Caliper Paint - Long Term Experience?

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Jun 20, 2003 | 11:32 AM

papalegate

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From: Charlottesville

Caliper Paint - Long Term Experience?

I recently got the G2 paint system, but I'm having second thoughts about putting it on my calipers. Searching past threads doesn't reveal a lot of info about long term durability, except that some have regretted it later because of chipping, heat discoloration, and showing brake dust and dirt. Others have moved on to powder coating after trying the paint first. For anyone who has had the G2 paint for several months, how is it holding up? Would you do it over again? Thanks.

Jun 20, 2003 | 12:23 PM

speed4tu

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I have had mine painted with the G2 system for almost a year and it still looks great except for a few chipping spots on the rear. They are my fault tho, as I hit them with the wheels a couple times. Other than that they still look great. I probably have about 6-7000 miles since the I painted them. They also get dirty, but all you have to do is spray them with Eagle one brake dust remover and rince with water and you are good to go.

Jun 20, 2003 | 12:50 PM

wanabe

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From: manhattan beach, calif

have had mine about two years now and just like new...
running drilled & slotted rotors, and dont track the car.
as a matter of fact, dont use the brakes much, cause i love the sound of the spugen exhaust downshifting!!
my two cents: dont get spray on paint, use only paint on paint (epoxy).
mine were painted silver and they look just like my wheels and rotors (got rid of that rusty stuff!!)- clean them by brushing lightly when i clean the car.