Caliper Painting - Page 3

Yal · 02-05-08, 07:45

BigJimZ28 sometimes its just not worth it to argue with someone who make such broad statements and presents them as facts

BigJimZ28 · 02-05-08, 08:05

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Originally Posted by Yal

BigJimZ28 sometimes its just not worth it to argue with someone who make such broad statements and presents them as facts

I did not even start to argue yet

I just what to know:
1.) his process to maintain them
2.) if his car came with painted calipers
(if no a picture would be real nice)

alkemyst · 02-11-08, 08:41

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Originally Posted by never gone

sorry but unless you have a big brake kit, painting calipers is like putting those darn fake vents on your car or a huge wing or better yet, racing stickers of things you don't even have on your car. Not trying to give you a hard time, just informing so don\t everyone get pissy. It's kinda like if someone new comes on here and says turtle wax is the best wax ever, people will most def give their 2 cents. If you do have a bbk, then by all mean go for it.

Like others have said painted calipers have nothing to do with performance.

If you have open wheels it can make the brakes look nicer.

I opted for powder coat. I was rebuilding the calipers anyway.

Compared to the caliper kits it wasn't much more expensive. I have used high temp paint in the past in it doesn't last as long as powdercoating for a car that heats up the brakes and gets driven alot. Plus almost all chemicals will etch remove standard paints.

Monte78Carlo2k1 · 02-20-08, 09:40

Nissan and Cobra...interesting combonation!

cajunfirehawk · 02-20-08, 10:05

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Originally Posted by Monte78Carlo2k1

Nissan and Cobra...interesting combonation!

I saw that too, whats up with that dawg?

And what does \r\n\r\n mean, I see that a lot around here?

never gone · 02-20-08, 10:50

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Originally Posted by BigJimZ28

I did not even start to argue yet

I just what to know:
1.) his process to maintain them
2.) if his car came with painted calipers
(if no a picture would be real nice)

Uggg, I didn't see these questions before. Here's your answers. No my calipers did not come painted. To maintain them I use Eagle One All Tire &Wheel cleaner. I spray them down and give a few swipes with a toothbrush if needed. Takes all of a minute per wheels and they stay clean. Look I'm really not trying to be a jerk, I was just giving my 2 cents. It's funny how people can give opinions until it's not agreed with. There are 2 different type of enthusiasts. Those that love maintaining their cars and those that are into the modifying side of things. I guess I should have clarified. People who just like maintaining their cars I guess like or don't mind having their calipers painted. Those on the modifying/enthusiast side of things see it as cheap and ricey to paint calipers IF they didn't come from the factory painted. I can direct you to numerous sites where you can pose the question and you will quickly see exactly what I'm talking about. Again, I was just throwing in my 2 cents like everyone else was, it just to happens my OPINION wasn't agreed with so I'm the "bad guy.". Here's a couple pics you can kind of see the calipers since you requested to see them.

alkemyst · 02-21-08, 07:27

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Originally Posted by cajunfirehawk

I saw that too, whats up with that dawg?

And what does \r\n\r\n mean, I see that a lot around here?

Don't know why those escape characters hit my post...

The cobra wheels are the proper size and offset for my car. I am originally a Mustang guy (first car a 66 GT and then an 89 GT)...I loved the look of these wheels then and when I found out they fit, were pretty light (21ish lbs for a 17x8), and cheap ($100 new from Ford) I jumped on it.

Eventually I will go with custom offsets and a much lighter wheel.

JohnnyDaJackal · 02-21-08, 08:23

Has anyone done a coat of clearcoat to protect the paint?

Reason I ask is because I painted my calipers two years ago with the duplicolor kit. They we're OK for about 6-7 months then in the winter in the subzero temps I washed with my car and was using warm water from inside. When I cleaned my rims with my MF and warm water my calipers paint just flaked off. I think the combination was too abrasive for it. I now need to strip the paint which will be a b*tch and repaint them. I guess you can call me a ricer for doing em red, but oh well. I'm just wondering if I should put a coat of clearcoat on the calipers after painting them? I'm also thinking about ordering the G2 paint if it's better.

alkemyst · 02-21-08, 10:06

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Originally Posted by JohnnyDaJackal

Has anyone done a coat of clearcoat to protect the paint?

Reason I ask is because I painted my calipers two years ago with the duplicolor kit. They we're OK for about 6-7 months then in the winter in the subzero temps I washed with my car and was using warm water from inside. When I cleaned my rims with my MF and warm water my calipers paint just flaked off. I think the combination was too abrasive for it. I now need to strip the paint which will be a b*tch and repaint them. I guess you can call me a ricer for doing em red, but oh well. I'm just wondering if I should put a coat of clearcoat on the calipers after painting them? I'm also thinking about ordering the G2 paint if it's better.

Clearcoat won't change much, just another layer of paint.

The epoxy kits should hold up well, however; for the extra work I'd rather powdercoat. Plus I am not so sure how good it looks close up considering it's brushed on.

Powdercoating is how the factory does it as well.

JohnnyDaJackal · 02-21-08, 11:15

I used a brush and it looks fine, no marks like you would think. I would think powdercoating would be much more expensive and time consuming. I can get a G2 kit on ebay for $40, since I'm not sure how much of my older paint I have left.

alkemyst · 02-21-08, 11:43

powdercoating was $115 but a lot of that was a minimum, if I had my valve cover and some other parts it'd have been close to the same price.

BigJimZ28 · 02-21-08, 12:27

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Originally Posted by never gone

Those on the modifying/enthusiast side of things see it as cheap and ricey to paint calipers.

again you statement is way to broad
I am a "modifying/enthusiast"
there is NOTHING on my car that I have not had in my hands and changed or rebuilt
that includes the trans and motor I have trippled the Hp & tourque that the car car with ... can you say that?

also in that pic your calipers are alum or painted and easy to maitain

27 year old steal is a different story