WHat you think about this Kit "Calipers"
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WHat you think about this Kit "Calipers"
Well its time to paint the calipers. Local AUTOZONE sells this for 15 bucks.
http://www.midwayautosupply.com/deta...tion.asp?12173
Has anyone used this kit, how are the results. Good Bad.
Also, what color would be good for CALIPERS. I am thinking BLACK. AnyOpinions
Red???
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http://www.midwayautosupply.com/deta...tion.asp?12173
Has anyone used this kit, how are the results. Good Bad.
Also, what color would be good for CALIPERS. I am thinking BLACK. AnyOpinions
Red???
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Originally Posted by MYK1013
I was going to use this kit. But I just used the Hightemp, engine paint by DupliColor. (it's pretty much the same paint) Only cost me 5 bucks. and a couple of dollars for sand paper.
Well just gona get the kit for best results.
The kit comes with
Caliper rust ****
Small Bucket of High Gloss Paint
Some Tape
A nice Popsicle stick
A brush. About 15 bucks + Tax at auto zone,
Will get it tomorrow and will post results. Wish me luck.
i just used a wire brush to get all of the loose stuff, (dirt, rust), off and then primed and painted them with the duplicolor spray paint. works very well and looks awesome. painted mine black btw.
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Originally Posted by jgrow44
i just used a wire brush to get all of the loose stuff, (dirt, rust), off and then primed and painted them with the duplicolor spray paint. works very well and looks awesome. painted mine black btw.
got a pic,??
here's a couple of pics. they're not the greatest, but they should give you an idea of what it will look like. please ignore the dirty wheels. i'm swapping out the rotors for some brembos later this week and didn't feel like washing the car until then.
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Originally Posted by jgrow44
here's a couple of pics. they're not the greatest, but they should give you an idea of what it will look like. please ignore the dirty wheels. i'm swapping out the rotors for some brembos later this week and didn't feel like washing the car until then.
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you guys are all IDOTS!!! you should NEVER paint your calipers or drums!! i can't believe that there are so many people on this site that do this HORABLE proceedure. even if your paint is marked "caliper paint" or "high tempature paint" NEVER NEVER NEVER PAINT YOUR CALIPERS!!! your calipers need air to disapate heat. paint holds that heat in, which WILL warp the caliper itself. the caliper was not designed to be painted, no matter what paint you use. if you want different colored calipers, buy colored calipers, where the manufacter had designed the paint, or dye, or coating into the caliper, tested it at high speed braking, and torn it down to test warpage and disfigurement. i'm shure "autozone caliper paint" has done no such thing. brakes are one of the most important things on your car, they keep you from dying. it is VARY IMPORTANT that they get the proper ventelation. don't risk your life to look cool, i guess....
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Originally Posted by civic-king
you guys are all IDOTS!!! you should NEVER paint your calipers or drums!! i can't believe that there are so many people on this site that do this HORABLE proceedure. even if your paint is marked "caliper paint" or "high tempature paint" NEVER NEVER NEVER PAINT YOUR CALIPERS!!! your calipers need air to disapate heat. paint holds that heat in, which WILL warp the caliper itself. the caliper was not designed to be painted, no matter what paint you use. if you want different colored calipers, buy colored calipers, where the manufacter had designed the paint, or dye, or coating into the caliper, tested it at high speed braking, and torn it down to test warpage and disfigurement. i'm shure "autozone caliper paint" has done no such thing. brakes are one of the most important things on your car, they keep you from dying. it is VARY IMPORTANT that they get the proper ventelation. don't risk your life to look cool, i guess....
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Originally Posted by soltex
Well just gona get the kit for best results.
The kit comes with
Caliper rust ****
Small Bucket of High Gloss Paint
Some Tape
A nice Popsicle stick
A brush. About 15 bucks + Tax at auto zone,
Will get it tomorrow and will post results. Wish me luck.
The kit comes with
Caliper rust ****
Small Bucket of High Gloss Paint
Some Tape
A nice Popsicle stick
A brush. About 15 bucks + Tax at auto zone,
Will get it tomorrow and will post results. Wish me luck.
he had to use two kits, because his paint just gave up at half the job.
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Originally Posted by jgrow44
i just used the 500 degree duplicolor paint in a rattle can. brush off the loose stuff and spray on 4 light coats. easy as pie.
or should i just go and get the 15 dollar kit.???? The kit is not spray. Its paint.
i just used a wire brush to get all of the loose debris off, used a dremel to get what the brush couldn't reach and then sprayed the paint on the caliper. 4 coats and then done.
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Rep Power: 327 All thou i dont like the idea of painting calipers, i cant imagine a brake caliper getting hot enough that a coat of apint would hold in enough heat to make a bit a difference in if you boil the fluid or not. I would enjoy some factual evidence on your thoughts
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Originally Posted by tfnaaf
All thou i dont like the idea of painting calipers, i cant imagine a brake caliper getting hot enough that a coat of apint would hold in enough heat to make a bit a difference in if you boil the fluid or not. I would enjoy some factual evidence on your thoughts
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Originally Posted by soltex
hmmm alot of people on this forums have paited calipers, i dont see anyone complaining
