Doogie65

I picked up a set of new slotted/drilled rotors last week from RotoPros via a GP buy on another forum and am debating if I should take the time while I have things apart to paint the calipers.

The stock silver finish seems to have no signs of deterioration thus far, but the car is not a DD and has <4K miles. If I do paint them, I will more than likely just stick with Silver (maybe black) anyhow as I want to maintain a stealth look (Dupli-color caliper paint kit).

How does the stock finish hold up over time??

Is painting necessary/recommended??

wingman75

Painting is for looks only. If you want the stealth look don't bother painting. I painted mine red because I like the look... no other reason.

owero01

I haven't painted mine and they still look good. if I do, it will be for show only and not because of deteriation

ewingfly

It will not deteriorate. I have over 14,000 miles on mine. I painted mine for looks the other day too. Like it so far. Cant see it too well in this pic.

BleedinBlue

Paint them black while you have the calipers off...and if you have time before they go on, get some white "MUSTANG" decals for them. It'll look awesome. But no, they won't deteriorate, but they'll look cleaner painted.

brunobluto

If you do paint them, make sure and get a kit that comes with a two part mix, the paint and a catlyst. It will hold its color and be much more durable than just an aersol can of paint.

5SPD07GT

i have painted them on previous cars. it holds up really well

Aziraphale

*sigh* +1 on that

I heard the duplicolor brush on kit was fine as long as you cleaned the calipers well. I painstakingly cleaned mine and 10k miles later they're flaking really badly. I'll probably have to go with the more expensive G2 kit.

I'd paint them black while you have the wheels off.

smiffer

I painted mine with the Dupli kit and they still look really good after 6000 miles.

LegendLives

I painted mine silver only 3,500 miles on since I did them but they look good so far.