Help Painting Calipers!!

[SDSGSX]

Okay heres the question........what type of paint do you guyz recommend (brand ect.) for painting calipers. Also for colors im lookin to go red(like everyone ) so what red is closest to the "brembo" red and i know they are powder coated but u get the point. Post pics if u got em =)


thanx guyz

PS i know itz a sort of "ricer" thing but hey i think it looks good

Lj

 

[Knoob]

idk but i need the answer 2

 

[Airpoppoff]

go get high temp engine paint, in the color you want, mask off everything you dont wanna paint, paint, let dry for hour-2hours, dont worry about getting a little on the discs, it will come off the first time you drive it

 

[steve]

The best caliper paint is either Folia Tec or G2. Both are high temp two part paints you have to mix before applying and need overnight to cure. Here's a picture of the G2 red on my 2 piston calipers. Like any paint job proper preparation is the key

Steve

 

[irn__man]

Originally posted by steve
The best caliper paint is either Folia Tec or G2. Both are high temp two part paints you have to mix before applying and need overnight to cure. Here's a picture of the G2 red on my 2 piston calipers. Like any paint job proper preparation is the key

Steve

Where can you get this paint from?

thanks
iron

 

[ENEVEL RACER]

Just go down to your local Wal-mart, and get some engine paint. They have a lot of colors to choose from. If you want to make sure it lasts, get the engine clear coat as well, follow the directions on the can and you'll be done in a couple of hours. You'll be happy with the results, and the $$$ you save. Total cost, about $6.

 

[JohnWH]

Be sure to clean whatever you're painting first though. You can use a wire brush and somekind of solvent.

4-5 coats of paint and you're set to go. You really don't even need the clear coat. I've never heard of anyone using that on their brakes.

 

[cucumber]

Originally posted by JohnWH
Be sure to clean whatever you're painting first though. You can use a wire brush and somekind of solvent.

4-5 coats of paint and you're set to go. You really don't even need the clear coat. I've never heard of anyone using that on their brakes.

Exactly John, you can't forget to clean your surface area, or it'll come out looking bad.

 

[ENEVEL RACER]

Originally posted by JohnWH
You really don't even need the clear coat. I've never heard of anyone using that on their brakes.

I've noticed that using the clear coat helps reduce the fading effect alot and if you live where there quite a bit of snow fall and they use salt on the streets, that extra protection is kind of handy. But you're right, you don't have to use a clear coat, I just perfer it myself. The wire brush and through cleaning is a must.

 

[Airpoppoff]

Originally posted by cucumber



Exactly John, you can't forget to clean your surface area, or it'll come out looking bad.

also, a coat of clean primer wouldent hurt

 

[steve]

As long as you remove any rust and use the supplied cleaner to remove any oil the G2 paint goes on in one coat and comes out glossy and hard. Here's where I bought it and got their free shipping.
http://www.carstyling.com/index.html
Yes, it's more expensive than other paints but the results are worth it. It doesn't fade or burn off (unless you really try hard).

Steve

 

[RamenPride]

if you plan on auto-x'ing or road racing, DO NOT use engine paint. it's only heat resistant up to 500 degrees or so, and the paint can catch on fire during heavy braking. i used 1200 degree paint that I got from Advance Auto

http://www.dsmtuners.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=9657&size=big&papass=&sort=1