What brand caliper paint?
02-21-2005, 09:53 AM
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What brand caliper paint?
If there's anyone who painted their calipers please let me know what brands out there are decent. I'm looking into painting my calipers and would like to get quality paint. Thanks! 
02-21-2005, 12:09 PM
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A humble request: If you feel like you must do this..please go with a muted color, like gunmetal or black. Painting stock calipers in a vibrant hue only draws attention to a stock part...and IMO looks cheap.
Also, be thorough in your masking and surface prep.
Do not let the piston or its seals become contaminated with paint. And lest there be any doubt, mask the rotor as well. In general, brake pad dust leaves lot of heavy metal and carbon deposits, which can make it very difficult for paint to bond.
In all honesty, I'd skip the idea altogether.
Also, be thorough in your masking and surface prep.
Do not let the piston or its seals become contaminated with paint. And lest there be any doubt, mask the rotor as well. In general, brake pad dust leaves lot of heavy metal and carbon deposits, which can make it very difficult for paint to bond.
In all honesty, I'd skip the idea altogether.
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02-21-2005, 02:11 PM
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You know, this really oughta be booted over into the DIY or Appearance/Cosmetic forum. :thinking:
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02-21-2005, 05:34 PM
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go to any autoparts store and pick up some hightemp engine paint, and that will do the trick i have it done on my integra, and it looks good, and no problems with them not stayin the right color.
02-21-2005, 09:19 PM
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Since mine were rusted, I got some of that "paint" that turns rust to a primer black. I sprayed it on about a year ago and haven't had any issues. It looks really good and natural. If you want a neutral black, I would suggest this.
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Thanks guys! I'm thinking of going to the junkyard to pick up an extra set of calipers, that way I don't have to worry about downtime and messing up. I can then change the caliper once the paint dries.