Good Caliper Paint?

[Raven18940]

I'm going to be doing my brakes soon with new pads, rotors, and braided SS lines. Since I'm going to have the calipers completely off the car, and black car + red calipers = I've decided now is the ideal time to paint them. Can anyone recommend a good quality caliper paint, I don't want anything that's going to flake off.

[SexyDSM95]

I know there is this caliper kit at Strauss Auto. You don't want the spray stuff that doesn't last too long. What comes in this kit is everything you need to make your calipers look great. It's some type of silicone paint, a foam brush, and I think sand paper for $20? See if you can find it on their website...

[igo4bmx]

if u really want it to look nice, you could preolly get them powder coated?

[SilverTurboRidin]

Originally Posted by igo4bmx

if u really want it to look nice, you could preolly get them powder coated?

id rather spend the few bucks on spray paint and redo them every now and then.

[igo4bmx]

Originally Posted by SilverTurboRidin

id rather spend the few bucks on spray paint and redo them every now and then.

i rather have them done professionally for a bit more, get a nice glossy finish and not worry about seeing them chip and painting them again and again

[Raven18940]

Originally Posted by igo4bmx

if u really want it to look nice, you could preolly get them powder coated?

How much would it cost and how long would it take?

[G1GSX]

to get them powder coated they would have to be completely taken apart just get the brush on stuff from the store it will last long enough for you not to worry about it for awhile id rather spend 20 bucks and have them look decent and have my car able to drive then spend like 100 getting powder coated and not having my car for a day or so

[Raven18940]

Having the calipers off is no big deal, they're coming off for new pads and brake lines anyway. But I don't wanna spend $100 on something so minimal, nor do I want brake fluid dipping out of my car all day.

[SilverTurboRidin]

Originally Posted by G1GSX

to get them powder coated they would have to be completely taken apart just get the brush on stuff from the store it will last long enough for you not to worry about it for awhile id rather spend 20 bucks and have them look decent and have my car able to drive then spend like 100 getting powder coated and not having my car for a day or so

Heh....Need i say more??

[SexyDSM95]

If you have a good hook up or a local shop that's not too busy *cough* Bonehead Performance *cough* they may be able to have it done in half a day or so. You would honestly have to talk with them and see what kind of schedule they have. Brake calipers are not as large as rims/wheels nor as complex as a valve cover with polished lettering. Pretty much just throw it in the machine...honestly get ahold of them and see what kind of price/time they can give you. It never hurts to ask

[SilverTurboRidin]

Originally Posted by SexyDSM95

If you have a good hook up or a local shop that's not too busy *cough* Bonehead Performance *cough* they may be able to have it done in half a day or so. You would honestly have to talk with them and see what kind of schedule they have. Brake calipers are not as large as rims/wheels nor as complex as a valve cover with polished lettering. Pretty much just throw it in the machine...honestly get ahold of them and see what kind of price/time they can give you. It never hurts to ask

na i would say atleast a day...powder coating Does need time to settle. so i wouldnt rush it

[Blurvision]

Hey, i dont think youde need to powder coat them. I used some rattle can generic high them red sprayed into a bowl then brushed on. ~4 coats. Looks nice and glossy after 3 years and ive taken the calipers off 2 times and banged them around a bit still looks good!
go spray can!
-mark

[techboy]

Before I had mine poweder coated I used the DupColor 1200 Ford Red paint you can get at AutoZone. It worked good, but it had to be done just about every year.

My housemate had his powder coated at FMR Industries in Lansdale Pa. They're a great place and do awesome work. The main guys name is Drew, I have their number if you're interested. PaleDSM on here told me about them and they've done my valve cover, IC piping, and rims. Someday I'll take my brakes there too.

[Raven18940]

Originally Posted by Blurvision

Hey, i dont think youde need to powder coat them. I used some rattle can generic high them red sprayed into a bowl then brushed on. ~4 coats. Looks nice and glossy after 3 years and ive taken the calipers off 2 times and banged them around a bit still looks good!
go spray can!
-mark

You use engine paint?

[Blurvision]

Yupp paint is paint. Just clean the calipers nice and good.. and brush or spray on. I chose brush so i wouldn't get over spray on the car.
-Mark

[mostasteless]

Any high temp paint will last a while if you do good prep work. If you have the time take the calpers off to paint, you will be able to clean them much better and get more even coats, well worth the extra $$ it will cost for new brake fluid. Also make sure they are 100% dry before putting them back on or when you bleed your brakes it will start to take off the paint.

[techboy]

Yeah, the DupiColor stuff I was talking is engine paint also. Works well. I brushed it on the first time as the others guys have, after that I've just sprayed them being careful to mask the car off well.

[Sid]

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