Painting brake calipers
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From: Flower Mound TX
Painting brake calipers
I was going to try that epoxy paint that Mid America sells has anybody used it?
link to product http://www.madvet.com/shop?frame=720
[Modified by robtx, 9:49 PM 7/16/2003]
link to product http://www.madvet.com/shop?frame=720
[Modified by robtx, 9:49 PM 7/16/2003]
Burning Brakes
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From: Duluth MN
Re: Painting brake calipers (robtx)
save yourself the money just go out and get some High temp engine enamel spray it in a cup and brush it on... carefull to mask off all the areas you don't want to paint.. Also clean em good first as well.. I only painted my rears.. My fronts came red but the rears turned out nice as well. If your in a hurry to get a few coats on use a hair dryer between coats. The epoxy may hold up better but for the 3 bucks it costs for the paint I used. I can just do it again in a few years if need be..
Drifting
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From: Rome NY
Re: Painting brake calipers (Powerdrive)
Why don't you try eastwood's caliper paint? They have some cool colors. Check them at eastwood.com; I think they are running a sale on it this month. Oh, and watch out- eastwood is one of the coolest sites ever for an auto buff, so set a budget before even hitting the website! :cool:
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From: San Antnoio TX
Re: Painting brake calipers (robtx)
I tried high temp paint on my caliper mounting brackets. I think I should have wiped them down better maybe with Acetone.
I had trouble getting the engine paint to cover without giving a spotty appearance.
;) :skep:
I had trouble getting the engine paint to cover without giving a spotty appearance.
;) :skep:
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St. Jude Donor '05
Re: Painting brake calipers (Ericthewolf)
save yourself the money just go out and get some High temp engine enamel spray
I disagree that it looks rice, especially since I did mine to match the C5 Z06 - which is far from rice.
I cleaned them with the trusty dremel tool with a wire wheel, then wiped them down with laquer thinner. I was able to mask and spray the front side with no problem, then used the cap/paint method Ericthewolf mentioned for the back side. Here are the results:
Good luck! :thumbs:
[Modified by Blueyednd, 10:26 PM 7/16/2003]
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I really dont think they were calling the red calipers rice...I believe they were refering to the type r stuff (which I can only hope its a joke, isnt it?) My calipers are red as well and I get plenty of compliments. I agree you should go to the local parts store and purchase hi temp paint...Cost effective and when youre done youll be one happy Vette owner....
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St. Jude Donor '05
Re: (2nd2SEX)
I really dont think they were calling the red calipers rice...I believe they were refering to the type r stuff
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Re: Painting brake calipers (Blueyednd)
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From: Gilbert Arizona
Re: Painting brake calipers (robtx)
Wish you lived in the Phoenix area ... I'd swap calipers with ya. Mine are painted red, and though the previous owner did a nice job on the calipers, it's a bit too much bling bling for me.
Burning Brakes
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From: CASTLE ROCK CO
Re: Painting brake calipers (Strick)
Home Depot sells epoxy paint in a few different colors in spray cans, not expensive at all. I think the prep work(sanding, cleaning etc) is really more important. Before I paint anything I wipe it down with denatured alcohol.
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From: Atlanta
Re: Painting brake calipers (Powerdrive)
that is sooooooo wrong.... :nonod:
Sorry you missed the fun that day. Don't worry, its just photoshop. But it's so damn funny I hope he always keeps his sig that way.
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