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I am in the process of rebuilding my calipers. Got them off the car, will convert to o-ring, replace the flex line with stainless, etc. I want to paint the calipers as long as I have them off. Right now the car (1970) is Marlboro Maroon, but I will likely be painting it Steel Cities Grey. I can't decide on color for calipers. I want a subtle/classy but still kinda bad-ars look. My first thought was black. I would be happy to hear any comments or recommendations.
Also, is the G2 stuff that much better than a VHT brake spray can paint?
if you are going to tear them apart..then i would consider black epoxy gloss. masks threads and sealing surface..powder will need about 350-400 f to cure so no parts that will fail that allowed.
A couple of questions - what year is your car and what wheels are you running? If the calipers will show, gloss black is good. You might also consider the same color you paint your car - or a complimentary color. If you're not worrying about 'stock', you have lots of choices! Might put a 'Corvette' script on them too?
A couple of questions - what year is your car and what wheels are you running? If the calipers will show, gloss black is good. You might also consider the same color you paint your car - or a complimentary color. If you're not worrying about 'stock', you have lots of choices! Might put a 'Corvette' script on them too?
Thx. The car is 1970. Currently has stock wheels, so I know you can't see them, but I will probably change to the chrome torque Thrust II (I think that's the name)? And then you would see them.
After a tear down and solvent washing then a 24hr soak in Evapo-Rust (thanks Interpon!) and rewash and dry I used the Dry Graphite Lube and a light mist of VHT Satin Clear.
The Graphite is dark gun metal grey in color and the satin clear just darkens it a little with a slight sheen. The CRC flashes off real fast so no drying time other then a few seconds.
The mist of clear I let sit 24 hours
The CRC brand is good for 850* all day long.
A spare set I did ready for rebuild, Not flashy but I like the look..
You are limited to only 1 color choice,
Example of color RF & RR
Grade 8 bolts not clear coated so you can see the color change after the satin clear was applied.
If you've got red interior as I do, then red calipers are a no brainer to me. In my case, black car, red interior, red rotors. If your interior isn't red, then I think black would be good option. BTW, I used dupli color caliper paint and have had zero issues.
Thanks all... Interior is black. I think I'm going with gloss black. Now just need to pick the paint... Vht caliper paint? Duplicolor caliper paint? Por? Other?
Thanks all... Interior is black. I think I'm going with gloss black. Now just need to pick the paint... Vht caliper paint? Duplicolor caliper paint? Por? Other?
G2 has black epoxy. It's hard to see in the photos I posted, but the orange peel during application went away, leaving a deep, smooth red when installed. I used a large wire wheel to take all of the rust off of the calipers first.
I don't have an opinion on the others, except that I would never paint anything with POR-15 that I thought I might have to touch again.
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If you are going with a gray body color I would go with red calipers.
Bought a new vert back in 99. Painted the calipers on the vehicle with engine paint from Advance Auto. Car was blue and Ford blue engine paint actually was a great match. Sold the car 6 years later with 70k miles on it and the caliper paint was still perfect.
What ever your color (I have red on my white ‘64 and black on my blue ‘69), if you are not powder coating them use a catalyzed paint. It will hold up better and be slightly more resistant to spilled brake fluid.
What ever your color (I have red on my white ‘64 and black on my blue ‘69), if you are not powder coating them use a catalyzed paint. It will hold up better and be slightly more resistant to spilled brake fluid.
Thanks for the recommendation - what are some examples of catalyzed paint? I'm guessing that means stuff you have to mix...like G2? But would then mean anything in a spray can is not catalyzed?
Thanks for the recommendation - what are some examples of catalyzed paint? I'm guessing that means stuff you have to mix...like G2? But would then mean anything in a spray can is not catalyzed?
True, but it doesn’t mean that the spray stuff won’t hold up, it’s just not as tough. You can spray the catalyzed by mixing it and then thinning it with the recommended thinner (specified on the product label) and using a Preval sprayer (cheap). Home Depot used to sell Preval or you can order on line. You will get a much more consistent and smooth finish.
Caliper color recommendations
