Watched an episode of "Two Guys Garage" last nite and on the parts segment, they showed a new paint from Dupli-Color called "Metal Cast" that looks exactly like an anodized finish when it dries. From what I could tell, it comes in red, gold and blue. They showed it applied to some valve covers and a timing chain cover and I have to admit, it looked super.

Anyway, I was wondering how it would look on brake calilpers? They did state it was also high-temp paint.

Anyone seen or used this stuff? Opinions on how it would look on brake calipers? Where can I get it (Wally-World, etc.)????

Thanks!

 

I also caught this show.
I would say that if you can paint a small block timing cover with it that you can paint your calipers.
Funny thing is that while I was watching the show, I was thinking of the same thing. I believe I will be trying it soon.
As to where you can buy it, try Auto Zone, and the likes.
Good luck.

Marc

 

I guess great minds think alike

Anywho...the Dupli-Color site lists Wally-World, K-Mart (of course, they won't have it), NAPA, etc., so I guess I'll start looking.

 

I tried some of this stuff in blue. Went to use it on the calipers and it was just way to thin. Wouldn't cover them good enough. I ended up doing a normal red. Even if you get all of the black paint off of the front calipers I think you would still have a lot of prep work. They did have a primer like spray to use as a base coat if it was for non-metal parts. Might be worth a try.
Jeff

 

Plasti-coat makes the same thing. Advance Auto parts just started carring it.

 

Honestly guys for your own sake I wouldn't use any paint on my calipers again.

There's a company out there that makes an epoxy for calipers that just put everthing else to shame once you use it. Its a two part system that you brush on and its the best stuff I've used. When they get dirty you just clean them with a water hose and your done, no srubing like painted calipers. I had that andit wass horrible!

 

So share the company name/product name... you can't leave us hang'n like that!



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I'm not sure what kit RT is talking about. I've good things about the caliper paiting system from Performance Products. It's a two part system but uses a lacquer and paint and includes the needed cleaner. Comes in red,blue,black,silver,and yellow. $54.95

 

Well, I located some of this paint at Checker Auto and did some reading on the Dupli-Color web site about prep work.

The guys at Checker said FOR SURE to use the "ground coat" base color or it would not appear very metallic and they also confirmed post above that said it was very thin, but the ground coat would help a lot with adhesion of the thin viscosity.

I hear you on the quality finish of epoxy paint, but I'm gonna try this stuff and see how it looks. will post pics if it looks presentable.

 

I'm pretty sure that brake component paint is rated at a higher temp than engine paint. 900 degrees for brake specific paint, 500-550 for engine components, and 1500 for manifold paint (Flat). If you drive hard or motorcross, a brake specific paint should probably be used.

 

This is the stuff ive been using for a few years and works great. 2 Stage system

 

Well, spent most of the day on this project, and I think it turned out very well...heck, it was time for my 5000 mi tire rotation anyway. Also put new front pads in the spousal-unit's Aurora.

The paint is very easy to work with and the dry time between coats is only about 15 minutes (as per instructions on can). The silver groundcoat is a "for sure" deal. Two coats of that and three of the finish stuff. Looks VERY good IMHO, although you might mistake it for candy apple red. It does, however, look like an anodized finish.

Since my truck is red, I used red, but could imagine how great the blue would look on a silver truck or maybe gold on a black truck???

Now this has me thinking of doing some of the engine or other underhood parts this way.

Only question is how it will hold up to elements and heat. I am not really too concerned about the heat as most other posts I've read about caliper painting don't really find that has been a big issue.

Of course, the masking was a pain and the working on my knees (I'm no spring chicken), but the new floor jack and jack stands came in DAMN handy. Now, if only Herb's washers had arrived in time. Herb...are you out there?????

Will post some pics on Monday.