BA_GS400 Posted April 22, 2004 Share Posted April 22, 2004 So, I decided to paint my calipers red on the ol' GS400. I've seen the paint shown on Lextasy and at Eastwood, made by Plasti-kote, called "Brake Calilper Paint". I've also seen a "kit" on Ebay but the brand is unknown. Lastly, there is a well known person using Chrysler Red Engine Paint,made by Color-Rite I think. On it's label, it says "good to 500 degrees" and "ceramic". Supposedly it's better than the 'brake caliper paint' which reportedly will only last a year or so before flaking off. Anyone here using paint on your calipers? If so, which brand, and how do you like it??? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSypher Posted April 22, 2004 Share Posted April 22, 2004 So, I decided to paint my calipers red on the ol' GS400.I've seen the paint shown on Lextasy and at Eastwood, made by Plasti-kote, called "Brake Calilper Paint". I've also seen a "kit" on Ebay but the brand is unknown. Lastly, there is a well known person using Chrysler Red Engine Paint,made by Color-Rite I think. On it's label, it says "good to 500 degrees" and "ceramic". Supposedly it's better than the 'brake caliper paint' which reportedly will only last a year or so before flaking off. Anyone here using paint on your calipers? If so, which brand, and how do you like it??? Thanks! I have used G2 caliper paint.. And for 2 years it has heldup pretty good.. I see other cars with painted calipers and whatever they used really sucks because what was red is now pink.. With the G2 caliper paint I think if you keep on it and keep it clean you shouldn't have any problems.. Plus with the G2, you apply it with a brush so there's no need to remove the calipers or tape up the surrounding areas.. If you want to hold off for a month or so I'm upgrading my brakes to endless and I'll sell you mine with a fresh coat of paint if you want.. Well, if you want I can do a trade +some money for the paint and time I will spend on sanding them down and repainting them.. Atleast that way with the calipers off I can get into every nook and cranny.. But all in all from what I've seen and heard your best bet would be G2.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted April 22, 2004 Share Posted April 22, 2004 I agree the g2 stuff is great ,it is sold by tire rack who relabels it .The orignal product is from a german company called folia tec . it is the best stuff period. It hides blemishes covers uneven surfaces. And makes a beutiful deep gloss finish after. It comes with 3 cans 2 are mixed together which is the hardner and resin. the other is brake cleans to clean them up. I have had them on my car in silver for about 3 years now. the other spray can stuf is crap vht, and other make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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