Caliper Paint - High Temp or Not?

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Jan 17, 2006 | 04:03 PM

toolman44092

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Caliper Paint - High Temp or Not?

I painted my calipers last winter with Duplicolor high-temp paint. I wanted my calipers to match my body, which is Anniversary Red. I got close with the high-temp, but there really isn't a good match available. The calipers look like a much lighter red in the sunlight. I saw a few Duplicolor paints that look much closer, but they're just the regular paint.

I'm wondering if I use a high-temp primer and a high-temp clear, do you think I can use a regular paint for the color? I've heard a lot of theories on here, but I have yet to hear a definite answer on this one.

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Jan 17, 2006 | 05:41 PM

jers98vet

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I used PPG base clear on mine. You get an excellent color match and holds up very well to the heat created. It's been 2 years and they still look like new.

Jan 17, 2006 | 06:13 PM

JD's C5

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The calipers really don't get that hot and if you paint and use the base clear it should last a long time.

Jan 17, 2006 | 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by toolman44092

I did my wifes AE Vert with some leftover Rustoleum Sunrise Red and Gloss black. Kept mixing them together until I got the color I wanted. Close match.

Jan 18, 2006 | 02:09 AM

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You don't need any special paint. Go to www.eastwood.com and buy One-Shot lettering enamel. It holds up extremely well. I've used it with absolutely no problems. It comes in many colors to choose from and you can mix them to get the exact color you want. If you're matching mag red get the maroon, if it's still too red for you add a little purple. Same mix will work for the anniversary red, just add alittle more purple.

Jan 18, 2006 | 03:04 PM

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Hi Toolman -

As long as you don't track your car you should be fine.

When you get on a road course and hit it hard, the calipers can get pretty hot.

best regards -

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Jan 18, 2006 | 04:20 PM

toolman44092

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I run some speed events, but no sustained lapping. It's usually an autocross with cool-down time between runs or a high-speed course (like Nelson ledges). At Nelson we run one lap at a time.

I'm going to try the non-heat paint and see what happens. I'll post my results at the end of the season.

Thanks!

Jan 18, 2006 | 05:21 PM

MTurnbo

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As long as you don't race go with regular paint. It'll do fine. See if you can find a color sample for your car color and let a paint shop mix you up a qt. (better yet a pint if they will) of color matched paint. I'll cost a little more but not nearly as much as high temp paint and you'll get an exact color match plus extra left over if you need to touch it up.