Painting calipers
07-07-14, 07:42 AM
#31
I used VHT Flame Proof flat orange(good for put to 2000deg), brembo stickers followed by VHT caliper clear coat. Turned out really clean. Haven't had any fading problems here in the El Paso heat.
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06-07-16, 12:08 PM
#35
Driver School Candidate
I used VHT Flame Proof flat orange(good for put to 2000deg), brembo stickers followed by VHT caliper clear coat. Turned out really clean. Haven't had any fading problems here in the El Paso heat.
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How many cans of VHT did you need for all the calipers?
Did you remove the calipers completely or paint around them?
Is this the correct color VHT paint and clear coat you used?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/310813840016?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIThttp://www.ebay.com/itm/252406415661?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Thanks for any help you can offer man
06-07-16, 12:25 PM
#36
I used the VHT Burnt Copper on mine:
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and this is the clear coat I used:
Very happy with the results. Next time I paint the calipers, I will take my time between primer and base coats. Removing the decals was a pain in the *** because my coats of black weren't fully dry when applying the decals.
Speaking of decals. How did everyone that has painted their own removed their decals. I don't have the most steady of hands, so it was quite the process. lol
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and this is the clear coat I used:
Very happy with the results. Next time I paint the calipers, I will take my time between primer and base coats. Removing the decals was a pain in the *** because my coats of black weren't fully dry when applying the decals.
Speaking of decals. How did everyone that has painted their own removed their decals. I don't have the most steady of hands, so it was quite the process. lol
06-07-16, 01:21 PM
#37
Driver School Candidate
I used VHT Flame Proof flat orange(good for put to 2000deg), brembo stickers followed by VHT caliper clear coat. Turned out really clean. Haven't had any fading problems here in the El Paso heat.
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I used the VHT Burnt Copper on mine:
and this is the clear coat I used:
Amazon.com: USC Spraymax® 2k Glamour High Gloss Aerosol Clear Part # Usc-3680061: Automotive
Very happy with the results. Next time I paint the calipers, I will take my time between primer and base coats. Removing the decals was a pain in the *** because my coats of black weren't fully dry when applying the decals.
Speaking of decals. How did everyone that has painted their own removed their decals. I don't have the most steady of hands, so it was quite the process. lol
and this is the clear coat I used:
Amazon.com: USC Spraymax® 2k Glamour High Gloss Aerosol Clear Part # Usc-3680061: Automotive
Very happy with the results. Next time I paint the calipers, I will take my time between primer and base coats. Removing the decals was a pain in the *** because my coats of black weren't fully dry when applying the decals.
Speaking of decals. How did everyone that has painted their own removed their decals. I don't have the most steady of hands, so it was quite the process. lol
Bro that looks sick! Forgive the novice questions but the difference in the paint you used (up to 650 degrees) and the difference between the flat orange engine paint (up to 2000 degrees) doesn't really matter as far as calipers go unless the car is on fire right?
Why did you use that Spraymax clearcoat instead of the VHT? Also did you perform the job with the calipers completely off? And lastly, how many cans of everything did you have to use? Thanks for the reply btw, really helps a lot.
06-07-16, 07:33 PM
#38
Because 2 part clear is substantially better than the garbage they offer in Vatozone. Much better finish and shines like factory clear. Definitely the way to go.
I did that burnt copper on my last car. Looks badass in person.
I did that burnt copper on my last car. Looks badass in person.
06-07-16, 08:29 PM
#39
No in fact it's way better. The one stage clearcoat cannot resist the acid used at your carwash to wash your wheels . Not resistant to uv (become yellowish) and will eventually crack and fade. One stage clearcoat should be used only for spots in interior of parts or on 1000$ less ****boxes. Way to go with the 2k clear (wich is a little expensive if you consider that a gallon of good clearcoat is about 120$) but you need a spraygun and a compressor wich is not in a typical homeowner toolbox 😉
06-07-16, 09:24 PM
#40
Bro that looks sick! Forgive the novice questions but the difference in the paint you used (up to 650 degrees) and the difference between the flat orange engine paint (up to 2000 degrees) doesn't really matter as far as calipers go unless the car is on fire right?
Why did you use that Spraymax clearcoat instead of the VHT? Also did you perform the job with the calipers completely off? And lastly, how many cans of everything did you have to use? Thanks for the reply btw, really helps a lot.
Why did you use that Spraymax clearcoat instead of the VHT? Also did you perform the job with the calipers completely off? And lastly, how many cans of everything did you have to use? Thanks for the reply btw, really helps a lot.
I left the brakes on the car. I spent several hours prepping everything. Definitely worth the time, as you can see. I'll post some pictures tomorrow of how is masked the brakes and car.
Like said above, pictures don't do this color justice.
06-08-16, 11:01 AM
#41
Driver School Candidate
Others have answered the clear coat questions. It really made the burnt copper pop. I believe the base coats of black helped out a lot too. One can of each primer, black, copper and clear coat is more than enough to do all 4 calipers.
I left the brakes on the car. I spent several hours prepping everything. Definitely worth the time, as you can see. I'll post some pictures tomorrow of how is masked the brakes and car.
Like said above, pictures don't do this color justice.
I left the brakes on the car. I spent several hours prepping everything. Definitely worth the time, as you can see. I'll post some pictures tomorrow of how is masked the brakes and car.
Like said above, pictures don't do this color justice.
Thanks FFM and v8sedan for your responses also.
06-13-16, 06:08 AM
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07-01-16, 12:20 AM
#45
Driver School Candidate
No in fact it's way better. The one stage clearcoat cannot resist the acid used at your carwash to wash your wheels . Not resistant to uv (become yellowish) and will eventually crack and fade. One stage clearcoat should be used only for spots in interior of parts or on 1000$ less ****boxes. Way to go with the 2k clear (wich is a little expensive if you consider that a gallon of good clearcoat is about 120$) but you need a spraygun and a compressor wich is not in a typical homeowner toolbox 😉
Others have answered the clear coat questions. It really made the burnt copper pop. I believe the base coats of black helped out a lot too. One can of each primer, black, copper and clear coat is more than enough to do all 4 calipers.
I left the brakes on the car. I spent several hours prepping everything. Definitely worth the time, as you can see. I'll post some pictures tomorrow of how is masked the brakes and car.
Like said above, pictures don't do this color justice.
I left the brakes on the car. I spent several hours prepping everything. Definitely worth the time, as you can see. I'll post some pictures tomorrow of how is masked the brakes and car.
Like said above, pictures don't do this color justice.