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Old 01-13-2007, 04:52 PM
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where can i get caliper paint..i wanna paint my brake calipers red.
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Old 01-13-2007, 05:12 PM
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just buy high temp engine paint and it will work fine. You can get it at any auto store.
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Old 01-13-2007, 05:38 PM
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Might I suggest since you are going to have to remove the caliper's anyway's upgrading Caliper and Disk's?
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Old 01-13-2007, 06:08 PM
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Buy the proper caliper paint if you can. High temp engine paint will work too though.
VHT makes the one I used.
I have a black GT and was going to go red but I changed my mind and went black instead.

Word of caution...prep the calipers really well or the paint won't stick.
Spray on lots of brake cleaner and scrub with a toothbrush.
Let it dry then spray first coat. You will see it kind of bubble up in any areas that aren't cleaned well. I had a few spots like this and I scrubbed and scrubbed but the paint wouldn't take so I ended up blasting those spots with a blow torch and burning off whatever was on them.

The paint stuck excellent them.
It is a good idea to bake the paint on with a heat gun (a very hot hair dryer will do too) to ensure the paint is cured well.
Here is a pic


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Old 11-09-2007, 03:48 PM
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Hi beastzilla02!

You can pick up some Red G2 High Temperature Brake Caliper Paint here for $36.99 with free shipping!

The G2 Brake Caliper Paint Set is specially engineered for universal application on automotive brake calipers. The kit is inmy opinion the most complete and easy-to-use kit available and includes a high-performance caliper cleaner, mixing can, stirrer, application brush and a color decal.
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