MakoShark72

Is it possible to do a good job with the calipers ON the car? Most advertisements I see say it can be done that way..

I'm not sure how??

Thanks...

oldsarge

If you have to do it on the car, it can be done. One way is to brush it on, the caliper casting finish, will not show the brush strokes when done. When all is said and done, how much do you really see, when it's all back together.

dbeall1968

I did one on the car, the rest off. I really can't tell the difference. I used POR 15 caliper paint. It smooths out like glass.

Alan 71

Hi MS,
Have you thought about unbolting the calipers but leaving the caliper lines hooked up?
I've supported the calipers with heavy cord looped around the frame to take the strain off the flexibe lines.
This allows you to have good access to all areas of the caliper.
Good Luck!
Regards,
Alan

kdf1986

Hello
You should be able to paint the calipers on your car, with proper masking and cleaning of the area, it should turn out good.

Alan had a great suggestion. Its not that difficult to remove the calipers from the brackets and suspend them without putting weight/pressure on the hoses. This would allow you a better angle to clean and paint.

kdf

dbeall1968

That is actually what I did. I did not break open the lines that way. I still consider that to be left on the car. This way the caliper can be turned over and the bottom and the axle side can be gotten to relatively easily.

C3 4ME

I agree that painting with a brush is the way to go if you leave them on the car. that's how i painted mine. I used Dupli Color caliper paint. I'll also second that you can't tell you used a brush because of the rough finish of the calipers.

MakoShark72

Anybody ever use high heat, high gloss engine enamel?? Followed by a spray clear??

I can't see why it wouldn't work as well as "caliper paint"???

MelWff

did you read the temperatures on the 2 different types of paints? Caliper is 900, engine is 500. This is based on the VHT brand.

Trae1976

I have, but without the clear, and it has held up to the heat after >30k miles.
However, liberal use of brake cleaner can make it go away. Not sure if the caliper paint is resistant to that, but it's worth considering.

MakoShark72

Yes I read it, but how hot is a caliper really going to get, in normal spirited everyday driving..??? 900 degrees? I don't think so but I could be wrong.. My guess is 500 degrees would have it covered??

oh1vette

My son just did his S2k's with the G2 kit brush on and it came out great - no noticeable brush strokes...

stingraymaniac

I have painted mine on the car,i just took one bolt of and bent the caliper a bit so i could get in and paint the axle side..
The paint on the surface of the disc will come of when i hit the brakes

~Stingray

This is interesting, I never thought about just painting them myself. It would pointless on my corvette as you can't see them due to the wheel design, but my other car may be an option. Does anyone have some comparison pictures?

pleasants9

What is the most durable type of paint to use on the calipers? I tried some sort of caliper spray paint a while ago and the paint is all gone now 2 years later....