Painting Brake Stuff

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former86camaro

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I have a red GTP pontiac.. I am changining the brake pads and painted the black of it red... Looked cool in a picture so I thought why not. So I tape off the pad and spray it with high temp engine paint. Anyone ever do this?



Considering painting my calipers too.. Not sure on red or black. They are flat black now..
 
I thought the calipers are supposed to be painted with brush because of the spray paint migh clog the smaller moving parts....

maybe I am wrong, but my housemate did it with brush.
 
Something I've had sucess with:



Callipers:

A way to spice up the look and at the same time protect the callipers from corrosion. The Calliper Paint System (G2 Manufacturing Inc. Colorado Springs) it features aircraft quality paint, available in six different high gloss colours, Red, Yellow, Blue, Silver, Black, & Purple. The paint is heat resistant up to 932 degrees; this paint won't start running into your brake pads, it also seals and protects against corrosion.



Brake dust and dirt will not adhere to the calliper surface since adding the paint. The kit includes everything you'll need to get the job done, besides paint you'll also get reactor (special bonding agent), high tech calliper cleaner, mixing sticks, and a brush.



~Hope this helps~
 
TOGWT said:
Something I've had sucess with:



Callipers:

A way to spice up the look and at the same time protect the callipers from corrosion. The Calliper Paint System (G2 Manufacturing Inc. Colorado Springs) it features aircraft quality paint, available in six different high gloss colours, Red, Yellow, Blue, Silver, Black, & Purple. The paint is heat resistant up to 932 degrees; this paint won't start running into your brake pads, it also seals and protects against corrosion.



Brake dust and dirt will not adhere to the calliper surface since adding the paint. The kit includes everything you'll need to get the job done, besides paint you'll also get reactor (special bonding agent), high tech calliper cleaner, mixing sticks, and a brush.



~Hope this helps~
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yep just got my crossdrilled rotors and carbon fiber pads on. thinking about using the G2 system because if i used a spray i would have to mask off like half my truck. plus i tend to think that spreading w/ a brush might give more even coats.
 
Never heard of anyone painting their pads before. I used the G2 system on my calipers just two weeks ago. I think it came out awesome and would highly recommend it!



Before:

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After:

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Very Nice SuperSport:



How did you do the Camaro part? Is it a vinyl decal, or did you do like a stencil? If it's vinyl, are you afraid that it will melt?



Looks great!

Lane
 
HalfSpec said:
Very Nice SuperSport:



How did you do the Camaro part? Is it a vinyl decal, or did you do like a stencil? If it's vinyl, are you afraid that it will melt?



Looks great!

Lane
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Thanks! It's a brushed metal decal from afterthoughtsauto.com. It's made to hold up to the high temps, plus they got alot of good recommendations from various message boards.
 
Painted the calipers on my Cobra....



Used red 1200 degree engine paint. I removed all the calipers and brackets from my car. Took the pads off and taped off the few rubber pieces such as where the brake lines connect. Added several coats of red. I had them hanging from hangers inside a couple of large cardboard boxes. I then baked them in the oven (wife wasn't happy) as directed on the paint can.



I painted the brackets black...same process.



Next day hit them with several coats of clear coat.

Installed the next day and bled the brakes.



Perfect.:xyxthumbs
 
I can see it now...



Wife: "Hey what's baking in the oven? Something for dinner?"



Husband: "It's fresh baked caliper."



Wife: "Oh, great! I love seafood!"
 
Mr. Clean 2K said:
So I tape off the pad and spray it with high temp engine paint. Anyone ever do this?



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Yes I have. 500 degree duplicolor. Bagged the rotors and sprayed the caliper right there. Two coats and done.
 
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