painting brake calipers????
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painting brake calipers???? Just curious what type of paint people are using on their calipers, and how long it lasts before looking chitty?!?! I just had some custom paint work done to my TA, the body shop gave me a small bottle for touch up work... I am assuming that would do the trick, what should I use to clean them off? Simple green? Degreaser? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/confused.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[Pontiac]" title="" src="graemlins/formula.gif" />
Re: painting brake calipers???? Go to PepBoys and get some high temp engine paint.. I used Plasticoat Caliper paint but engine paint would work just as well.. how long it last depends on how well you prep the parts <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
Clean them VERY good with brake cleaner.. I used some high temp primer.. then the paint.. them some high temp clear over my CAMARO decals.. held up great..
Oh, if you want to go the extra mile then take a dremel and smooth out the face of your calipers and remove all the casting marks and such..
Clean them VERY good with brake cleaner.. I used some high temp primer.. then the paint.. them some high temp clear over my CAMARO decals.. held up great..
Oh, if you want to go the extra mile then take a dremel and smooth out the face of your calipers and remove all the casting marks and such..
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Re: painting brake calipers???? Thanks man.... that is one sweeeeeet *** engine compartment you got there!! (oh yeah, the car ain't bad either) <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
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Re: painting brake calipers???? Steve2000SS I have a sivler 2000Z28. What kind of rims are those? Hope you don't mind, but I would like mine to look just yours.... Sweet ride!!!!!!!!!
Mark IXZD 150 Do you have a pic, and how much???
Mark IXZD 150 Do you have a pic, and how much???
Re: painting brake calipers???? </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Jat19:
<strong>Steve2000SS I have a sivler 2000Z28. What kind of rims are those? Hope you don't mind, but I would like mine to look just yours.... Sweet ride!!!!!!!!!
Mark IXZD 150 Do you have a pic, and how much???</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Them are 18" chrome Z06 rims <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> -- Marks decals are VERY nice (i had them before i switched to the Wilwood brakes).. I think he charges around the $20 range.. I highly recommend them <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
Thanks for the compliments on the car.. hey, its new picture time
<img src="http://members.aol.com/steven0932/Camaro4.jpg" alt="" />
<strong>Steve2000SS I have a sivler 2000Z28. What kind of rims are those? Hope you don't mind, but I would like mine to look just yours.... Sweet ride!!!!!!!!!
Mark IXZD 150 Do you have a pic, and how much???</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Them are 18" chrome Z06 rims <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> -- Marks decals are VERY nice (i had them before i switched to the Wilwood brakes).. I think he charges around the $20 range.. I highly recommend them <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
Thanks for the compliments on the car.. hey, its new picture time
<img src="http://members.aol.com/steven0932/Camaro4.jpg" alt="" />
Re: painting brake calipers???? </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Jat19:
<strong>Steve2000SS I have a sivler 2000Z28. What kind of rims are those? Hope you don't mind, but I would like mine to look just yours.... Sweet ride!!!!!!!!!
Mark IXZD 150 Do you have a pic, and how much???</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">$20
<img src="http://store5.yimg.com/I/afterthoughtsauto_1676_4253764" alt="" />
<strong>Steve2000SS I have a sivler 2000Z28. What kind of rims are those? Hope you don't mind, but I would like mine to look just yours.... Sweet ride!!!!!!!!!
Mark IXZD 150 Do you have a pic, and how much???</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">$20
<img src="http://store5.yimg.com/I/afterthoughtsauto_1676_4253764" alt="" />
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Re: painting brake calipers???? 99 Fire TA - High temp paint is not neccessary when painting your calipers. All you need is simply is some regular paint. I know it does not seem right but the acual caliper does not get that hot on the outside at least to have high heat paint. I simply when to paint store and told them to mix up some torch red GM paint and I got a little can of it. It was a few bucks. I simply cleaned the calipers with some rubbing alcohol and let it sit a few and when to painting and then added Marks CAMARO decals it looks awesome!!
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Re: painting brake calipers???? I say polish those calipers, I did mine last night and let me tell you they look soooooo much better than painted ones. It takes a little more time but I think it's worth it. I'm gonna have to go back over them with a finer grit paper since 220 was the highest I had to get some of the scratch marks out the 220 left behind.
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Re: painting brake calipers???? I kinda like that polishing idea... might give it a shot, if nothing else, atleast I will have a nice surface to paint. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
Re: painting brake calipers???? How would an individual go about polishing their calipers? Can you write a detailed description of processes and tools?
What will it look like? chromeish?
How long will it last? Maybe spray on some clear coat?
Thanks for the help!
What will it look like? chromeish?
How long will it last? Maybe spray on some clear coat?
Thanks for the help!
Re: painting brake calipers???? Redbandit: I didn't realize that you are up in Jax. I'm in Orlando. Maybe we could meet up, i could check out your calipers, and you could help me out on mine??? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
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Re: painting brake calipers???? The first time I took a crack at it the caliper had pits in it but with the right sandpaper they came out a crap load better.
First use somewhere between 120-220 grit to get the rough stuff off (you'll know it's far enough when the pits disappear)
Next use 400-600 grit to rid the scratches and give you a nice surface.
Then use a polishing compound for aluminum to give a nice shin and finish off with Mothers brand Mag and Aluminum polish.
I used a DA sander for the sanding (of course) and used a hand held 4" Buffing wheel for the polishing and a rag for the Mothers. I need to go back over it with 400+ grit on the DA sander to get rid of some of the scratches but looking at it right now I swear they are almost as shiny as the rims. To keep them nice go over them once in a while with some more Mothers and they'll stay clean.
First use somewhere between 120-220 grit to get the rough stuff off (you'll know it's far enough when the pits disappear)
Next use 400-600 grit to rid the scratches and give you a nice surface.
Then use a polishing compound for aluminum to give a nice shin and finish off with Mothers brand Mag and Aluminum polish.
I used a DA sander for the sanding (of course) and used a hand held 4" Buffing wheel for the polishing and a rag for the Mothers. I need to go back over it with 400+ grit on the DA sander to get rid of some of the scratches but looking at it right now I swear they are almost as shiny as the rims. To keep them nice go over them once in a while with some more Mothers and they'll stay clean.
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Re: painting brake calipers???? Mark... I have a Trans AM... do you happen to have any decals for me??? <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />
Re: painting brake calipers???? </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by 99FireTA:
<strong>Mark... I have a Trans AM... do you happen to have any decals for me??? <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Of course!! You have mail!
<strong>Mark... I have a Trans AM... do you happen to have any decals for me??? <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Of course!! You have mail!
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Re: painting brake calipers???? Listen Man.. if you want permanant results.. dont do a regular paintjob on those calpiers.. find someone in your area who does powder coating.. its a lil more expensive but wow, what a finish
