Painting the Calipers
- Thread starter SLyness18
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YSOSLO
is the word, beotch
A few of us have painted our calipers. G2 kits seem to be the preferred way to go, although I've had some paint peeling by hitting them too hard with a pressure washer at the do-it-yourself car wash in the Winter, so I'll probably end up doing them over again. I'm hoping to find a high-heat clear coat to put over the top of the G2 kit for longevity.
I had the best luck cleaning off the calipers before the paint by using a metal brush attachment for a power drill. The brake dust was flying off the calipers and it seemed like it may have smoothed the surface of the metal a bit as well. I did the red G2 kit and was very happy with the results initially. I only had 2 jack stands though, and I would recommend using 4 jack stands so you can work your way around the calipers several times to give them multiple coats. I only did 2 coats due to the time involved in raising and lowering the car because I didn't have enough jack stands. With 4 stands I think you could get 3-4 coats on, no problem.
I had the best luck cleaning off the calipers before the paint by using a metal brush attachment for a power drill. The brake dust was flying off the calipers and it seemed like it may have smoothed the surface of the metal a bit as well. I did the red G2 kit and was very happy with the results initially. I only had 2 jack stands though, and I would recommend using 4 jack stands so you can work your way around the calipers several times to give them multiple coats. I only did 2 coats due to the time involved in raising and lowering the car because I didn't have enough jack stands. With 4 stands I think you could get 3-4 coats on, no problem.
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Slim
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Ahem...How to Paint Calipers
I suggest the G2 caliper paint kit as well. Its easy to do, plus its high temp paint to help decrease chances of paint chipping. Here's a link to some pics of my calipers. I hope you have this kit! I've done it twice now, once silver, and now red. I have not had any problems with paint chipping or anything.
http://www.mnmazda.com/forum/showthread.php?5362-New-shoes-for-DirtyD!
http://www.mnmazda.com/forum/showthread.php?5362-New-shoes-for-DirtyD!
I took the easy route, ill let you all know how it turns out, and how it lasts.
I first took a wire wheel in a small air grinder, cleaned them real well with brake cleaner, then i took duplicolor caliper spray paint and went at it, its designed for calipers and is a ceramic paint that cures with the heat, good for over 500 degrees. looks good so far
I first took a wire wheel in a small air grinder, cleaned them real well with brake cleaner, then i took duplicolor caliper spray paint and went at it, its designed for calipers and is a ceramic paint that cures with the heat, good for over 500 degrees. looks good so far
