your hfp wheels and put your stock ones back on

06-26-2009, 11:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
QueenB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 173 Andrea iTrader: 0 / 0%	Just installed 18" HFP wheels...now my rotors and calipers look awful Ugh, just like the title says... My rotors are all rusted and the calipers look dingy. I know I can paint the calipers but what do I do about the rust on the rotors? I am trying to keep to a more clean look. Thinking a silver for the calipers. Can you have calipers powder coated?

06-26-2009, 12:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
QueenB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 173 Andrea iTrader: 0 / 0%	How involved is the powder coating process? Which is better powder coating or painting? I think I am going to stick with Silver for the calipers but I can't decide on PC or Painting.?!?!?!? Can you sand the rotors and paint them after they have already rusted? Last edited by QueenB; 06-26-2009 at 12:12 PM.

06-26-2009, 02:17 PM	#19 (permalink)
QueenB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 173 Andrea iTrader: 0 / 0%	Okay, my powder coater just called me back. He can do each caliper for $40.00 each. Unfortunately, It will have to be completely torn apart. ie: seals, pistons, etc. How involved is this process? The down time is not a problem because I do have a second vehicle. Is there a caliper for sale out there that is already powder coated for around $200.00? Last edited by QueenB; 06-26-2009 at 02:37 PM.

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illmaticone Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Queens NY Age: 23 Posts: 1,088 Mike iTrader: 1 / 100%	powder coating def.. i was quoted $125 at a few palces per 17 inch rim.. so that being said i cant imagine it will be pricey for all 4 calibers

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QueenB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 173 Andrea iTrader: 0 / 0%	I read somewhere that you have to tear the complete calipers apart for powder coating. Is this true?

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illmaticone Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Queens NY Age: 23 Posts: 1,088 Mike iTrader: 1 / 100%	^ good question... maybe you should take a lookg a college hills honda, they have HFP brake kit for about $450 or less i think

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quickfit Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NY Posts: 10,624 Resident asshat iTrader: 0 / 0%	hfp brake kit is only pads and rotors. it doesnt replace calipers.

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QueenB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 173 Andrea iTrader: 0 / 0%	good point, but I still think that kit is for an SI only. I have an EX-L sedan.

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illmaticone Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Queens NY Age: 23 Posts: 1,088 Mike iTrader: 1 / 100%	i think it works on the ex-l, ill see if i can digg anything up

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miketat594 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Middletown Posts: 2,138 Mike iTrader: 7 / 100%	powder coating will last longer but you can always redo paint, or upgrade to an aftermarket caliper, imo black is the best color , doesnt show as much dust an grime as red an other colors..the rotor rust should clean up as you drive and if its the rust on the hats that your worried about then just get high temp paint and clean them well and paint them with a few coats and they will be good for a while..GL

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jdm free Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: philly burbs Posts: 3,192 AJ iTrader: 5 / 100%	are u sure they are rusted? or just bronzed a bit. use some simple green or some sort of good cleaner and it will help clean it up

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QueenB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 173 Andrea iTrader: 0 / 0%	I will take a picture this evening to post. I think it is rust.

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spooned06civic Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: brewster ny Posts: 241 chris iTrader: 7 / 100%	i have the perfect solution you can give me your hfp wheels and put your stock ones back on