Painting Brake Calipers
#1
Painting Brake Calipers
Im going to change out my brake pads and rotors some time next week and i was thinking of doing a lil mod in the process.
I wanted to know what i have to do to paint my calipers. I know its simple painting but what are the steps involved. What do i have to cover to and leave open. WHat type of paint is involved and how many coats, will a clear coat be needed?
I would appreciate if somone could help out
I wanted to know what i have to do to paint my calipers. I know its simple painting but what are the steps involved. What do i have to cover to and leave open. WHat type of paint is involved and how many coats, will a clear coat be needed?
I would appreciate if somone could help out
#2
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (6)
I recommend using the G2 caliper paint. You can find it at most Autozone's or here http://g2usa.com/ It comes with everything you need to paint you calipers in any color you want. A DIY is on their site. No need for a clear coat with their system. GL
#5
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (65)
+1 for G2. Make sure to get a caliper decal while you're at it. I got mine from http://www.motogfx.com/lexus/.
Steps:
1. Put your car on jack stands and remove your wheels (be careful, make sure that car is firmly planted).
2. Clean your calipers THOROUGHLY with a wire brush and drench them in brake cleaner (I went through 2 cans, to be sure). Prep is everything. Don't get that brake cleaner on your paint though.
3. Paint the calipers - 1 coat, wait 15 min then 2nd coat. Let it dry for 24 hours.
4. Put the caliper decal on
5. Done
You can paint the calipers while they're on the car. Just mask it off well.
Steps:
1. Put your car on jack stands and remove your wheels (be careful, make sure that car is firmly planted).
2. Clean your calipers THOROUGHLY with a wire brush and drench them in brake cleaner (I went through 2 cans, to be sure). Prep is everything. Don't get that brake cleaner on your paint though.
3. Paint the calipers - 1 coat, wait 15 min then 2nd coat. Let it dry for 24 hours.
4. Put the caliper decal on
5. Done
You can paint the calipers while they're on the car. Just mask it off well.
#6
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (2)
I recommend using the G2 caliper paint. You can find it at most Autozone's or here http://g2usa.com/ It comes with everything you need to paint you calipers in any color you want. A DIY is on their site. No need for a clear coat with their system. GL
I'm also planning to paint my calipers blue or gold.
The kit has a spray cleaner. So use the spray cleaner to clean the calipers. After cleaning, then mask off the areas that shouldn't be painted.
Then mix the solution with paint to activate it. Use the brush to paint the calipers.
It's pretty straight forward. The only hard part is jacking up the car.
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#9
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (2)
I don't know how dirty your calipers are... I know for mine, just one can with the kit is good. My car is only one month old.
Just paint the outer calipers. If you want to paint inside, then you will have to dissemble calipers and remove brake pads. Too much work for just cosmetics to me.
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As for the Lexus decals everyone has on... where are you guys buying them? Wouldn't they melt from the temperature?
Just paint the outer calipers. If you want to paint inside, then you will have to dissemble calipers and remove brake pads. Too much work for just cosmetics to me.
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As for the Lexus decals everyone has on... where are you guys buying them? Wouldn't they melt from the temperature?