Painted calipers

[Lucky]

I just got my 08 tC and im thinking about painting my capilers red, has anyone on here done here? If you have post pics please

[navylife59]

Autozoe Caliper paint. Works very well and last thru alot of power washing. Prep work is key here.

[chyz-dad]

I used G2 caliper paint. A brish on technique or it can be sprayed on.






It actually came out looking purple the way I wanted it..
It takes about 3-4 hours not including the prep time (2-3 hours)

[Overdrive23]

Can someone define "prep time"?

Its been about 4 years since I've painted calipers....Take them off, tape up, spray, let dry.

What am I missing that takes up to 4hrs? (drying shouldn't take THAT long; unless you use the whole can on one caliper lol)

[chyz-dad]

I actually sanded mine down to a near smooth finish ( prep time ) I took my time taping off everything that I didn't want painted ( prep time ). Oh yeah that also included taking them completely off the car to get better coverage ( prep time )

If your going to do something I guess there is no use in half a$$ing it...

[Overdrive23]

ahh yes, sanding them down.

forgot that step; thanks! gonna be doing that probably this weekend when the new rims arrive.

[Overdrive23]

Not trying to hijack this or anything; but its along the lines of painting calipers..

Has anyone tried painting theirs white? My car is white and I think it would look nice; but wasn't sure about getting brake dust on them too easy and having them look dirty all the time.

White calipers? Anyone? ??

[chyz-dad]

from my experience...although limited...it shouldn't matter. I would let them completely dry for atleast a full 24 hours. Since the paint is an enamal of sorts the brake dust shouldn't bother it. I use a foaming wheel cleaner and brush once every two weeks to keep mine clean and they still look the same as when i did the work to them nearly a year ago.