Caliper Paint?
Feb 2, 2005 | 08:38 PM
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Caliper Paint?
Does anyone have any sugestions on what kind of paint should be used on brake calipers?
Feb 2, 2005 | 08:41 PM
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do you drive real hard ?????
Feb 2, 2005 | 08:42 PM
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HIGH HEAT red engine paint works very well
Feb 2, 2005 | 08:43 PM
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do you drive real hard ?????
what does that mean LOL
Feb 2, 2005 | 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by MEGLADON
what does that mean LOL
brake temp's
dah
Feb 2, 2005 | 08:47 PM
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I never had a problem with any metal paint. Then again I don't drive that hard that my calipers overheat and burn the paint.
Feb 2, 2005 | 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by norvalwilhelm
I never had a problem with any metal paint. Then again I don't drive that hard that my calipers overheat and burn the paint.
most don't but if he does a track day it will blister off
Feb 2, 2005 | 08:53 PM
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Feb 2, 2005 | 08:56 PM
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I don't think the paints give a real pro. look to them.Kind of a cheap powder coat.I've seen both the brush and spray.Both look too thick of a coating and like a teenager on a budget trying to achive the look of powder coating on his Honda Camery.Although the picture on this thread looks pretty good.Maybe it's all in the prep.And the ones I've seen have not been a very good job.
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Feb 2, 2005 | 09:00 PM
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I did mine with VHT Rotor and Caliper Paint. Rest is ACE Banner red and POR-15.
Feb 2, 2005 | 09:02 PM
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Regular por-15 is rated at 300 degrees. Do you guys think that is high enough to last on moderatly driven calipers??
Feb 2, 2005 | 10:21 PM
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Red Devil Polyurethane Red. Not hi-temp and not brake fluid proof either.
Feb 2, 2005 | 10:28 PM
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I've got Rustoleum, Sunrise Red I think it's called.
Feb 2, 2005 | 10:39 PM
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Ace Hardware silver barbeque paint here!
Feb 2, 2005 | 11:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Buffalo Dude
I've got Rustoleum, Sunrise Red I think it's called.
This is what a lot of guys on the C5 forum use.
Feb 2, 2005 | 11:20 PM
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Rustoleum semi Gloss black
Feb 3, 2005 | 01:06 AM
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Thanks for the sugetsions
I like the look of the VHT red and the Sunrise Red. I don't drive very hard now, but after I get done with the suspension upgrades?
Feb 3, 2005 | 01:11 AM
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Thanks for the pics and the suggestions. I don't drive it hard now, but when I get the suspension upgrades finished, who knows?
Feb 3, 2005 | 06:42 AM
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VHT paint. Bought it at AutoZone.
Feb 3, 2005 | 07:23 AM
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Duplicolor caliper paint kit, sold at WalMart and Autozone (at least the 2 I know of) comes with cleaner, paint and hardener to do all 4.
what does that mean LOL
I like the look of the VHT red and the Sunrise Red. I don't drive very hard now, but after I get done with the suspension upgrades? 
