Shop that can paint callipers
10-01-2017, 09:39 AM
#1
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Shop that can paint callipers
Hi guys,
Looking for a shop to remove and paint my callipers red with Brembo sticker. I was quoted a ridiculous price at Pfaff tuning. Recommend a place if you know one.
Anywhere in the GTA
Thanks!
Looking for a shop to remove and paint my callipers red with Brembo sticker. I was quoted a ridiculous price at Pfaff tuning. Recommend a place if you know one.
Anywhere in the GTA
Thanks!
10-04-2017, 05:18 AM
#5
Le Mans Master
Hope they are indeed ‘Brembo’. 
I’d get them powder coated...
frank
I’d get them powder coated...
frank
Last edited by JETZ; 10-04-2017 at 05:20 AM.
10-04-2017, 07:49 AM
#6
Powder coating will mean a caliper rebuild as well. Painting potentially saves you that cost.
If rebuild cost is something you are fine with, then I too would recommend powdercoat. Metal Coaters is who is used; Supreme Calipers for the rebuild.
If rebuild cost is something you are fine with, then I too would recommend powdercoat. Metal Coaters is who is used; Supreme Calipers for the rebuild.
Last edited by raztek; 10-04-2017 at 07:50 AM.
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10-04-2017, 01:01 PM
#8
Race Director
If you are only having the exteriors done, then fine, but even then the heat of powder coating can/will damage seals, etc...
Proceed with caution...
Last edited by VETFEVER; 10-04-2017 at 01:02 PM.
10-04-2017, 01:31 PM
#9
Agreed. A recent article I read in a good car mag stressed the importance of dealing with a shop who knows how to rebuild calipers after the powder coating shop has done their thing. The fluid passages in a caliper are quite small, it takes nothing to block them, and you don't want to find out you have no brakes after mounting your shiny new calipers on your car.
If you are only having the exteriors done, then fine, but even then the heat of powder coating can/will damage seals, etc...
Proceed with caution...
If you are only having the exteriors done, then fine, but even then the heat of powder coating can/will damage seals, etc...
Proceed with caution...
Painting in most cases works out well if prepped properly.
To me, the extra couple hundred bucks for a finish that will hold up and knowing that my brakes were rebuilt properly made it an easy decision.
Good luck with whatever you choose to do.
Last edited by raztek; 10-10-2017 at 07:40 PM.
10-04-2017, 01:32 PM
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Powder coating is technically stronger, but regular automative paint and clearcoat works too. Proper preparation as always is the key. Any COMPETENT shop can do this for you.
I painted mine myself with automotive paint and had Champion Motors clearcoat them. (Vinyl lettering done, then cleared ontop) Been 6+years and still good. Some small nicks, but that happens when changing and removing wheels pretty often. Powdercoat is NOT necessary, trust me.
I painted mine myself with automotive paint and had Champion Motors clearcoat them. (Vinyl lettering done, then cleared ontop) Been 6+years and still good. Some small nicks, but that happens when changing and removing wheels pretty often. Powdercoat is NOT necessary, trust me.
10-04-2017, 10:09 PM
#11
Burning Brakes
I stripped and painted the calipers. I painted the calipers with a brush from a company called G2.
I purchased the stickers from a company called FourthCircle Designs.
I re-painted them In April. The paint has held up including track events at Mosport.
Here is a before and after pic.
I purchased the stickers from a company called FourthCircle Designs.
I re-painted them In April. The paint has held up including track events at Mosport.
Here is a before and after pic.
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10-10-2017, 09:49 AM
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Call Rob @ CHAMPION MOTORS 416-751-8047
They do great professional work and I believe he even has the corvette decals for callipers!
117 crockford blvd
near lawrence and warden
championmotors.ca
They do great professional work and I believe he even has the corvette decals for callipers!
117 crockford blvd
near lawrence and warden
championmotors.ca
10-10-2017, 07:30 PM
#13
I painted mine on the GS with tremclad red rattle paint, got the decals then cleared them
The dealer thought they were factory done and i have used the car as a pace car for racing in Ontario , so the brakes get used alot
They still look good
The dealer thought they were factory done and i have used the car as a pace car for racing in Ontario , so the brakes get used alot
They still look good
10-11-2017, 06:59 PM
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Safety Car
I painted mine years ago, with actual brake caliper paint from crappy tire, not bad, touch them up once in a while....buddy got his powder coated from that TPS Mac guy on the US parts for sale section..... Way nicer and no touch ups needed... If I wasn't so lazy I'd get an exchange set from him .... I see he's got a big blurb again for them on the US parts section...