I'm planning to paint my brake calipers soon. So can anyone recommend some good brake caliper paint? Should I spray it or paint it with a brush?

 

I painted mine with high-temp engine enamel. The highest temp they have at Pep Boys. It was like $5. I've used it on my last 2 cars with no problems whatsoever.

I'm sure I'll get flamed but...

 

Bought my paint at Home Depot. Higher temperature than what I could find at Pep Boys.

Greg Stevens had posted quite a while back, that if you track your car, don't paint the calipers red. The high heat generated on the track toasted the red paint right off his!

 

I've seen some people have them painted but it doesn't come out the way I want it. I want it to be thick and glossy red like the brembo ones.

 

Make sure you properly clean your calipers before painting them. kuni just painted wanabe's calipers a few weeks ago. PM him for the caliper paint he used. So far, I know he hasn't had problems with his red caliper paint coming off. He's tracked the car a few times and the calipers still look great. You should probably ask him for the directions too.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by MarkS2K
[B]Make sure you properly clean your calipers before painting them. kuni just painted wanabe's calipers a few weeks ago. PM him for the caliper paint he used.

 

MG has the Krypton paint or something right? Can you link me to the serious auto page? So good paint is Epoxy? And good looks = brush on? Do you have any pics of how yours look like?

 

I used high temp engine enamel as well, mine are nice and glossy and have been that way for a few months now.
If you really want super glossy and durable, get on Rick's powdercoating list. That's what Brembo,Porsche, etc use.
www.ricks2k.com

-V