Price of getting caliper painted help please

Cmike2780 · 07-06-2011, 03:55 PM

def powder coat it, not paint. Even the high temp paint will chip eventually. Powdercoat will be more durable. You could remove the calipers yourself if you have some mechanical skills. He might be charging you more because of the labor involved in removing and re-installing the calipers which is unstandable. They are fairly easy to remove though, just a couple of bolts and the brake line. I think there is a DIY somewhere here.

Also, its a good idea to change your brake fluid, lines, pads etc. while your at it.

zuperman 370 · 07-06-2011, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Cmike2780

def powder coat it, not paint. Even the high temp paint will chip eventually. Powdercoat will be more durable. You could remove the calipers yourself if you have some mechanical skills. He might be charging you more because of the labor involved in removing and re-installing the calipers which is unstandable. They are fairly easy to remove though, just a couple of bolts and the brake line. I think there is a DIY somewhere here.

Also, its a good idea to change your brake fluid, lines, pads etc. while your at it.

Is all worth 800$ if not how much is it worth max?

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