Painted Brake Calipers...Experience and pics
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Painted Brake Calipers...Experience and pics
Well, I decided to paint my brake calipers this weekend. My car only has 1500 miles on it so they weren't too dirty. I jacked the car up on four jackstands and took the wheels off. I left the calipers on the car. I do not think that you need to take them off, unless you are expereiced at removing them and you want to paint the entire caliper thouroughly. I cleaned them off and then painted them using about 4 coats of Plasti-Cote Red Brake Caliper paint that I bought at Pep Boys for $5.99. I let them dry and put my car back together. IMO, they came out great. I love the new look it gave to my car. Here are some picture for your enjoyment.
Thanks,
-Brandon
Thanks,
-Brandon
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that looks fantastic. you'll have to keep us updated and let us know how it works out over the long run. i really want to do this to mine, but i am concerned about the paint fading and/or cracking due to high temperatures.
again, great job. let us know what you think in a few months.
again, great job. let us know what you think in a few months.
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LOOKS GREAT, BUT YOU SHOULD HAVE HAD THEM POWDER COATED. PAINT WILL NOT LAST. IF YOU WANT MORE INFO ON THIS PROCEEDURE, I WILL BE HAPPY TO HELP. I OWN A COMPANY THAT DOES THIS FOR EXOTIC CARS. JOE
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Originally posted by meat
If you plan on tracking the car say goodbye to the paint.
If you plan on tracking the car say goodbye to the paint.