xxy1xx

I wanted to paint my calipers silver (to match my car) but i'm not to sure how to do it....couls someone who has done it please give me a step-by-step...thanks..

NOVAwhiteTypeS

jack up car.
take rim off.
clean caliper.
paint caliper.
let it dry.
put wheel back on.
take jack off.
go take pic.
post on fourm.

kensteele

http://www.speedoptions.com/news_article.asp?aID=1768

fast_daddy_car

I used some silver (aluminum) color caliper paint, was about $8 at the auto store.

1) loosen lug nuts on a wheel
2) jack up car
3) support car with jack stands or something
4) pull off tire
5) wear a dust mask and goggles
6) use a wire wheel drill attachment to clean all the crap off the calipers. make them shiny
7) making tape all the parts you don't want to get sprayed (like the rubber boots).
8) take a plastic yard garbage bag, cut a small hole in it, place the caliper in the hole, with the rest of the bag spread out to the surrounding area (to prevent overspraying)
9) lightly spray on a first coat. Wait about 15 minutes, then give it another coat.
Since I had everything setup, I went with 3 coats.
10) let dry about 20 minutes, pull off the plastic and making tape, put wheel back on.
11) move on to the next wheel.

I have several large floor jacks, so I did 2 wheels at a time. Took about 80 minutes per side, alternating the work.

Looks great! After the first winter, my calipers looked like crap and started rusting in spots. I like the oem silver look, matches the rims nicely.

moomaster_99

Is this in FAQ yet?