The How to paint your Calipers

Cheddarbob · 02-17-2007, 06:28 PM

Ok Today I just completed painting my break calipers.
I wanted to show everyone else how to do it also.

Step one remove the center caps from your wheels.

whitethunder46 · 02-17-2007, 06:29 PM

What a great tutorial, haha jk.

Cheddarbob · 02-17-2007, 06:32 PM

Step 2

Un torque the bolts but do not remove. The use a jack to lift your car just enough for the tire to be off the ground. Then revome the loose bolts and remove tire.

it will look like this

Cheddarbob · 02-17-2007, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whitethunder46

What a great tutorial, haha jk.

give me some time now first one of ever done

Cheddarbob · 02-17-2007, 06:36 PM

step 3

assuming you already bought a caliper paint kit get that out follow directions. I went with dupli color. spray and clean surface with the cleaner that is in the kit and scrub of dirt and grime

Cheddarbob · 02-17-2007, 06:41 PM

step 4
wait untill the all dirt is gone and let dry for 10 min.
then mix your paint up that is provided and paint a lite coat on caliper.

Cheddarbob · 02-17-2007, 06:44 PM

step five

allow first coat to dry for 20 min then apply a second or third if youd like.
and when done allow to dry angin and put the tire on again and re do all bolts and re torque and your done.

Cheddarbob · 02-17-2007, 06:44 PM

I will post more picture later.
hope this was informal for those of you who will do this in the future.

whitethunder46 · 02-17-2007, 08:41 PM

A suggestion. Take off the calipers and then paint.

Cheddarbob · 02-17-2007, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by whitethunder46

A suggestion. Take off the calipers and then paint.

not worth my time it only took 20 min to do each one.

Stan · 02-19-2007, 04:30 PM

did you do all 4? some pics with rims on would be nice..

Must See · 02-19-2007, 04:41 PM

I want to paint mine, i just need some jack stands and one of those lifts thingys as well as a torque wrench. Im sure i could get some @ walmart for real cheap.

Cheddarbob · 02-19-2007, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stan

did you do all 4? some pics with rims on would be nice..

yeah i did all 4 ill get those pics up for you as soon as a can get my cam back from my dad he has it at work

Cheddarbob · 02-19-2007, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Must See

I want to paint mine, i just need some jack stands and one of those lifts thingys as well as a torque wrench. Im sure i could get some @ walmart for real cheap.

i didnt use jack stands. just used a jack lifted it did one at a time.
but i had to go to a shop and have them un torque them.
but i ended up buying a torque wrench for 15 bucks well worth it.

and it would look real good with your red paint

Must See · 02-19-2007, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cheddarbob

i didnt use jack stands. just used a jack lifted it did one at a time.
but i had to go to a shop and have them un torque them.
but i ended up buying a torque wrench for 15 bucks well worth it.

and it would look real good with your red paint

I think this will be one of my summer projects. An easy and relativly cheap comsmetic mod.

Must See · 02-19-2007, 07:52 PM

i think this should do the trick

http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiBr...ETRT%7C%7Etrue

Cheddarbob · 02-20-2007, 01:20 PM

there is no way all that is under 30 my jack alone cost me 30 and its not the nice push jacks its the hand turning one

Pilks · 02-20-2007, 02:41 PM

so any pictures of the finished product

Stan · 02-20-2007, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Must See

i think this should do the trick

http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiBr...ETRT%7C%7Etrue

thats about right i got my craftsman jack and 2 jackstands for $50

Cheddarbob · 02-20-2007, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pilks

so any pictures of the finished product

here is one w/o the tire on i have to get the one with the tire uploaded

these are the back calipers the front look much better i get thoses up to

NetChemica · 02-23-2007, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cheddarbob

but i ended up buying a torque wrench for 15 bucks well worth it.

What kind is it? I sure hope it's the beam type where the handle itself flexes. Even then that's quite cheap. A decent micrometer type one will set you back about $100. I would only trust something like that on lugnuts, or suspension/brakes (something where accuracy isn't that important).

jblueguy · 02-24-2007, 06:15 PM

Considering the weather that those calipers will take, I'd be suprised if that paint lasted through the summer. I priced getting my calipers powder coated and it would cost me about 25 bucks each. The big problem there is the calipers have to be removed from the car which means bleeding the entire brake system. However, the powder coating would last for years. That is how the colored calipers sold by brembo, ford racing, etc. are done. The paint is actually baked into the metal. The calipers look good now, but I'd be interested to know how long it lasts.

02-17-2007, 06:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
Cheddarbob Haul ass on regular gas Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,064	The How to paint your Calipers Ok Today I just completed painting my break calipers. I wanted to show everyone else how to do it also. Step one remove the center caps from your wheels. __________________ 2000 V6 mustang, K&N FIPK II, True Dual Flowmaster Super 44's, DiabloSport tuner, 9mm Stang wires, Smoked Headlights, Mach 1 chin spoiler, Mach 1 grille delete, smoked tail light tint,GT rear bumper,12in Rockford Fosgate Sub w/a 600 Watt Rockford Amp, Tinted windows 5% back 35% front.

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whitethunder46 Always Detailin' Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 3,556	What a great tutorial, haha jk. __________________ supernissans.net 2001 Mustang GT - Saleen Replica - SOLD 2007 Nissan Sentra 2.0S http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3022272

02-17-2007, 06:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
Cheddarbob Haul ass on regular gas Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,064	Step 2 Un torque the bolts but do not remove. The use a jack to lift your car just enough for the tire to be off the ground. Then revome the loose bolts and remove tire. it will look like this __________________ 2000 V6 mustang, K&N FIPK II, True Dual Flowmaster Super 44's, DiabloSport tuner, 9mm Stang wires, Smoked Headlights, Mach 1 chin spoiler, Mach 1 grille delete, smoked tail light tint,GT rear bumper,12in Rockford Fosgate Sub w/a 600 Watt Rockford Amp, Tinted windows 5% back 35% front.

