Caliper paint
05-05-2004, 06:58 PM
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Caliper paint
Has anyone tried the G2 caliper paint? After seeing the MT acura with the brembos I was kinda sad when I noticed my plain metal calipers. I ordered some of the G2 caliper paint and thought I would give it a try.
05-05-2004, 08:40 PM
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I used VHT caliper paint .Works great. Just spray a cleaner on, like fantastic, wipe dry, then spray on.
Check out pics http://www.pwolly.com/EBAY/Dan/car.htm
Check out pics http://www.pwolly.com/EBAY/Dan/car.htm
05-05-2004, 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by danno
I used VHT caliper paint .Works great. Just spray a cleaner on, like fantastic, wipe dry, then spray on.
Check out pics http://www.pwolly.com/EBAY/Dan/car.htm
Check out pics http://www.pwolly.com/EBAY/Dan/car.htm
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05-05-2004, 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by GaleForce
Haha, yep, busted.
Anyway, do you need to take off the wheel to paint the caliper or can you fit a brush back there? :p
Anyway, do you need to take off the wheel to paint the caliper or can you fit a brush back there? :p
05-05-2004, 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by GaleForce
Damn guess that means the wheels would have to come off. Would love to paint the calipers but I'm not taking my wheels off. 
05-06-2004, 10:07 AM
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I used VHT caliper paint .Works great. Just spray a cleaner on, like fantastic, wipe dry, then spray on.
Check out pics http://www.pwolly.com/EBAY/Dan/car.htm
Check out pics http://www.pwolly.com/EBAY/Dan/car.htm
05-06-2004, 11:08 AM
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Everyone seems to think you need special ultra high temp. paint for the calipers. They don't get that hot unless you are running an autocross or on a track.
One alternative is a paint made by Plasticote. It is called Anodizit. It is rated to 500F. It is translucent. When painted over a bare metal like the calipers it give a finish like anodized aluminum. It comes in red, blue and black. I know Pep Boys carries it. It is sold as two parts, but if you are painting over bright metal, you don't need the first part. The first part is just a bright silver paint.
I've had it on my 5AT calipers for 2 months and it looks fine. I just cleaned the calipers well degreased with cleaner and alcohol. Masked them and painted. I like the look of the red as it is not a bright fire engine red, but more subtle.
For example go to the photos in the link in my signature.
One alternative is a paint made by Plasticote. It is called Anodizit. It is rated to 500F. It is translucent. When painted over a bare metal like the calipers it give a finish like anodized aluminum. It comes in red, blue and black. I know Pep Boys carries it. It is sold as two parts, but if you are painting over bright metal, you don't need the first part. The first part is just a bright silver paint.
I've had it on my 5AT calipers for 2 months and it looks fine. I just cleaned the calipers well degreased with cleaner and alcohol. Masked them and painted. I like the look of the red as it is not a bright fire engine red, but more subtle.
For example go to the photos in the link in my signature.
05-06-2004, 11:58 AM
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Don't be lazy. I'm getting a 12 pack, paint brush, 4 strippers and a clown riding a pony. Might as well make a day out of it.
05-06-2004, 01:05 PM
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I painted my hubs and rear calipers with rust-oleum spray paint enamel gloss black from Homedepot $4.00. they look like the front calipers. Did it about 5 weeks and still looks great specially with my new 18x8.5 Privat Profil in their limited edition gloss black finish.
05-06-2004, 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by 2XBling
Don't be lazy. I'm getting a 12 pack, paint brush, 4 strippers and a clown riding a pony. Might as well make a day out of it.
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