How to prevent rust on rear rotor center section?

Pablito1702 · 06-08-2013, 12:11 PM

About to have all new BMW rotors installed. How do prevent the center hubs of rear rotors from rusting? The front rotor hubs don't seem to rust. Thanks

Stohlen · 06-08-2013, 03:58 PM

Paint them.

bmw1racer · 06-08-2013, 05:41 PM

What I do is give each center hub a generous coat of anti-seize with the wheel off.

It keeps the hub from rusting and keeps the wheel from sticking when you're trying to remove it.

zoomnad · 06-09-2013, 06:32 AM

I painted mine with the Caliper paint, silver, but black would work. I did the same for front also. I uses Caliper paint because it can take the heat. I took the spray can and sprayed it in a cup, then used a brush to paint. That way you don't have to take thing apart. I learned this little trick years ago. And no you can NOT tell it was painted with a brush.

Nugget · 06-09-2013, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by zoomnad

I painted mine with the Caliper paint, silver, but black would work. I did the same for front also. I uses Caliper paint because it can take the heat. I took the spray can and sprayed it in a cup, then used a brush to paint. That way you don't have to take thing apart. I learned this little trick years ago. And no you can NOT tell it was painted with a brush.

That's a good idea. Might give it a go on mine.

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Stohlen Major 66 Rep 1,267 Posts Drives: AW 135i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Waterford, Mi iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [5.66]	Paint them.
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zoomnad Private First Class 11 Rep 125 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW Z4si "M" suspension Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Fairfield,Oh iTrader: (0)	I painted mine with the Caliper paint, silver, but black would work. I did the same for front also. I uses Caliper paint because it can take the heat. I took the spray can and sprayed it in a cup, then used a brush to paint. That way you don't have to take thing apart. I learned this little trick years ago. And no you can NOT tell it was painted with a brush. __________________ If you want to be happy for a day, drink. If you want to be happy for a year, marry. If you want to be happy for a lifetime, drive a BMW Z4!
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