02-17-2007, 06:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
Cheddarbob Haul ass on regular gas Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,064	step 3 assuming you already bought a caliper paint kit get that out follow directions. I went with dupli color. spray and clean surface with the cleaner that is in the kit and scrub of dirt and grime __________________ 2000 V6 mustang, K&N FIPK II, True Dual Flowmaster Super 44's, DiabloSport tuner, 9mm Stang wires, Smoked Headlights, Mach 1 chin spoiler, Mach 1 grille delete, smoked tail light tint,GT rear bumper,12in Rockford Fosgate Sub w/a 600 Watt Rockford Amp, Tinted windows 5% back 35% front.

02-17-2007, 06:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
Cheddarbob Haul ass on regular gas Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,064	step 4 wait untill the all dirt is gone and let dry for 10 min. then mix your paint up that is provided and paint a lite coat on caliper. __________________ 2000 V6 mustang, K&N FIPK II, True Dual Flowmaster Super 44's, DiabloSport tuner, 9mm Stang wires, Smoked Headlights, Mach 1 chin spoiler, Mach 1 grille delete, smoked tail light tint,GT rear bumper,12in Rockford Fosgate Sub w/a 600 Watt Rockford Amp, Tinted windows 5% back 35% front.

02-17-2007, 06:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
Cheddarbob Haul ass on regular gas Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,064	step five allow first coat to dry for 20 min then apply a second or third if youd like. and when done allow to dry angin and put the tire on again and re do all bolts and re torque and your done. __________________ 2000 V6 mustang, K&N FIPK II, True Dual Flowmaster Super 44's, DiabloSport tuner, 9mm Stang wires, Smoked Headlights, Mach 1 chin spoiler, Mach 1 grille delete, smoked tail light tint,GT rear bumper,12in Rockford Fosgate Sub w/a 600 Watt Rockford Amp, Tinted windows 5% back 35% front.

02-17-2007, 06:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
Cheddarbob Haul ass on regular gas Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,064	I will post more picture later. hope this was informal for those of you who will do this in the future. __________________ 2000 V6 mustang, K&N FIPK II, True Dual Flowmaster Super 44's, DiabloSport tuner, 9mm Stang wires, Smoked Headlights, Mach 1 chin spoiler, Mach 1 grille delete, smoked tail light tint,GT rear bumper,12in Rockford Fosgate Sub w/a 600 Watt Rockford Amp, Tinted windows 5% back 35% front.

02-17-2007, 08:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
whitethunder46 Always Detailin' Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 3,556	A suggestion. Take off the calipers and then paint. __________________ supernissans.net 2001 Mustang GT - Saleen Replica - SOLD 2007 Nissan Sentra 2.0S http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3022272

02-19-2007, 04:30 PM	#11 (permalink)
Stan Beantown Stang Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,285	did you do all 4? some pics with rims on would be nice.. __________________ 2002 Black Mustang GT 5 speed Mods BORLA Stingers SLP Catted-X MGW Shifter Mach 1 Grill Delete/Chin Spoiler Chrome 03 Cobra's 17x9 H&R Supersports Waiting to install Vortech Supercharger 4.10's FOR SALE!! SLP LM1 Catback, Magnaflow O/R X PM ME!

02-19-2007, 04:41 PM	#12 (permalink)
Must See 8-2=6 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 1,360	I want to paint mine, i just need some jack stands and one of those lifts thingys as well as a torque wrench. Im sure i could get some @ walmart for real cheap. __________________

02-19-2007, 07:52 PM	#16 (permalink)
Must See 8-2=6 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 1,360	i think this should do the trick http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiBr...ETRT%7C%7Etrue __________________

02-20-2007, 01:20 PM	#17 (permalink)
Cheddarbob Haul ass on regular gas Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,064	there is no way all that is under 30 my jack alone cost me 30 and its not the nice push jacks its the hand turning one __________________ 2000 V6 mustang, K&N FIPK II, True Dual Flowmaster Super 44's, DiabloSport tuner, 9mm Stang wires, Smoked Headlights, Mach 1 chin spoiler, Mach 1 grille delete, smoked tail light tint,GT rear bumper,12in Rockford Fosgate Sub w/a 600 Watt Rockford Amp, Tinted windows 5% back 35% front.

02-20-2007, 02:41 PM	#18 (permalink)
Pilks Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 534	so any pictures of the finished product __________________ http://www.gotstang.com/profile.php?pilks

02-24-2007, 06:15 PM	#22 (permalink)
jblueguy Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 34	Considering the weather that those calipers will take, I'd be suprised if that paint lasted through the summer. I priced getting my calipers powder coated and it would cost me about 25 bucks each. The big problem there is the calipers have to be removed from the car which means bleeding the entire brake system. However, the powder coating would last for years. That is how the colored calipers sold by brembo, ford racing, etc. are done. The paint is actually baked into the metal. The calipers look good now, but I'd be interested to know how long it lasts. __________________ 2002 gt true blue, K&N FIPK, Borla X pipe and cat back, Ford Racing 3.73 gears, Eibach pros, KYB GR-2 shocks & struts, BBK Rear upper and lower control arms, chin spoiler, Steeda Tri-ax shifter