caliper paint
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Joined: Dec 2003
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From: Horncastle Lincolnshire, England
2023 C5 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
I used Rustoleum satin black because I wanted a more subtle look
Two years on and it still looks as good as day 1.
And the best part - $4 a can
Two years on and it still looks as good as day 1.
And the best part - $4 a can
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2001
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From: Winchester TN
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Hi ABWANA -
I used dupli-color engine paint - has been on our 99 coupe's calipers for a year and a half and they have a couple of small chips, but they still look great.
Here is a link to a write up on my way of painting calipers.
http://www.iammoon.com/c5tech/caliper_painting.htm
best regards -
mqqn
I used dupli-color engine paint - has been on our 99 coupe's calipers for a year and a half and they have a couple of small chips, but they still look great.
Here is a link to a write up on my way of painting calipers.
http://www.iammoon.com/c5tech/caliper_painting.htm
best regards -
mqqn
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Maryland
I too used the Duplicolor kit...they do start to fade over some time, but I drive my car very often. I repaint roughly every 4-6 months, but it doesn't take too long after you do it the first time. Good luck!
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 874
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From: Campbell Ca
Its fun doing it this way and its also fun writing a check to have someone else do it. Either way, it looks much better than the stock rust colored ones.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Oct 2003
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From: Foresters Falls(near Ottawa) Ont
A lot of folks have had really good luck using a caliper paint kit you can get at Autozone or Wallmart. (if you want them RED) The KEY is getting the calipers completely clean and get a better small brush. A couple of coats and you are good to go. Razor blade then small sanding block for the letters - looks pretty good. Not a good as powercoat, but surprisingly good.
The kit is about $10 or so and you can have all four done in two hours max!
GOOD LUCK
The kit is about $10 or so and you can have all four done in two hours max!
GOOD LUCK
Mine have been painted two seasons now, don't know how powder coat can look any better.
IMHO, the powder coat route is a prestige trip.
RonJ ...
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