Brake Caliper Paint

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Apr 15, 2013 | 01:38 AM

#21

aasports

Racer

Joined: Feb 2007

Posts: 443

Likes: 20

From: Lufkin TX

Quote:

Originally Posted by olbear1962

Have read positive reviews of the G2 two part system.

G2!!!!! I've been using it for years on various sports cars and it holds up and looks great...for about $35.

Apr 15, 2013 | 04:28 PM

#22

MG RED 99

Drifting

Joined: Oct 2003

Posts: 1,932

Likes: 4

From: Warrenville Il

Quote:

Originally Posted by thedudeman

How much does powder coating cost and how do you pick the color/shade? Do different shops offer different colors or is there some standard? What are the advantages to powder vs auto zone kit?

It's been some time since I had my calipers powder coated but I had purchased the powder coated calipers on an exchange basis. I don't recall who did them but there is someone on the forum here that does this work. Basically I purchased the rebuilt cailpers and brackets from the fellow that did the powder coating. He rebuilds the calipers with new pistons and seals. This allowed me to have the calipers in hand while replacing my old calipers. Afterwards I sent my old calipers back to him to recieve my core charge back. I told him I wanted to match my exterior color, (magnetic red) and he chose the color that matched.

Advantages of powdercoating is that the finish will stay perfect forever. Brake dust will absolutely not stick to it and it will never dull in appearance or chip off. Having painted calipers in the past, no matter what paint you use it will eventually wear out and need a repaint. Powdercoating was not only a great aesthetic mod but they also stay clean and looking like new with literally no effort or scrubbing when washing the car. The picture shows the calipers after almost 7 years of being on the car.

[IMG]

[/IMG]

Apr 16, 2013 | 07:40 AM

#23

tsbbzm

Melting Slicks

Joined: Jan 2007

Posts: 3,332

Likes: 46

From: Bowling Green KY

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oldvetter

I used Duplicolor's Caliper Paint Kit, you brush it on, takes about 4 coats. It contains ceramic and looks great and wears great. The kit contains: paint, brush, and cleaner.

If your going to paint then yourself then use the Duplicolor...its the good stuff!

http://www.duplicolor.com/products/caliperPaint/

Apr 16, 2013 | 03:04 PM

#24

jlbsam

Racer

Joined: Nov 2011

Posts: 347

Likes: 13

From: san diego ca

I also used the Duplicolor kit. click on my avatar and you can see some pics of the process

Apr 16, 2013 | 03:39 PM

#25

SaberD

Melting Slicks

Joined: Nov 2008

Posts: 2,938

Likes: 65

From: Rochester Hills MI

I didnt have a good experience with the brush on kit. It never really cured right, and I have redo all of them. I'll be using VHT next time.

Apr 16, 2013 | 06:36 PM

#26

ngerk

Intermediate

Joined: Dec 2011

Posts: 35

Likes: 0

From: Argo Alabama

I used red Duplicolor caliper paint in the spray can and it still looks great after a year. A friend painted his G35 calipers blue with engine enamel and it didn't last too long. Just a tip, may sound silly, but I put a little bit of chap stick on the Corvette letter before painting them and it made it a lot easier to remove the paint.

Apr 17, 2013 | 04:45 PM

#27

bighank

Melting Slicks

Joined: Jul 2006

Posts: 2,332

Likes: 31

From: Silver Spring MD

Costa about $15 and still looks great 5 years later

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oldvetter

I used Duplicolor's Caliper Paint Kit, you brush it on, takes about 4 coats. It contains ceramic and looks great and wears great. The kit contains: paint, brush, and cleaner.

Reply Subscribe

Reply Share

First
Prev
2 / 2
Next
Last

Forum Jump