Hey, I don't torch the brakes bad enough to need Brembos, or anything larger than stock for that matter. But I do like the look of red calipers peeking out from the rims on these trucks. What is a good paint and clearcoat combo, that can be cleaned easily once the brakedust builds up? Has to be can based too...don't have a sprayer or compressor. Also, can it be bought at a local auto store? And what is the best way to go about this? Thanx all...

 

I painted my calipers with regular ole high temp brake paint.I did it 6 months ago (paint only) with no clear and its starting to flake off.The spray went on really light and it took me about 5 coats to get them covered.I belive that paint is coming off due to the fact that I wash my truck at least twice a week and use degreaser on the wheels.Bye the way I bought the paint at a AutoZone for about $5.00.

You can actually see the red calipers on my truck in my SIG belowe

 

i use engine paint
500 deg Engine enamelwith ceramic from dupli color
It's thick

Johnathan

 

Does this need to be clearcoated? Or is it tough enough on its own?

 

SAme goes and I also cleared mine....looks killer

 

I saw some caliper paint at Advance this past weekend. I think it was $15. Had it in a few different colors, looked like pretty good stuff.

 

I painted my calipers about a year ago with a paint system that I can't recall, ran about 20 dollars. It was a hand paint system and you had to mix the paint and the hardener before aplication. From a distance they look good but up close you can see bubeling, not from the heat but from the paint sticking to the caliper. Before I painted them it took a couple hours to really clean all that dust off. I'm happy with my results.

 

http://www.g2usa.com/

 

Stupid queston but do you have to remove the calipers before painting them?

 

The eastwood kit is supposed to good from what I hear.

http://www.eastwoodco.com/shopping/s...=caliper+paint

 

I went to Pep Boys and bought Ford Red 206 high temp paint and high temp clear. Multiple coats of both and have not had a problem.

I have pics in my gallery, I have no idea how to post pics because I am a moron.

 

I bought a pint of Rustoleum bright red for about $7.00. I brushed it on so I didn't hve to remove the calipers or worry about overspray. Two coats and it is thick and smooth. Did calipers on a car and the truck, enough left to do 2 or three more cars. Hasn't discolored, peeled, etc. in a year. Cheap and easy.

 

Hey Quick..I really likin' the idea of just brushing it on...seems like I could control the thickness more accurately. You wouldnt have any pic of the post paint results would ya?

 

$8, spray can, VHT (brand name) - high temp paint (the can says good to 900 degrees - if you buy that?).

I did this last June, great red (they have other colors) no chipping, flaking - easy to wash - absolutely no complaints.

D-Day

 

my buddy used g2 cailper paint
serch it and you will find
looked like he had his powder coated