Has anyone used VHT Flameproof?

[gwoodburn]

I am about to change out the front brakes on my girlfriends Sonata and I decided to do a little test to prevent rust on the rotors. I got a can of black VHT Flameproof, masked off the contact surface of the rotor, and gave it about 4 light coats. I do realize now that this paint is complete overkill and I probably would have been fine using something like Dupli-Color Caliper paint, but go big or go home right? Plus I was curious about how good this paint was and the process.

They turned out great, but I am trying to decide if I should bake the rotors before I put them on. The directions on the can say that to achieve the best durability follow these steps:

* Paint must be completely dry before curing
* Heat to 250°F (121°C) for 30 minutes
* Cool for 30 minutes
* Heat to 400°F (204°C) for 30 minutes
* Cool for 30 minutes
* Heat to 650°F (343°C ) for 30 minutes

If anyone has any experience with this paint, is it really necessary to follow all or any of these steps for rotors? Is it safe to bake parts in my home oven? Will heating rotors at 650 degrees have any adverse affects on the integrity of the rotor? (my oven only goes to 550 so i guess I should ask if 550 degrees will damage/warp the rotor)

Thanks

[extanker]

Originally Posted by gwoodburn

I am about to change out the front brakes on my girlfriends Sonata and I decided to do a little test to prevent rust on the rotors. I got a can of black VHT Flameproof, masked off the contact surface of the rotor, and gave it about 4 light coats. I do realize now that this paint is complete overkill and I probably would have been fine using something like Dupli-Color Caliper paint, but go big or go home right? Plus I was curious about how good this paint was and the process.

They turned out great, but I am trying to decide if I should bake the rotors before I put them on. The directions on the can say that to achieve the best durability follow these steps:

* Paint must be completely dry before curing
* Heat to 250°F (121°C) for 30 minutes
* Cool for 30 minutes
* Heat to 400°F (204°C) for 30 minutes
* Cool for 30 minutes
* Heat to 650°F (343°C ) for 30 minutes

If anyone has any experience with this paint, is it really necessary to follow all or any of these steps for rotors? Is it safe to bake parts in my home oven? Will heating rotors at 650 degrees have any adverse affects on the integrity of the rotor? (my oven only goes to 550 so i guess I should ask if 550 degrees will damage/warp the rotor)

Thanks

safe ? depends on your wife...most will shoot you for ruining the oven and stinking up the house. outdoor grill paint works too...with less prep and drama

[gwoodburn]

Originally Posted by extanker

safe ? depends on your wife...most will shoot you for ruining the oven and stinking up the house. outdoor grill paint works too...with less prep and drama

ruin the oven? how would that happen?

[extanker]

you will smell the paint everytime you turn on the oven for years

[gwoodburn]

Originally Posted by extanker

you will smell the paint everytime you turn on the oven for years

I was thinking that because the paint has had a few days to dry before curing, there would be no smell. why would I smell it every time I turn on the oven after?

[JTP]

Originally Posted by gwoodburn

I was thinking that because the paint has had a few days to dry before curing, there would be no smell. why would I smell it every time I turn on the oven after?

I have a suspicion that Mrs Extanker reminds him every time she fires up the stove.