Paint calipers?

**Rick280** · 11-13-05, 07:13 PM

Is it possible to paint calipers? Heat proof paint and if possible any suggestions on product. Stock calipers need something.
Any ideas, Thanks

Ps. Great site, Proud to be member !

**maxrevs85** · 11-13-05, 07:25 PM

Most all the auto parts chains carry the paint.

It looks great.

**MsSchroder** · 11-13-05, 07:30 PM

Rick280, welcome to the CAC.
One of our members posted a good how-to article about painting the calipers... have a look here. Hope this helps.

Tammy

**Rick280** · 11-13-05, 07:59 PM

Thanks Tammy for great response and quick too.
The article is perfect, Now I have job to do.
Good one for those winter months.
Thanks Again

**MsSchroder** · 11-13-05, 08:07 PM

You're welcome. Really, Andy (mqqn) is the one to thank

You might search around the forums if you need advice on which paint to use. Make sure it can withstand high temps.

Tammy

**jrose7004** · 11-13-05, 09:25 PM

I used VHT from AutoZone!

**Truck Guy** · 11-13-05, 11:08 PM

Rustoleum "Sunrise Red" works just fine on calipers.

Clean the caliper really good with a solvent (lacquer thinner) and brush on three coats.

It's oil based so it levels out nice and smooth, even after being brushed on.

Here's a shot of mine when they were being painted.

Three years and they still look like brand new.

**mqqn** · 11-15-05, 08:02 PM

Hi Rick280 -

I used the dupli-color ceramic header paint to do mine -

Since the calipers do not get anywhere near as hot as the rotors themselves, the 500 degree rating of this seems to be reasonable.

Here is a picture of a can of the stuff I used -

http://www.iammoon.com/images/c5tech/paint/cp_2.jpg

Yes - I know - Ford Red. Hey - it matched up very well with the calipers on my Z06 - and it has proven to be very durable, and I dirve the coupe in the rain etc.

also, I used simple green and a toothbrush to clean up the calipers - BrakeKleen will work, but it is VERY caustic and will remove paint from cars and FLOORS (don't ask....)

best regards -

mqqn

Pursuit_in_Progress · 02-22-06, 07:58 AM

I have a small suggestion far as the lettering goes. Before you paint, q-tip some vaseline onto the letters, and when you're ready to clear them off, it will be alot easier.

**BLACK MOON** · 02-22-06, 11:27 AM

I painted mine while on the car. The trick is proper cleaning. I bought the dupli-color caliper paint at Advance Auto. Buy 2 extra cans of brake cleaner or use lacquar thinner for cleaning. Tape off parts and apply 2 coats. Mine look great and are holding up nicely. The entire job took less than 2 hours.
Good luck.