Can I paint my rotor/hub?

Im talking about the part that you can immediately see upon removing a center cap. I want to see what my Mojaves would look like without the center caps but Ive seen other trucks without center caps that have rust all up inside the rotor/hub and I definitely dont wanna see that on mine. If possible, I want to paint it black so it blends in with the wheel from a distance. Does anyone see any potential problems with doing it? Any specific paint I'd need? (I was just gonna use rustoleum)?

 

Yes....you can paint them. My husband and I painted the rotors on our corvette.

I can't remember - but there is special paint for rotors that you can get at your local automotive stores. It should be a 'high heat' type paint. Make sure you prep the area properly and mask off the actual braking surface.

 

This thread just answered all the questions I had on the same subject. Thanks guys.

 

I wounder if paint prevents heat created by friction from dissipating and brakes run hotter because of that.

 

I don’t think you would actually be painting your rotor would you? Your rotor slides over the hub and that is what would be exposed if your wheel center cap is off. I don’t think it would hurt to paint the hub dust cap or whatever it’s called. Go after it man!