? about painting brake calipers

[Downeast Johnny]

Got my parts together to rebuild the brake system.

 

Want to paint all 4 calipers with the G2 paint.

 

G2 says one kit will do 4 calipers. Has this been true for you guys who have used their paint, and do you paint the entire caliper or just the face and part of the side that shows?

 

Are you painting the brackets, also? I am thinking about getting a black kit and doing the non wearing part of the disc's and the brackets in black.

 

Any tips and suggestions gladly accepted.

 

Thanks.

[EmoWalrus05]

i want to know also

[Muggs]

i want to know also

X3

[LilEz02]

i used the duplicolor kit and its enough paint to do all 4 calipers twice. i did the brackets and rotor parts black then just calipers red. they look the best that way. ill look for a pic

[Downeast Johnny]

i used the duplicolor kit and its enough paint to do all 4 calipers twice. i did the brackets and rotor parts black then just calipers red. they look the best that way. ill look for a pic

 

Thanks for the tip on Duplicolor. That looks like a better deal. $20.00 per kit at Amazon and free shipping if your order is over $25.00.

 

Thinking to get a red and a black kit.

 

Edited to add a link;

 

http://www.amazon.com/Dupli-Color-BCP400-Red-Brake-Caliper/dp/B000B6AF80/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1353790255&sr=8-1&keywords=duplicolor+caliper+paint+kit

Edited November 24, 2012 by Downeast Johnny (see edit history)

[Blown 346]

I paint the entire caliper and bracket. I cant do anything unless its done right. before you paint them once they are off the truck, I take some heavy duty de greaser and a good wire brush and go to town to remove any brake dust etc that will show thru the paint. Then I get some heavy grit paper and go over the calipers and bracket real quick to make sure what ever the de greaser didnt get rid off the sand paper will. Remember to tape off parts of the caliper like the actual pistons and boots, pins, and where the brake line goes. I normally do several coats so it looks uniform and you dont see the color of the metal thru the paint.

[Downeast Johnny]

I paint the entire caliper and bracket. I cant do anything unless its done right. before you paint them once they are off the truck, I take some heavy duty de greaser and a good wire brush and go to town to remove any brake dust etc that will show thru the paint. Then I get some heavy grit paper and go over the calipers and bracket real quick to make sure what ever the de greaser didnt get rid off the sand paper will. Remember to tape off parts of the caliper like the actual pistons and boots, pins, and where the brake line goes. I normally do several coats so it looks uniform and you dont see the color of the metal thru the paint.

 

Thanks for your tips B-346.

 

I bought new discs and calipers, (Going the over-sized route). Shouldn't have too much trouble with clean up.

 

Which paint system did you use?

[Muggs]

Thanks for adding the link Downeast Johnny that's a good price.

[Downeast Johnny]

Thanks for adding the link Downeast Johnny that's a good price.

 

Your welcome, Muggs.

[MARTYW]

I used the G2, and honestly, I think it will take 2 kits. I did not paint mybrackets, and it took almost all of it to do 2 good coats. Another issue with my experience, is it starts getting thick and setting up before i could have gotten all 4 done. I will say though, i have been very happy with mine. Great product. Holds up well and looks great. Good luck!

[Downeast Johnny]

I used the G2, and honestly, I think it will take 2 kits. I did not paint mybrackets, and it took almost all of it to do 2 good coats. Another issue with my experience, is it starts getting thick and setting up before i could have gotten all 4 done. I will say though, i have been very happy with mine. Great product. Holds up well and looks great. Good luck!

 

Thanks for your input, Marty. Sounds like the G2 stuff could be the more expensive way to go. I'm leaning to the Duplicolor kit.

[Blown 346]

Thanks for your tips B-346.

 

I bought new discs and calipers, (Going the over-sized route). Shouldn't have too much trouble with clean up.

 

Which paint system did you use?

 

I used the Duplicolor Engine Enamel. I did that back in 2001 and the calipers still look like I just did them.

[Downeast Johnny]

I used the Duplicolor Engine Enamel. I did that back in 2001 and the calipers still look like I just did them.

 

Thanks for the come-back.

[Muggs]

I used the Duplicolor Engine Enamel. I did that back in 2001 and the calipers still look like I just did them.

thanks, this is good to know!

[Blown 346]

Sure, As long as you clean everything well before paint, and do light even coats getting a little heavier each time it will last forever.