Caliper paint
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Caliper paint
Who makes heat resistant paint that I can use on the brake calipers on my torch red '04?
I want to paint the calipers torch red. Thanks.
I want to paint the calipers torch red. Thanks.
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Here is a thread that I made on this exact subject a couple years ago:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...s-step-in.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...s-step-in.html
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I have used Folia Tec on my last two C5 calipers and it has held up very well.
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Duplicolor RED brush on caliper paint is great and cheap
Cost about $15 and i ued it about 5 years ago when I replaced the front and rear pads. Removed calipers from brackets leaving the brake lines attached. Used a wire brush and brake cleaner (one can included with the Duplicolor kit) to completely remove grease and grime from calipers.
Used about 5 or 6 coats about 45 minutes apart to get good coverage.
Reassembled with new pads and touched up areas where I scuffed the calipers when putting them back and installing pads. Used white touch up paint on the CORVETTE letters on the front calipers. Still looks good 5 years later. Have enough paint left over to do one or two more sets of calipers.
BIGHANK
Used about 5 or 6 coats about 45 minutes apart to get good coverage.
Reassembled with new pads and touched up areas where I scuffed the calipers when putting them back and installing pads. Used white touch up paint on the CORVETTE letters on the front calipers. Still looks good 5 years later. Have enough paint left over to do one or two more sets of calipers.
BIGHANK
Last edited by bighank; Oct 5, 2012 at 11:20 PM.
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Cost about $15 and i ued it about 5 years ago when I replaced the front and rear pads. Removed calipers from brackets leaving the brake lines attached. Used a wire brush and brake cleaner (one can included with the Duplicolor kit) to completely remove grease and grime from calipers.
Used about 5 or 6 coats about 45 minutes apart to get good coverage.
Reassembled with new pads and touched up areas where I scuffed the calipers when putting them back and installing pads. Used white touch up paint on the CORVETTE letters on the front calipers. Still looks good 5 years later. Have enough paint left over to do one or two more sets of calipers.BIGHANK
Used about 5 or 6 coats about 45 minutes apart to get good coverage.
Reassembled with new pads and touched up areas where I scuffed the calipers when putting them back and installing pads. Used white touch up paint on the CORVETTE letters on the front calipers. Still looks good 5 years later. Have enough paint left over to do one or two more sets of calipers.
BIGHANKWorks great, lasts a long time and it was cheap
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From: Waldorf MD
Cost about $15 and i ued it about 5 years ago when I replaced the front and rear pads. Removed calipers from brackets leaving the brake lines attached. Used a wire brush and brake cleaner (one can included with the Duplicolor kit) to completely remove grease and grime from calipers.
Used about 5 or 6 coats about 45 minutes apart to get good coverage.
Reassembled with new pads and touched up areas where I scuffed the calipers when putting them back and installing pads. Used white touch up paint on the CORVETTE letters on the front calipers. Still looks good 5 years later. Have enough paint left over to do one or two more sets of calipers.BIGHAlNK
Used about 5 or 6 coats about 45 minutes apart to get good coverage.
Reassembled with new pads and touched up areas where I scuffed the calipers when putting them back and installing pads. Used white touch up paint on the CORVETTE letters on the front calipers. Still looks good 5 years later. Have enough paint left over to do one or two more sets of calipers.
BIGHAlNK
