blustoneIS

So I painted my calipers with Black High gloss Plasti-kote High Temp brake caliper paint from Pep Boys that costs $7.00. So here's the step by step procedure that I did and it turned out pretty good. I hope this helps. I know there are some tutorials already...

1. Make sure you clean the entire calipers from brake dusts, oils and dirt. I used Laquer thinner because it easily removes oil and dries up right away. Be careful not to touch your car's paint.


2.With a masking tape and newspaper, cover the entire caliper surroundings to prevent over spray.
Tip: just be patient and make sure everything is pretty much covered and only caliper is exposed.

3. Then start painting...1 thin coat to start and let it dry for 5 mins. and spray another coat to complete.

I prefer 3 coats..last coat is to seal it.




4. Your car is going to look like this while waiting for the paint to dry up. Again just be patient. The paint that I used takes 1 hour to 1 1/2 to dry up.


5. Then apply caliper stickers....

Before:




After:


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It took me a total of 2.5-3 hours to do it.

Neo

iTrader: (3)

Nice job. Did you put a few coats of clearcoat on top after the caliper sticker? This has to be done AFTER the black has completely dried or else the black will start to run. Don't ask me how I know?

I find having the clearcoat "seals" in the paint and sticker nicely.

rominl

iTrader: (4)

yup, totally agree. i put on even more layers of clear coat (like 4 or 6) after i put on the stickers, and even after 2 yrs it's still durable as hell now

blustoneIS

yeah I sprayed some clear coat after the stickers...

Neo

iTrader: (3)

You are good to go.

blustoneIS

Whats gonna happen if i didn't?

Neo

iTrader: (3)

It just gives the paint an extra layer of protection. It also helps protect the sticker better, otherwise the sticker is directly exposed to the elements. Wiping things down/cleaning is also easier with the clearcoat layer.

rominl

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i think protecting the sticker is the main paint. with all the brake dust and no protection? the lexus emblem will be blacked out in no time i say

Beachtyme

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Nice job, looks great!