phantom_sol

i have some brake calipers, right now its been polished by use of dremel. but i dont want it to rust so which paints shold i use to pain it black? or is rustiong not a problem for calipers

92b16vx

They will get pretty cruddy after a while, if you paint them you have to use high tempature paint.

=GAME=

any high temperature paint will do

JRSC EM1

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This statement is incorrect.

If you use a high temp paint, eventually the paint will wear or flake off since the paint cannot handle the higher temperature. Most high temp paints are only good up to 600 degrees Fahrenheit, while brake caliper paint is good to 900-1200 depending on which brand. You should use brake caliper paint. It costs about the same and has a higher temperature resistance. VHT makes a good one as well as Plasti-kote. Go to your local PEP Boys or an independent parts house (not checker kragen or schucks) they will have brake caliper paint.

phantom_sol

so just caliper paint in general? would i have3 to bake them after applying paint? also would it be ok to spray over those rubber boots on top and bottom of calipers? or take those off


OT: anyone know what to lube those slider/bolts under the two small boots with? lithium grease?

FcUK It.

if you're gonna do it which i dont agree on, do it right at least, dont paint it w/ the rubber boots. also i wouldn't paint it yellow or red, i would paint it black since they're probably only stock calipers

phantom_sol

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would it be better to disassemble the caliper or just tape over the boots so that it doesnt get sprayed. also, anyone know what to lube it with?

Rob!

yeh bro caliper paint will do and for real yo...if ur gonna spend the time to do something like that why would u do it half assed??? dont u like to take pride into something ur doing when its for ur car???? and no dont bake them painting them will be fine.

scratchy

well just go to autozone and buy high temp engine paint

MrDX

I have a brand new box of G2 caliper paint that comes complete with a cleaning spray, paint, paint hardner, brush, mixing can, and instructions. $30 shipped. Also in Blue.

PupaScoopa

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I painted mine RED. Masked off the boots and the piston. Painted all around the caliper (not just the outside which is visible). I used Plastikote brake spray paint, 3 coats, it looks good.

splitime

Friend used 1000degree BBQ paint from ace hardware on a set of ITR calipers. Paint has held up so far through track events, even with him baking the crap out of his cobalt vr-specs this weekend.

phantom_sol

I have use bbq paint on my exhaust and that chips quite easily. i'm thinkin maybe plastikote.... but any other ideas?

Kalokohan

VHT.

phantom_sol

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pphan3

since brake caliper paint claims to be "rust and chip resistant, as well high temperature resistant," could you use brake caliper paint on wheels?

95gsrturbo

i would assume so--
ive been looking into painting them bronxe but caliper paint does not come in that color anywhere-- all i see is red, yellow, blue , black and silver---

blah.... i want gold or bronze-- i can find it at 500 deg with duplicolor
any one have a better idea?

hayabusa160

maybe powder coat them? then they are really on there, they aint coming off or chip and u can get it in any color u want

built562

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 95gsrturbo &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i would assume so--
ive been looking into painting them bronxe but caliper paint does not come in that color anywhere-- all i see is red, yellow, blue , black and silver---

blah.... i want gold or bronze-- i can find it at 500 deg with duplicolor
any one have a better idea?</TD></TR></TABLE>

i got gold from pepboys engine paint, i have had it for a few months and no signs of fadding or chipping, its best if you take apart the calipers and paint them also clean them well before you spray.

KamikazeSol

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ive been looking into painting them bronxe but caliper paint does not come in that color anywhere-- all i see is red, yellow, blue , black and silver---

blah.... i want gold or bronze-- i can find it at 500 deg with duplicolor
any one have a better idea?</TD></TR></TABLE>


95gsrturbo,
VHT has just recently come out with their caliper paint in a gold/bronze color. I saw it in the new JC Whitney Import flyer. It looks to be a good bronze.

Phantom Sol,
Use the VHT paint it has lasted for years on my old calipers. Also take the time to mask them before painting. You do everything else the right way on your car, might as well do the calipers right also.

Brother Grim

any decent high heat paint, they got some at home depot for 1500º f for like 3-4 bucks

95gsrturbo

yeah i found that VHT has a sp-205 now in 1200deg for like 4 bux in bronze/gold-- gonna order it from summitt in the next few days.

KiDSoL

I used just regualr caliper paint from autozone on mine, and no chiping or bubbles, I painted everythign underther black

That will help it from rusting, Rusting isnt good to have anywhere on the car if you can avoid it.