This thought came across my head the other day, and I was wanting some input.
1) How much will it cost?
2) Is it worth it?

 

Generally, it is about $100 for an oven full of whatever you can fit. Your calipers will fit easily.

 

i think it's worth it because it is more durable than paint, looks nicer and is probably easier to clean. but if you are unsure of the worth, go ahead and paint yours and then clearcoat them. the only other benefit is that you won't have to disassemble them to paint (leave them on the car, tape around it) and you won't be without your car for a long time (paint dries fast)

 

How big is this oven? I was thinking of powdercoating my valve cover at the same time as well.

 

paint is fine if you do it right. plus its only $5/can

 

can someone post instructions on how to paint calipers? i am about to do this.

 

well......i dont mean how, but how many layers of paint and what kinds are you supposed to use? i know that youre supposed to use hi temp paint, but any other layers of clear coat or something like that? what tape do u use to tape around the rotors and do u spray or brush the calipers? how long does this job usually take? if you dont take out the calipers, wont the paint get on the wheel wells and other unwanted parts? thanks

 

if you want to paint it right, take everything apart. i did it to mine and used brake lacquer (but you'll need two cans/boxes/whatever it comes in, because you'll want extra coats).

if i knew powdercoating costs $100, i woulda went for it, but at that time all i knew was paint. and high temp is supposed to work too. i'd recommend a lot of coats because even now, after 2 and a half years the lacquer has some metal showing due to work done around the rims, tires, brakes, brake fluid, etc.

 

I painted my calipers and I wasn't too happy with the results, but it'll keep me satified b4 I go powdercoat them. Anywayz, here are the steps I took to paint mine.
Take off the caliper, apply brake cleaner, clean with simple green and wire brush, wash off, let dry, paint them applying about 4-5 coats, let dry, apply 1-2 coats of clearcoat, let dry, done.

 

ive considered powdercoating my brake calipers, cuz i can get them done for free. only concern i had was the rubber boots on the sliders. would the heat melt the boots, and spraying the boots mess up the sliders? or i can just take them apart completely, or buy new boots if needed.