Re: Painting brake calipers

["Peter Walsh" <cerksies@hotmail.com>]

I have mine painted red to match my car.  What i used was Testors paint 
and a little brush. I did it over the summer some time ago, and a few 
coats on each caliper. Didnt even need to remove it from the car.  Dirt 
comes off easily and its still shiney.  Very easy to do, about 15 
minutes a caliper, and one bottle should only last 2 calipers.  Go Nuts 
with the paint to make sure you have enough on there.

Pete


>
>Anyone ever painted their brake calipers? I have a friend who could
>powdercoat them for me, but to my knowledge, I can't fully disassemble 
the
>calipers on my car. Well, it says I can't "rebuild" them, but could I
>disassemble them? Powdercoating requires an hour or so in a 450-degree 
F
>oven, so I would have to be SURE that the seals and any other rubber is 
out.
>
>I seem to remember Owen saying something about having red 
calipers...you out
>there?
>
>If I can't disassemble them, I can't powdercoat them. Are there any 
other
>options? Are there any spray paints that would leave a good gloss and 
stand
>up to the heat and brake dust? I'd like all four to match my Tornado 
Red.
>
>Neal (the fashion king)
>88 16v
>87 16v
>
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