Guys what do you think?

EDIT: Man I was trying to make this a poll but I can't find this feature. is it only for premium members?

 

were you going to post a pic? or just polling for thoughts on painted calipers?

if it's the latter, then go w/ whatever floats your boat. that's my worthless $0.02

 

i guess it's up to you but i think it would look nice because it adds another dimension (plus it looks like those brake kit upgrades too!). i painted mine gloss black with a generic can of high temp spray enamel after covering up the areas i didn't want painted. if you want, you can buy special sprays or paint on kits but it's more expensive.

 

Hey,

I would go with painting them. After a bit of time, the stock calipers will start to oxidize and they turn from shiny silver / grey to dirty grey with a bunch of white spots (along with black brake dust). If you paint them, they'll look much better.

Colour? Pick whatever you like. Personally, I painted mine yellow (see my album here) to complement blue (unfortunately, it's eternal blue pearl in Canada... unless you get the A-spec!)

Hope that helps you out.
- derrick

 

No Life: If I've asked you this before forgive me. What are the specs on your ride? Wheels, springs & kit?

 

This is the thing. My bro in law has a tubo porsche and has has the painted calipers. I thought it was cool. But i don't want it to look like all cheesy liek the racing spoilers on a sentra or saturn. Is painted calipers a common thing with cars nowadays or is this still reserved for the high end sports cars.

 

which brakes (aftermarket) actually come painted red?

 

Hey can someone with a balck tl, stock wheels and red calipers post some pics please.

 

bigsherv, the Rotora Big Brake Kit comes with Red or Blue painted calipers.
This guy is on A-CL



I went with black:

 

i went red on my 2000 tl and it looks nice. i used the paint thats supposed to mimic anodized color. its lasted over a year now (made it through a whole winter)

 

do you have pics of it to show me? It woudl be nice. Thanks for the post

 

Alexxx,

Thank you for the pics but I was interested in the stock calipers painted. i don't have the flow for the super nice brakes liek you have.

 

G2 or FOLIA make caliper paint systems. Check ebay. Cheap. Like 40 bucks. I did mine silver when I put the Comptech rotors onl. Looks nice.

 

I got generic caliper paint for 7 bucks a can.... put 6 coats of red on each caliper and still got a bit o' paint to spare in the can...

 

how come no one uses the slightly darker red. I saw it at pep boys and it looks a lot nicer than bright red

 

you can use any paint. the calipers never get hot enough to ruin the paint. as long as you prep the calipers right pick any color you want (automotive) and use that.

 

No, had to be high temp. paint... instead I had use the Folia tech paint (the first product that come with 3 components... brake cleaner, paint and hardening liquid thing) It last for 2 years until I bring it to track and a driving school... It doesn't look good anymore......

but yeah, assuming you will never "track" your TL, nor do any cannon ball run downhill for 5 mins... normal paint that could withstand 300 degree would be fine., but I'll go for 500 and above just to be safe, afterall, it doesn't cost more money for the hi temp paint than those "normal" automotive paint...

For preping the caliper, you need steel brush then spray brake cleaner then wipe paint thinner for the surface need to be paint, then it's ready for spray.

 

Could someone post directions on a good way to go about painting our calipers? And where do you guys recommend getting the materials and paint need for this mod? THis looks like a nice modification to have. I would like to paint my calipers in the near future? Any help is appreciated!

 

yeah, directions please

 

Things you need:
Your desirable High Temp paint. (Spray is faster but thinner coat, brush on will be more time consuming)

Aluminum Foil, plastic wrapping paper ( Kitchen supplies.)

masking tape.

Brake cleaner.

Paint Thinner.

Directions.
First off, take off your wheels, then you may start using the plastic wrapping paper to cover body panels and suspension parts to avoid over spray.

now you can start spraying brake cleaner as directed on the spray can.

As soon as your caliper is clean enough, grab a paper towel, perferably the kind that won't leave lint on the surface, dip some of the thinner, and kind of wipe off all the dirt and grease that the brake cleaner didn't get. Then let it sit dry.

Now you can start using your masking tape, mask the caliper bolts, brake lines, bleeding screws, and any other parts that you don't want the paint get into...

For the rotor, you use the aluminum foil to wrap around it.

Now, it's really for Spary Paint. 3 to 5 thin coats would be enough...

take out all the masking tape, plastic wrap, aluminum foil, turn your rotor, if there is some paint get onto the rotor, you may be able to wipe them off with the paint thinner or the brake cleaner ( wipe them off with a towel or paper towel, Do NOT spray them )

Done.

 

When I had my TL I had them powdercoate. It was a silver vein finish.....

 

Thanks guys for the DIY information, definitely will do this mod in the near future...