I want to paint mine red, but I'm a lover not a mechanic.
Can any novice do this or will it require some hard physically labor?

 

Other than removing the rims and masking off everything (the most complicated part of the job), it's a piece of cake...just time-consuming. I was going to remove the calipers and do it the perfect way, but couldn't break the bolt that holds the damn things on...I'll ask the service shop guys to break them next time I'm in for a liquid change. I haven't posted pics yet on my site because they're still on the most recent roll (still in camera).

 

Cool I think I'll take a stab at it then.

 

MacGyver --

Which paint did you end up using and where did you get it from? How is it holding up?

I ask because I read on another post regarding "mods most disappointed with..." -- gregstevens mentions that he regrets painting his with whatever brand he used.

Just curious as I really want to do this mod -- I think it will look awesome behind gunmetal rims.

Thanks for the info.

 

Use a high quality engine paint rated to over 600 degrees (preferably 1200 if you can find it). I did mine on my Prelude (which I think are the exact same caliper) with engine paint and it was fine. The only problem is that bleeding will peel the paint.

Mask EVERYTHING off, inlcuding the entire car (use an old sheet) and apply several coats. 4 jack stands and a long afternoon will help it go faster.

Be sure to mask the bleed bolt, the rotor(!!!), and the lug studs. I'd also remove the pads so they will be easier to take out later. It's a pain to do it right (well, semi-right) but the results will be much more desirable.

 

There are many threads covering the painting of calipers so do a couple of searches and look at what others have done before you decide. Long term results will vary widely depending upon both the finish and the use of the car.

Preparation can vary from a quick cleaning to grinding and polishing. The finishes can vary from inexpensive paint, caliper paint, to plating. And the way you use your car will make a difference, with easy highway use putting no burden on the finish to the high heat of laps on the track sometimes burning a finish.

Several of us have also found how difficult it is to change once committed since baked on paint (especially caliper paint) is very difficult to remove.

Short of buying aftermarket calipers that are usually finished steel, IMO the best finish for these cast iron calipers requires grinding and smoothing the surface and a professionally applied plating or powder coating.

The answer is not the same for every owner.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Mike L
[B]Which paint did you end up using and where did you get it from?

 

Thanks for the info -- where did you find the Krylon paint?

 

Home Depot, Lowe's, Ace Hardware, yadda yadda yadda...

 

All of a sudden it seems more difficult. Hmmm