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Old Sep 26, 2005 | 11:35 AM
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does anyone know what is the best paint for calipers ?
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Old Sep 26, 2005 | 03:02 PM
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I used high temp engine paint and high temp clear.

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Old Sep 26, 2005 | 03:46 PM
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i used rustolem paint as a temporary thing. but it has held up very good... if i didnt have white powdercoated callipers waiting to go on i would just stick with the rustolem. i just removed my pads and my rotors, bolted the calipers back on, put a rag in caliper so i didnt spray tons on the pistons and just painted them right on the car.. it was very easy and has lasted me 2 months of daily driving, high speed breaking and lots of passes down the drag strip. you dont have to do anything fancy or tricky, just go to wal mart, they have gloss black among other colors, i used white and like i said i am very satisfied with the results, and i am a perfectionist
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Old Sep 27, 2005 | 07:44 AM
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I used the G2 caliper paint/epoxy.
I think its also sold under the name Folia Tec.

Tire rack sells it, or google it as there are many places that sell it, its a two part expoxy paint.
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Old Sep 28, 2005 | 09:08 AM
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I just picked up some high temp engine paint and high temp clear from pep-boys.
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I used base coat/ clear coat like I put on the out side of cars and it's working fine. But I also used etch primer witch sticks to anything it touches.
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Old Sep 28, 2005 | 11:48 AM
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Another vote for the high temp paint. It has held up great even under hard braking (blued my rotors...). Most important step is your prep of the calipers. They need to be clean and roughed up a little so the paint adheres and stays on. I washed my calipers with soap & water and used an old toothbrush to get all of the nooks and crannies. Worked great. Just make sure they are dry before you paint. I used an old hairdryer to assure they were dry before painting. Good luck.
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