Rustoleum on calipers?

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Jul 27, 2004 | 07:46 AM

vet4me

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Rustoleum on calipers?

How does the rustoleum hold up on the calipers?Do you have to primer them first or just clean them with a paint thinner?Thanks in advance

Jul 27, 2004 | 07:56 AM

chasswartz

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it works for me. i just cleaned and painted-no primer-just follow directions on paint can

Jul 27, 2004 | 08:04 AM

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I used Rustoleum on my 73 Vette's calipers. It is holding up fine.

I would recommend spraying a primer first, helps the paint stick better.

Jul 27, 2004 | 08:05 AM

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did mine 2 1/2 years ago.. no problems..

Jul 27, 2004 | 08:48 AM

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did mine 2 1/2 years ago.. no problems..

Me too..................

Jul 27, 2004 | 09:46 AM

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It holds up terrific.

Still looks as good as the day I put it on!

Jul 27, 2004 | 01:30 PM

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I used Hi-temp engine paint. It works fine.

Jul 27, 2004 | 01:37 PM

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Should hold up OK if you prep the calipers well - that is, get them really clean.

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Jul 27, 2004 | 01:50 PM

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Do you mask the white letters or repaint them by hand??

Jul 27, 2004 | 02:31 PM

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Do you mask the white letters or repaint them by hand??

I used rustoleum as well (on two C5's). Works fine. I just cleaned with denatured alcohol first. I hand painted the letters, but you can also just sand the paint off if you want a silver metal finish.

Jul 27, 2004 | 03:24 PM

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Is the caliper cover easy to remove or does the whole caliper come off??

Jul 27, 2004 | 04:06 PM

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ttt

Jul 27, 2004 | 04:37 PM

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Sorry, should have done a search before I asked the question--I'll find the answer by searching.

Jul 27, 2004 | 05:43 PM

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Do you mask the white letters or repaint them by hand??

What white letters. You don't have to remove the calipers. Clean them with alcohol, spray paint into small cup and brush it on with a small artist brush. You can paint over the lettering , give the paint about 24 hours to completely dry. The paint will be easily removed with a razor blade or pockey knife. No need to completely do 100% of the calipers,only 70% is visable. GARY

Jul 27, 2004 | 05:43 PM

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Do you mask the white letters or repaint them by hand??

Jul 27, 2004 | 06:28 PM

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Also, no need to buy a quart like I did. A 8oz. can will be plenty. While your'e at it, buy a can of black too to paint the brackets. I used brake parts cleaner to clean the calipers. Clean 'em twice just to be sure.

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