laxdude3622 Posted September 26, 2004 Posted September 26, 2004 Has anyone painted their calipers?? If so what color and could you post some pics? thanks
Vector Posted September 27, 2004 Posted September 27, 2004 i want to paint mine red but i dont know where to get the paint.
laxdude3622 Posted September 27, 2004 Author Posted September 27, 2004 hmm i would just do a search for some on google, seem like a local auto shop, or somethin like that would have some. But I am not totally sure.
JamesN Posted September 27, 2004 Posted September 27, 2004 Use paint that can stand high temperature. I use the Engine Paint sold at Auto Zone. They were out of Red at that time so I pick this color. Its not that bad :D . Hope this help you guys.
laxdude3622 Posted September 27, 2004 Author Posted September 27, 2004 I will ask my friend where he got his at, he painted his calipers red on his mr2 spyder. It looks niice.
laxdude3622 Posted September 27, 2004 Author Posted September 27, 2004 JamesN looks good man. How many coats of paint did you put on? and how much was the paint?
SC4Million Posted September 27, 2004 Posted September 27, 2004 The cheapest and easiest way to paint calipers is get a can of Rustolium spray paint in what ever color you want. The trick is to use paint designed for BBQ pits (yes there is even red). There should be no heat issues then (the paint is rated to like 100 million bajillion degrees or somthing like that). A can will run you $5 - $6. As for the color red looks really cool but is so overdone. Even GM has started painting the calipers red on the new GTP. I think its funny that the reson everyone likes red calipers is Porshe's have had red BREMBO calipers for years, and one of the few cars with Brembos from the factory (350Z Track) doesn't have them colored red.
SAMOHT023 Posted September 27, 2004 Posted September 27, 2004 The best long lasting caliper paint on the market is made by Folia Tec. The red is awesome! Part Number 2160. Comes as a complete kit unlike using multipurpose high temp paint. Requires a 24hour cure time. www.rpmsuperstore.com
SKperformance Posted September 28, 2004 Posted September 28, 2004 folia tec is the best looking and lasting system , it is now sold under the G2 label in the states much cheaper.
Mr. Curious Posted September 28, 2004 Posted September 28, 2004 i just painted my calipers a couple days ago. used chrome spray paint and it looks AWESOME. it doesnt really come off looking like chrome, but like somebody polished the calipers like crazy. looks very good with silver wheels.
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