Thats what I did. Was easy to do, and is still pretty after 5 years! BTW - I used "Plasticote" from a major parts store.
I want red calipers!
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Until you see these powdercoated ones it's hard to appreciate how good they really are in comparison. The biggest thing is that the stock calipers have SO MUCH crap in them just from the casting process that if you just paint them, you're likely to accentuate those bumps, scrapes, etc. If you get these (as I did) you'll find that they clean them up quite a bit and then put two or three layers (depending on whether you get the standard or candy) of powdercoating over them.
Mine look REALLY sick and I'd definitely recommend them over a rattle-can job if you're looking for a high-quality piece.
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It's a quality issue. You can definitely paint your calipers and if you're good with a rattle-can they may come out pretty nice.
Until you see these powdercoated ones it's hard to appreciate how good they really are in comparison. The biggest thing is that the stock calipers have SO MUCH crap in them just from the casting process that if you just paint them, you're likely to accentuate those bumps, scrapes, etc. If you get these (as I did) you'll find that they clean them up quite a bit and then put two or three layers (depending on whether you get the standard or candy) of powdercoating over them.
Mine look REALLY sick and I'd definitely recommend them over a rattle-can job if you're looking for a high-quality piece.
Until you see these powdercoated ones it's hard to appreciate how good they really are in comparison. The biggest thing is that the stock calipers have SO MUCH crap in them just from the casting process that if you just paint them, you're likely to accentuate those bumps, scrapes, etc. If you get these (as I did) you'll find that they clean them up quite a bit and then put two or three layers (depending on whether you get the standard or candy) of powdercoating over them.
Mine look REALLY sick and I'd definitely recommend them over a rattle-can job if you're looking for a high-quality piece.
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Powder coating calipers looks really nice and clean, but it is expensive. Painting your calipers yourself is much cheaper and comes out looking pretty nice.
If you do decide to paint your calipers yourself feel free to pm me for tips. I've painted my three past cars myself; it's not hard, it just takes patients.
Sorry this isn't a close up.
Here is my old Mustang Cobra that I did. And yes I did paint the COBRA lettering by hand.
Hope this helps
If you do decide to paint your calipers yourself feel free to pm me for tips. I've painted my three past cars myself; it's not hard, it just takes patients.
Sorry this isn't a close up.
Here is my old Mustang Cobra that I did. And yes I did paint the COBRA lettering by hand.
Hope this helps
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Return on investment suggests you're going to get something of value in return for your expense. $5 for rattle can or $400 for high quality powder coated. I would offer that either way, you get what you pay for. I choose not to visit the dollar store when it comes to parts for my vette.
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I forgot to mention but you should also pick up a spray can of black caliper paint (not the brush on) and take off the bracket that holds the caliper and paint it black. Look at the picture of the cobra caliper that I posted to see what I mean.
If you paint everything red it looks kind of cheap and if you leave it unpainted then it looks unfinished. It only take a few more minutes; just hang it on a wire hanger and spray it with a few coats.
If you paint everything red it looks kind of cheap and if you leave it unpainted then it looks unfinished. It only take a few more minutes; just hang it on a wire hanger and spray it with a few coats.
