I have seen a few people ask how to paint their brake calipers so heres a QUICK & SIMPLE walk-through....
Stop by your local auto-parts store(Checker, NAPA, ETC) and pick up the following:
1. Brake caliper/drum/disc cleaner. This is usually around $3~5/can (you only need one can of this).
2. Dupli-Color engine enamel paint. This is usually around $3~5/can (if you have disc brakes all around or want to paint your drums get two cans, or just one can if you just want to do your calipers up front).
3. Light grit sand paper. This is usually around $5~7/ packet.
Also, if you dont have any masking paint & newspaper get some!
Follow these steps for each caliper/drum:
1. Jack your car up and remove the wheel/rim.
2. Follow directions on can of brake cleaner(clean your caliper/drum!!)
3. Lightly sand the caliper/drum.
4. Tape off entire rotor, wheel well and any where else you may incur overspray.
5. Hold can of paint 1~2 feet away from the caliper/drum and apply 1 light coat.
6. Allow coat to dry.
7. Apply 5~6 coats or until you are satisfied with the color/tone. Remember to allow each coat to dry before you start spraying on another coat.
8. Remove tape/paper. Replace wheel. Lower car.
Follow the above steps, for each drum/caliper.
If you feel I have left anything out, want to contribute or have any questions please post them.
Mods: RS*R ExMag, K&N drop-in, H&R Cup kit, 16" Kosei K-1's with 205/45R16 Dunlop FM901's, oem fogs, rear lip
Doesn't really matter, but I also bought high-temp engine clear coat too.. I put a couple coats on my calipers after the paint dried completely.. Made it look nice; shiny, and protects it a bit too, I guess..
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Marc
one small detail... i think u should use the 1200 degree engine enamel. i've tried the 500 degree engine paint, and it worked nice for the first year, but now, after a year of heavy braking, the paint is starting to fade. my guess is from the heat.
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Doesn't really matter, but I also bought high-temp engine clear coat too.. I put a couple coats on my calipers after the paint dried completely.. Made it look nice; shiny, and protects it a bit too, I guess..
Yeah, I have yet to use that. Thanks for the tip Marc!
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Thats good info...preciate the post
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one small detail... i think u should use the 1200 degree engine enamel. i've tried the 500 degree engine paint, and it worked nice for the first year, but now, after a year of heavy braking, the paint is starting to fade. my guess is from the heat.
Yeah, in my area they JUST started coming out with the 1200* paint, so I havent got a chance to use it, sounds like a really good idea; thanks bro!
Anyone have any trouble with the paint fading?? When I first did mine they seemd to be a nice shiny red, they seem to have more of an orange tint now... :
Originally posted by ShowCivic Anyone have any trouble with the paint fading?? When I first did mine they seemd to be a nice shiny red, they seem to have more of an orange tint now... :
yeah, that's why i suggest using the 1200 degree paint. it'll probably withstand the heat much better than the 500-600 degree paint.
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this may be an obvious detail, but it's a good idea to clean the calipers/drums thoroughly after right before painting them (after sanding)... otherwise the paint job will look like crap and may start peeling off over time.
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