Prepping Brake Calipers For Concours

NickATRvtec said:


Will be painting my calipers this weekend and will be doing a step by step guide with pictures :cool: :)
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Lets hope the weather holds for you then and the humidity stays down

Apply coating in a 70°F- 95°F environment with minimal humidity
 
NickATRvtec said:
What I am planning to do is using 2 Accord Jacks - jack up both sides at the same time and put axle stands underneath.
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I take it you will be painting on the car? If so the curing bit could be tricky - they say that the heat from braking will so it but Use caution not to create excessive brake dust while coating is still wet :LOLOL
 
I've always used Rust-Oleum with a foam disposable brush. Never had a problem, never flaked, always easy to clean, no worry about overspray or removing the calipers. And most importantly, if chipped, easy to touch up!
 
I had very good luck with the G2 two part epoxy product. I used red on my car and black on the wife's. Both have held up very well. Mine probably has 45k miles over the last year and a half with no flaking or pealing. VERY easy to clean.



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I tried the spray on stuff once and ended up with a red floor and EVERYTHING in site had red paint dust on it!:scared If you are going to spend the time to do it......................do it right!:xyxthumbs
 
I was all set to paint my calipers with the red VHT paint, but chickened out at the last minute and painted them black. The best suggestion I received before painting them was to use aluminum foil for masking everthing. It was great because it will hold itself and is rigid enough to be able to slide between the pads and the rotors. Anyway, I am satisfied with the black but still wondering if I should have gone red.
 

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