caliper paint? Do or Don't? [Merged 8-8] painting calipers brake brakes

[95CarbonEclipse]

The Duplicolor brush on type works great and will end up leaving your brakes looking nice and smooth because it's much thicker then the spray on kind. I used to use the spray on kind because I was lazy, but on my GSX I used the brush on type and will never go back to the spray again.

 

[daren_p]

The Duplicolor brush on type works great and will end up leaving your brakes looking nice and smooth because it's much thicker then the spray on kind. I used to use the spray on kind because I was lazy, but on my GSX I used the brush on type and will never go back to the spray again.

I've used the spray on caliper several times & it has always done a nice job. Then I picked up one of the Duplicolor brush kits for the rear calipers on the Eclipse. I must admit I was a little skeptical at first, brushing it on & thinking the finish wouldn't turn out as good as a spray can but, as said, I was wong. The brush on makes a very nice finish, thats very smooth & consistant & has a very glossy finish. It also seems pretty durable as well

 

[jayiszraw]

are these paints chemical proof? i live in new york and snow and salt and stuff

 

[Defiant]

"Paint"? Dude. It's not the Twentieth Century anymore.
http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/han...vers-ebay-strikes-again.html?highlight=covers

 

[92_eclipse_GS]

i just used a can of universal dupli color spray paint
and mine turned out very nice

 

[DSMunknown]

Powder coating would be best, IMHO. Sending my Evo calipers & rotors to JNZ this winter.

 

[92_eclipse_GS]

im not to big on powder coating brake system parts they get chipped so why waste your money

 

[ILLiCliPSE]

im not to big on powder coating brake system parts they get chipped so why waste your money

powdercoat barely ever chips

I plan on painting my calipers red w/ a clear coat....the REAL shit not some Autozone paint stuff. My dad works for Dupont, so I can get the hook up. Ill post pics when it's all finished with the Brembo rotors.

 

[92_eclipse_GS]

i had my powder coated and they chipped over about a year
but with a good few coats of expensive clear coat they havent chipped in forever

 

[c5chris]

I had done some of my cars with FoliaTec Caliper paint. Still holding after a few years.

 

[95CarbonEclipse]

Just a word to the wise... I sanded my calipers down smooth and then used the Duplicolor brush on paint. As posted before, this stuff works amazingly and looks fantastic, but... with the caliper surface being smooth, it doesn't give the paint a good surface to bond to. The only reason that I sanded my calipers smooth is because I wanted them to have that smooth, clean look to them after I painted them. With the Duplicolor brush on kit, the paint is nice and thick and will dry smooth no matter how porous the surface is. The only prep work that I would stress is important is making sure that the surface is clean and free of any dirt, grease, brake fluid, etc.

Also, another tip would be to make sure you do all your painting on each caliper at the same time (meaning, don't do a couple coats and then wait til the next day, or even a few hours later, to add a 3rd and 4th coat), only allow 10 to 15 minutes between each coat. If the the paint completely dries to the touch or is close, it will make a huge mess when you go to apply another coat and your calipers will look like crap. Also, when re-installing your caliper and bleeding the brakes, make sure that you at least use a tube to direct the fluid into a container. This is a must for 2 resons, one being it's much less messier, but more importantly, it'll keep the brake fluid off of your hands as well as your freshly painted calipers. BRAKE FLUID WILL EAT THE CALIPER PAINT OFF YOUR CALIPERS.