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Old 06-13-2012, 09:35 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Question Painting Akebono brakes

Hey guys I have searched everywhere on the forum I can't find anything on this maybe I suck at searching. I want to paint my Sport akebono brakes to a different color thinking about doing yellow with maybe a black akebono sticker or something I don't know about that yet. But I was wondering how it is done I've seen people on youtube do it without taking them off just masking it well and painting on the car. Do I need to sand it down or just spray as is? Or should I just take it to a shop and get it done there? Anyone know any good places in SoCal?


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Had my sport calipers powder coated by Mike
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Painted mine in hi-temp red with silver Akebono lettering then applied a hi-temp clear gloss top coat. They look perfect! Smooth as glass.

Prep gently with very fine steel wool. Wash and dry throughly. Apply a very light coat of hi-temp gray primer. No need to remove the calipers. Little known fact: The factory only paints the outer half of the caliper, no real need to paint the back side of the caliper. Mask with care, don't forget to mask the bleed screws, and the spray away!

Total cost about $35.00. Many positive comments.
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Painted mine in hi-temp red with silver Akebono lettering then applied a hi-temp clear gloss top coat. They look perfect! Smooth as glass.

Prep gently with very fine steel wool. Wash and dry throughly. Apply a very light coat of hi-temp gray primer. No need to remove the calipers. Little known fact: The factory only paints the outer half of the caliper, no real need to paint the back side of the caliper. Mask with care, don't forget to mask the bleed screws, and the spray away!

Total cost about $35.00. Many positive comments.
So the steel wool works you don't need to sand it down or anything? Just use that and apply the primer?
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Painted mine in hi-temp red with silver Akebono lettering then applied a hi-temp clear gloss top coat. They look perfect! Smooth as glass.

Prep gently with very fine steel wool. Wash and dry throughly. Apply a very light coat of hi-temp gray primer. No need to remove the calipers. Little known fact: The factory only paints the outer half of the caliper, no real need to paint the back side of the caliper. Mask with care, don't forget to mask the bleed screws, and the spray away!

Total cost about $35.00. Many positive comments.
Any pictures of your setup?
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i would not paint it, imo rice as hell.

Powder coat it man, at least the finish will be perfect and will last.

Leave the spray painting to civics. Not hating, i just know the paint job won't last.
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i would not paint it, imo rice as hell.

Powder coat it man, at least the finish will be perfect and will last.

Leave the spray painting to civics. Not hating, i just know the paint job won't last.

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Painted mine in hi-temp red with silver Akebono lettering then applied a hi-temp clear gloss top coat. They look perfect! Smooth as glass.

Prep gently with very fine steel wool. Wash and dry throughly. Apply a very light coat of hi-temp gray primer. No need to remove the calipers. Little known fact: The factory only paints the outer half of the caliper, no real need to paint the back side of the caliper. Mask with care, don't forget to mask the bleed screws, and the spray away!

Total cost about $35.00. Many positive comments.
That's how I would do it! It's not rocket science.
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So the steel wool works you don't need to sand it down or anything? Just use that and apply the primer?
No, the steel wool will do fine. The factory finish is quite good and is an excellent basis for painting so don't remove it, just very lightly scuff it up before you spray the primer, color and clear coats.
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Any pictures of your setup?
Sorry none just yet. I can say that it's easy to do and if you keep your workplace clean and take your time it looks like it is covered in liquid color.
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i would not paint it, imo rice as hell.

Powder coat it man, at least the finish will be perfect and will last.

Leave the spray painting to civics. Not hating, i just know the paint job won't last.

I, like you, prefer my rice as a side dish not on my car. This looks excellent, I've had only positive comments and questions about my "upgraded" brakes.

Powder coating is great but costs $$$$$$$$.

600 degree caliper paint has proven to be very durable in street use.
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