Best way to paint your brake calipers?

louiey370z · 04-01-2015, 07:47 PM

I plan on painting my brake calipers in 2 weeks. Few questions though regarding which paint I should use and the process.

Is plasti dip okay? If not, what should I buy?
How many coats do I need to put and how much wait time in between?
Any other steps/suggestions I should know before I start in 2 weeks?

kenchan · 04-01-2015, 08:38 PM

lol... plasti-shittt on brakes?

i would use dedicated caliper paint or powdercoat, but if those are base brakes just leave them stock. no need to show off cheap metal cast..unless they are rusted or something nasty.

louiey370z · 04-01-2015, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

lol... plasti-shittt on brakes?

i would use dedicated caliper paint or powdercoat, but if those are base brakes just leave them stock. no need to show off cheap metal cast..unless they are rusted or something nasty.

Where could I get either of the 2 from? And they are really rusty

kenchan · 04-01-2015, 08:58 PM

for powercoat i suggest checking with Mike. he's a vendor here.
for caliper paint you can buy them at your local auto parts store, even check Amazon.

Engine enamel will also work if you cant find any locally for some reason.

louiey370z · 04-01-2015, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

for powercoat i suggest checking with Mike. he's a vendor here.
for caliper paint you can buy them at your local auto parts store, even check Amazon.

Engine enamel will also work if you cant find any locally for some reason.

Rust-Oleum Automotive 12 oz. Red Caliper Spray Paint-251591 - The Home Depot

Does that look about right? How many cans will I need for all 4? How many coats per caliper? Wait time in between each coat?

kenchan · 04-01-2015, 09:13 PM

yah, that looks right. probably wont need more than a can, but good to have extra than too little so id get 2 just in case.

btw, ive had rustolium spray cans leak after a while in storage. be sure to keep it in a large plastic container after use

louiey370z · 04-01-2015, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

yah, that looks right. probably wont need more than a can, but good to have extra than too little so get 2 just in case.

btw, ive had rustolium spray cans leak after a while in storage. be sure to keep it in a large plastic container after use

Will get them the day I paint my calipers. Do u think its possible to answer the other questions i've asked or are you unsure? Thx

Asheth · 04-01-2015, 10:22 PM

I'm getting mine done at body shop since I am getting other stuff done too. I looked at a few videos on YouTube.

General idea masking and you won't have a ton of time since it dries quick. Make sure you clean them good.

If you look on Amazon the product commonly bought together are VHT caliper cleaner, VHT clear and whatever color paint you want the calipers Amazon also has full kits with everything you need for all four calipers I'd get at least one extra can of that color to be safe.

There a few videos I'd look at. From my reading powder coating and painting have pro's and cons.

RN SHARK · 04-01-2015, 10:44 PM

Plasti-dip? Seriously? Do you even know what that is? If so, you'd never think of using it in the application you are describing. As for wait time between coats, it is printed on every can of spray paint I've ever seen in my life. Just read the directions and go for it. You'll figure it out. You're a big boy.

Zipper 104 · 04-01-2015, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

but if those are base brakes just leave them stock. no need to show off cheap metal cast..unless they are rusted or something nasty.

I agree. Take I good look at whether or not the calipers are something you want 'sticking out like a sore thumb' after you paint them. If they are rusted maybe just clean 'em up and paint 'em black.

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JC-Nismo · 04-02-2015, 02:20 AM

G2 Caliper Paint, best stuff to paint calipers with, hands down!!!

RyanWest · 04-02-2015, 03:13 AM

Just save up and buy some akebono kit.

04-01-2015, 07:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
louiey370z Track Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: AZ Posts: 515 Drives: '11 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 16	Best way to paint your brake calipers? I plan on painting my brake calipers in 2 weeks. Few questions though regarding which paint I should use and the process. Is plasti dip okay? If not, what should I buy? How many coats do I need to put and how much wait time in between? Any other steps/suggestions I should know before I start in 2 weeks?

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	for powercoat i suggest checking with Mike. he's a vendor here. for caliper paint you can buy them at your local auto parts store, even check Amazon. Engine enamel will also work if you cant find any locally for some reason. RayMaN and louiey370z like this.

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	yah, that looks right. probably wont need more than a can, but good to have extra than too little so id get 2 just in case. btw, ive had rustolium spray cans leak after a while in storage. be sure to keep it in a large plastic container after use louiey370z likes this.

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Asheth Track Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Glen Burnie, Maryland Posts: 917 Drives: 09 Blk 6mt Rep Power: 17	I'm getting mine done at body shop since I am getting other stuff done too. I looked at a few videos on YouTube. General idea masking and you won't have a ton of time since it dries quick. Make sure you clean them good. If you look on Amazon the product commonly bought together are VHT caliper cleaner, VHT clear and whatever color paint you want the calipers Amazon also has full kits with everything you need for all four calipers I'd get at least one extra can of that color to be safe. There a few videos I'd look at. From my reading powder coating and painting have pro's and cons. __________________ 180 customs Headlights - Yantech Backup Camera - Projekt 1 - Stillen Gen 3- EVO-R V2 Foglight, EVO-R CF Diffuser, Carbon Fiber Element Steering wheel - Fast Intentions TDX/RHFC's - RJM A.F.P. - Z1 Oil Cooler - 2015 Nismo Conversion. Last edited by Asheth; 04-01-2015 at 10:25 PM.

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04-01-2015, 08:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	lol... plasti-shittt on brakes? i would use dedicated caliper paint or powdercoat, but if those are base brakes just leave them stock. no need to show off cheap metal cast..unless they are rusted or something nasty.

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JC-Nismo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,244 Drives: 2011 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 13	G2 Caliper Paint, best stuff to paint calipers with, hands down!!!

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RyanWest Track Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tamp, Fl Posts: 714 Drives: 2009 Nissan Rep Power: 33	Just save up and buy some akebono kit.

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