Does the paint "HAVE TO BE" high temp paint for the brake calipers? I found a "rustolium" brand paint for metal , that matches almost perfect, but it doesnt say "high temp" on it................ Can I use it without worry?

Thanks

 

I have friends who used that and it has so far been fine. I used caliper paint because I was scared. But if it works, whatever! Good luck, I hope it works well for you

 

Only use it if you enjoy repainting them about once a month. Trust me....it will look good for a few days or even weeks, but eventually it will start flaking off and you will have to start all over, not to mention cleaning off the old paint is far worse than doing it right the first time (been there). It took me 4 times as long removing the bad spray paint with a wire brush and dremel than it took to paint them in the first place.

Spend a few bucks and do it right - and it will last for years. I prefer a two part epoxy type paint. I have had the best luck with the brush on types because you can use several coats and it ends up much thicker - so the potential of a rock chip etc is much less.

As far as brands....as long as it is a two part epoxy specifically made for calipers, you should be ok. I have used Savage in the past, but I have used another brand as well (can't recall who it was at the moment) but it worked equally well. Just take your time and prep, prep, prep. Most kits come with some brake cleaner, but you would be smart to pick up an extra can and ensure you do a great job cleaning them up before you start. Tape off the areas you don't want to paint or you can even take the calipers off the discs if you are up to it (I wouldn't, but that is a matter of preference).

Just take your time and I'm sure they will turn out great.

Edit: Changed "break" to "brake" so I wouldn't look like an idiot.

 

Where can I get brush on caliper paint that matches the screaming yellow?

Web Site?

Thanks, i will look into it more.......

 

here is a link to some caliper paints...dont know if they are good but nonetheless maybe this helps
http://wheelskin.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv...E+CALIPER+PAINT
here is another
http://www.duplicolor.com/products/caliper.html
and here is a little write up I found that also may help
http://www.customrodderweb.com/tech/0409cr_color/






hope these help

 

Thanks. If anyone knows of any brand that has a yellow that matches the screaming yellow, please let me know. Thanks a ton!!!

 

Hey Rene. A little off topic, but you might be interested. I painted the part on my tires tht says "p zero nero" with a red paint pen. It turned out great. For $3 you can't go wrong. Maybe you could look into this too as it would be a great addition to the yellow calipers. I myself am going with the duplicolor.

 

I bought mine at Advance Auto Parts. $15.00. I bought red for mine but that had yellow. Those were the 2 colors available.

 

I have heard good things about the caliper paint from the eastwood company.

 

Also Pep Boys has quite a line of caliper paints. Or at least the ones around here do.

 

No Pep Boys by me, I do have a Western Auto Store, I checked Napa Parts and Parts Plus with no luck. :notnice:

Ordering on line is a risk because of color matching, but if someone can reccommend a brand and color, I would be willing to try it.

If i do the red 4.5 high performance emblems on the fenders, i will think about the red paint pen idea.

I still have my hood shocks to put on, I painted the brackets tonight with the rustolim paint, and they match great.

If anyone knows of a good caliper paint that matches the screaming yellow, PLEASE let me know........... :worship:

 

Check Ebay. I once saw a guy who offered caliper paint to match any body color. You had to give him your car's paint code and he would match the paint. I am not sure if he is still there or not. This was way back in Nov when I saw him.

He seem new to ebay at the time and had you send money for the kit, then a second payment for shipping. Sounded weird, but if he is still around, maybe he has something good.

 

Here is the colors that G2 carries.



http://www.g2usa.com/wheel.shtml

 

Have a picture...

and where did you get the paint pen?

 

1 word Duplicolor.....best for paint products!! my uncle sprayed his calip[ers red and they came out awesome!!!

Hey Rene check out their website i think they have the perfect yellow for u

Duplicolor Caliper Kit

heres a pic...

oh and they do sell it at NAPA....hope this helps

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...&category=33563

 

They sell Duplicolor at Walmart too, for $14.96. They have a the yellow, red and black.

 

thats a waste of money!! nobody is gona spend 80 bucks for caliper paint!! i think the duplicolor caliper kit thats not just with paint is only $20 US

EDIT: Im mistakin its $14.96...thanks Janet ...oh they just got blue in as their new color...check the site

 

That has to be one the longest ads I have ever seen.

 

That has to be one the longest ads I have ever seen.
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2 words RIP OFF!!