Caliper Painting

[alkemyst]

I saw that too, whats up with that dawg? :werd:

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

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.

[JaCkaL829]

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]

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.

[JaCkaL829]

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]

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]

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

[BigJimZ28]

I now need to strip the paint which will be a b*tch

what kind of car?

you can usually get rebuilt calipers cheap if it a popular car



that would be a much easier that stripping them

plus then they will have all new seals and hardware



just a thought

[imported_Yal]

I used the G2 caliper paint. It leaves behind a very tough, hard, smooth and glass-like coat. When you brush it on you will see brush marks BUT as it dries it levels out naturally which was a pleasant surprise

[imported_never gone]

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

That`s great that there isn`t anything you have not had your hands in on your car A+ Also yes, I can say I have had my hands in my car and there is a ton more being done this spring including adding another 100 hp, new rear bumper, new sides, new front lip, polished plenum, polished cold air intake, front camber kit, 5/16 spacer etc etc.. but that has nothing to do with what I was saying. Go ahead and read my post again and you might see some big letters that say "my OPINION." I thought that might be easy to see but I guess not.

[BigJimZ28]

That`s great that there isn`t anything you have not had your hands in on your car A+ Also yes, I can say I have had my hands in my car and there is a ton more being done this spring including adding another 100 hp, new rear bumper, new sides, new front lip, polished plenum, polished cold air intake, front camber kit, 5/16 spacer etc etc.. but that has nothing to do with what I was saying. Go ahead and read my post again and you might see some big letters that say "my OPINION." I thought that might be easy to see but I guess not.

My bad we are all on the same team here:hifive:

and we are going to have to agree to disagree about the paint

as we are all allowed our own opinion



best of luck with your mods

sorry if I rubbed you the wrong way

[imported_never gone]

My bad we are all on the same team here:hifive:

and we are going to have to agree to disagree about the paint

as we are all allowed our own opinion



best of luck with your mods

sorry if I rubbed you the wrong way

It`s all good. It`s really to really discuss some things over the internerd.

[alkemyst]

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

500HP and 700TQ?

[BigJimZ28]

500HP and 700TQ?

very close... 487 hp & 735 tq

that was the "old motor" before I fed it too much NO2( actually not enought fuel)

and cracked a rod and bent two others



the "new" motor feels like it has a bit more TQ

but I have a bunch of suspension work to do and other stuff to worry about

before I put her back on the dyno or get it to the track

[rlguy28]

Thought I`d contribute my DIY caliper paint job. G2 caliper paint off ebay: $37. brake cleaner from autozone: $5. Total work time: 3 hrs. Quality time with my baby: .....priceless



Apologize for some of the blurry pics...























FRONT





BACK





AND SIDE TO SIDE.....(did anyone catch that reference?:chuckle





Now i just need some bigger rims and drop it like its hot because, yes i know, it looks like its on stilts ...

[alkemyst]

Nice...good color choice on the car rather than the extreme flashy colors that some do.



I like the simple gunmetals, gold/bronze, aluminum, black and reds.