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Mar 30, 2009 | 01:00 PM

Nick_Rapitis

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painting calipers

will high temp engine enamel work or should i get actual caliper paint?

Mar 30, 2009 | 01:37 PM

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I used an actual caliper paint kit, the brush on works much better in my experience. It smooths out really well, and I followed mine up with some high temp clear.

Now my calipers look good, and are easier to clean than my wheels... just sprays right off...

Mar 30, 2009 | 02:11 PM

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honestly i just bought a can of red paint at OSH for 2.99. scrubbed the calipers with soapy water and a wire brush and sprayed away. 2 light coats did it for me.

Mar 30, 2009 | 03:05 PM

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Mine have two coats of VHT caliper paint on them. Just clean them real good before. I didn't clear mine, but a lot of guys do. Mine aren't too bad to keep clean, I just wipe them down when I wash the car.

Mar 30, 2009 | 03:24 PM

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What you have will work fine.

I used both caliper paint, and high-temp engine paint. Both worked well.

Mar 30, 2009 | 08:16 PM

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VHT lasts for a very long time. The only thing it ever does is chip from wheel removal, but nothing really helps that.

Mar 30, 2009 | 08:34 PM

Silver Metal

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I'm a fan of G2 caliper paint

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Mar 30, 2009 | 09:18 PM

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i used some 98 cent walmart silver spray paint and mine still look good, but ive only put 7000 miles on it in a year and a half

Mar 30, 2009 | 09:24 PM

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Yep thats the same a G2 paint a 2 step epoxy which is the way to go

Mar 30, 2009 | 10:19 PM

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I went with the Duplicolor kit

Mar 30, 2009 | 11:20 PM

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i used hi temp engine paint and works perfect for me. when i wash my car i rub away what doesnt spray off and comes clean. i also used high temp clear over the top to make it shine even more