Caliper painting
05-06-2004, 02:29 PM
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Caliper painting
Can calipers be painted with other than caliper paint? I have paint left over from when the the car was painted i would like to use it but unsure if it will last.
05-06-2004, 06:55 PM
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Re: Caliper painting (WAYWRONG)
Sure, why not...the calipers rarely get very warm unless you're pushing the crap out of your brakes on a road course...I did mine a month ago with a pint of Rustoleum high gloss black from Home Depot and a tiny foam brush...the key is to clean the heck out of them before you paint...I used copious amounts of brake cleaner...just for fun I did a test last week...after over an hour of driving in stop and go traffic I checked the calipers....they were barely warm...don't touch the rotors though... :eek: ..good luck
05-06-2004, 10:35 PM
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Re: Caliper painting (Fuzzy Dice)
I use high temp clear and bake them in the oven at 400 for 1 hour then do not open oven door until oven has cooled to room temp. Used same recipe on the rotors too and they never rust and braking is just as good. Ok so you think I'm nuts but it really works.
05-07-2004, 03:32 AM
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Re: Caliper painting (Mikez40)
I used High Temp engine paint on mine. They have held up very well.
05-07-2004, 09:25 AM
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Re: Caliper painting (JrRifleCoach)
I used High Temp engine paint on mine. They have held up very well.
05-07-2004, 09:46 AM
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Re: Caliper painting (Fuzzy Dice)
Sure, why not...the calipers rarely get very warm unless you're pushing the crap out of your brakes on a road course...I did mine a month ago with a pint of Rustoleum high gloss black from Home Depot and a tiny foam brush...the key is to clean the heck out of them before you paint...I used copious amounts of brake cleaner...just for fun I did a test last week...after over an hour of driving in stop and go traffic I checked the calipers....they were barely warm...don't touch the rotors though... :eek: ..good luck
05-07-2004, 10:05 AM
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Re: Caliper painting (Blueyednd)
I used High Temp engine paint on mine. They have held up very well.
Yep! That's what I did too... :iagree:
Yep! That's what I did too... :iagree:
05-08-2004, 11:55 AM
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Re: Caliper painting (vinnies87)
$4 can of Rustoleum paint from Home Depot. Need to do rears still (maybe tomorrow) and a bit of black.
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05-08-2004, 12:09 PM
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Re: Caliper painting (ChristineII)
I use high temp clear and bake them in the oven at 400 for 1 hour then do not open oven door until oven has cooled to room temp. Used same recipe on the rotors too and they never rust and braking is just as good. Ok so you think I'm nuts but it really works.
05-08-2004, 01:38 PM
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Re: Caliper painting (Corvette Kid NC)
But first you have to run them through the dishwasher on the high temp cycle to make sure all the grease is gone. Isn't that what ovens and dishwashers are for?????? Oh yeah, and dinner will be a little late tonight! :auto:
05-08-2004, 04:28 PM
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Re: Caliper painting (CanadaVette)
If the calipers rarely get warm, then why is caliper paint rated 1400 degrees?
Can regular paint be used?
Les
Can regular paint be used?
Les
05-08-2004, 07:26 PM
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Re: Caliper painting (Perfusion)
High Temp engine paint not that expensive and it will work just fine.
Rustolium will probably work also if there's that much difference in price.
Rustolium will probably work also if there's that much difference in price.
05-09-2004, 02:11 AM
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Re: Caliper painting (WAYWRONG)
this thread made me think "i wonder if anyone ever bought any of those brake dust shields from ecklers"
them painted calipers look great,seems like a must if you have spoke wheels.
cant hardly see in there with the sawblades.
sigh,someday....maybe next season :(
them painted calipers look great,seems like a must if you have spoke wheels.
cant hardly see in there with the sawblades.
sigh,someday....maybe next season :(
