Caliper Suggestions
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Caliper Suggestions
I am tired of the faded red, greyish color of my brake calipers so I am going to be a do it yourselfer and paint them in the before the end of the year (when I get a free weekend where I don't have to go anywhere since it is my daily)
My question is should I do with the bright red caliper like you generally see, or should I paint them mag red to match the body.
If I go the mag red route, is there someplace to get the heat resistant caliper paint in that color?
My question is should I do with the bright red caliper like you generally see, or should I paint them mag red to match the body.
If I go the mag red route, is there someplace to get the heat resistant caliper paint in that color?
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they sell paint on caliper paint but not in mag red. im sure cajundude can get them powdered coated mag red and you send in you old ones to him
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I'd say the Mag Red would look way better than straight red. The powder coating looks awesome but it'll cost you $$$$. A paint kit will probably only run to $25
You'll be OK without high temp paint. It doesn't get too hot outside the caliper. i just used Rustoleum and its been fine.
If you want the regular Mag Red, paintscratch.com do a good match. Its the full three part paint (base/color/clear) Red Tint Metallic Tricoat Code 86/WA379E
You'll be OK without high temp paint. It doesn't get too hot outside the caliper. i just used Rustoleum and its been fine.
If you want the regular Mag Red, paintscratch.com do a good match. Its the full three part paint (base/color/clear) Red Tint Metallic Tricoat Code 86/WA379E
Last edited by DeeGee; Nov 3, 2007 at 02:41 AM.
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Mag red would look badazz, but torch red would look good as an alternative. 
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High Temperature Engine Enamel
Not sure about magnetic red, but I used Dupli Color's high temperature engine paint in black to paint the caliper frame and used dupli color's caliper painting kit to do my calipers in red. Can't beat the quality of their products. Check them out for colors or contact them.
