Brake Calipers - Paint or Powdercoat?

TenaciousZ · 10-22-2012, 04:14 PM

I have a black Z and want to go Yellow with the Calipers.

I saw a Z this weekend with painted calipers.

I've always heard powder coating them is the way to go.

Should I have them painted or powder coated?

What are the cost/cleaning/durability differences?

Hoping to end up with this look:

Mike · 10-22-2012, 04:38 PM

I'm a little biased, but
Powdercoating is more durable, less resistant to chipping and is more flexible than paint, so it can absorb tiny rock impacts rather than chip

Powdercoating looks much better and keeps looking better than brush on or home spray kits.

Powdercoating will have the same type of finish as high quality automotive paint.

If you go with paint and have a body shop do them, price will probably be comparable to powdercoating. I charge 350 for a set of 4. You might find it cheaper, but my price includes disassembly and reassembly of the calipers. Most powdercoaters won't touch that work. I do, because calipers are my specialty and I've done over 2300 sets of them in the last 7 years.

Bandit_Kaine · 10-22-2012, 05:03 PM

+1 to Powdercoat

daisuke149 · 10-22-2012, 05:07 PM

Definitely powdercoat.. and it would be a mistake not to get Mike to do them for you.

Waiz · 10-22-2012, 05:11 PM

Mike does good work, go with him

LakeShow · 10-22-2012, 05:28 PM

Powdercoat

TenaciousZ · 10-22-2012, 05:33 PM

Should have been more specific on the paint side:
By paint I mean a shop professionally paint them.

I used a rattle can "caliper paint" on my last car and it was a disaster after a year. So that's out of the question.

Mike, I've see some of your work in other threads but my car is a dd.
What would the typical turn around be including shipping from 64119?

Mike · 10-22-2012, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigPoppa

Should have been more specific on the paint side:
By paint I mean a shop professionally paint them.

I used a rattle can "caliper paint" on my last car and it was a disaster after a year. So that's out of the question.

Mike, I've see some of your work in other threads but my car is a dd.
What would the typical turn around be including shipping from 64119?

2 days if we schedule when they get to me. I also have one set of exchange core calipers for the Sport brakes, but unfortunately, the last guy I sent them to got sent away for work until mid november right after he got them, and I also have three others waiting in line. one or two of those might lose patience and change their mind though since its taking so long.

anhdat503 · 10-22-2012, 10:01 PM

Powdercoat

FairladyZ · 10-22-2012, 10:04 PM

powercoat,

Mike · 10-23-2012, 04:31 PM

btw, Here is one from a set of stoptechs I just did for Callaway Cars.

TenaciousZ · 10-24-2012, 10:20 AM

show off!

Can't argue with that.

I'll have to figure out the timing. I think you've convinced me.

God-Speed · 10-24-2012, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike

btw, Here is one from a set of stoptechs I just did for Callaway Cars.

I know Mike's work from the corvetteforum for many years and here on the 370zforum. His work is worth the price and the wait.

fuct · 10-24-2012, 10:54 AM

mike have you done any calipers in a deep purple? maybe with a lil flake in it like the callaways pictured above.

asdfsammich · 10-24-2012, 11:39 AM

Damn impressive work there!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike

btw, Here is one from a set of stoptechs I just did for Callaway Cars.

Tapatalk & such etc

10-22-2012, 04:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
TenaciousZ Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kansas City Posts: 160 Drives: Black 09 sp/tour/nav Rep Power: 15	Brake Calipers - Paint or Powdercoat? I have a black Z and want to go Yellow with the Calipers. I saw a Z this weekend with painted calipers. I've always heard powder coating them is the way to go. Should I have them painted or powder coated? What are the cost/cleaning/durability differences? Hoping to end up with this look: __________________ 09 370Z Black Sport/Touring/Navi Red Stitching Last edited by TenaciousZ; 10-22-2012 at 04:19 PM.

10-22-2012, 04:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	I'm a little biased, but Powdercoating is more durable, less resistant to chipping and is more flexible than paint, so it can absorb tiny rock impacts rather than chip Powdercoating looks much better and keeps looking better than brush on or home spray kits. Powdercoating will have the same type of finish as high quality automotive paint. If you go with paint and have a body shop do them, price will probably be comparable to powdercoating. I charge 350 for a set of 4. You might find it cheaper, but my price includes disassembly and reassembly of the calipers. Most powdercoaters won't touch that work. I do, because calipers are my specialty and I've done over 2300 sets of them in the last 7 years. RoshDawg, mrthomr and mynameisname like this. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

10-22-2012, 05:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
Bandit_Kaine Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Miami Age: 34 Posts: 224 Drives: 16-370Z Nismo-PW-MT Rep Power: 13	+1 to Powdercoat __________________

10-22-2012, 05:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 25	Powdercoat __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

10-22-2012, 05:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
TenaciousZ Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kansas City Posts: 160 Drives: Black 09 sp/tour/nav Rep Power: 15	Should have been more specific on the paint side: By paint I mean a shop professionally paint them. I used a rattle can "caliper paint" on my last car and it was a disaster after a year. So that's out of the question. Mike, I've see some of your work in other threads but my car is a dd. What would the typical turn around be including shipping from 64119? __________________ 09 370Z Black Sport/Touring/Navi Red Stitching

10-22-2012, 05:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
daisuke149 My *** is famous! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 4,849 Drives: 2013 Boss 302 PW Rep Power: 31	Definitely powdercoat.. and it would be a mistake not to get Mike to do them for you.

10-22-2012, 05:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 459	Mike does good work, go with him

10-22-2012, 10:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
anhdat503 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 216 Drives: 12 Nissan 370z NismO Rep Power: 13	Powdercoat __________________ Injen IntakesHKS Hi-Power Ti ExhaustTein LoweringStillen Sway BarsSPC Front & RearBlack Door HandleBlackOut TailLightsNismo CF Shift KnobCF Hood StrutsCF Cubby DoorCF Shifter TrimCF Radiator CoverCF Brake Fluid Cover & Battery Cover

10-22-2012, 10:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
FairladyZ Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 850 Drives: 2012 370Z TRNG SPRT Rep Power: 17	powercoat,

10-23-2012, 04:31 PM	#11 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	btw, Here is one from a set of stoptechs I just did for Callaway Cars. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

10-24-2012, 10:20 AM	#12 (permalink)
TenaciousZ Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kansas City Posts: 160 Drives: Black 09 sp/tour/nav Rep Power: 15	show off! Can't argue with that. I'll have to figure out the timing. I think you've convinced me. __________________ 09 370Z Black Sport/Touring/Navi Red Stitching

10-24-2012, 10:54 AM	#14 (permalink)
fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 24	mike have you done any calipers in a deep purple? maybe with a lil flake in it like the callaways pictured above.

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