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Aug 24, 2006 | 10:48 AM

2000taws6

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Caliper paint?

Just wondering what brand and type of paint you guys use for painting your calipers? Also is it ok to put a layer of clearcoat over the paint to prtect it and make it shinny? If so what type of clear is best?
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Aug 24, 2006 | 10:50 AM

bastien

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I just got some high-temp paint for brakes at autozone

Aug 24, 2006 | 11:30 AM

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any generic high heat paint will work. I think that mine was rated for 500*

Aug 24, 2006 | 11:46 AM

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I've used the Duplicolor caliper paint set, it brushes on. It's very easy to apply and looks great. The just sparyed it w/ Duplicolor clear spray paint.

The brush on kit is like $14 at Kragen or the likes.

Aug 24, 2006 | 12:27 PM

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yeah clear it, pick your high temp paint and then there is some high temp engine enamel that is a clear, spray that on after you have let the caliper paint cure for a while, usually a day or so.

Aug 24, 2006 | 01:15 PM

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Thanks guys. So I shouldnt clear until the paint is dry. Got it

Aug 24, 2006 | 06:56 PM

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Ive painted mine 4 different times and never used high temp paint. Never chipped....stayed perfect. I just used prepped it good and used Duplicolor paint