i would like to powdercoat my calipers but i need to know if they need to be taken apart or will they withstand a 400 degree over for as much as 30 minutes without hurting any seals .. i know that the pads can get hotter than that under hard braking and those would be removed for coating anyway. thanks for the help

 

any rubber part has to be removed.

 

I painted mine with ceramic based hi temperature paint sold at auto part stores. They came out great.

U remove wheels, clean everything with a wire brush and spray with brake cleaner, mask what you don't want to paint with some rags and spray on the paint.

 

Painting the calipers seems to be a more popular way to do it. If prepped properly, painting works very well. Of course, powder coating is better, but it is also more expensive. JMO.

 

Here's a link to a company that sells a coating that they say is almost as hard as powder coating.
http://www.por15.com/HOME/tabid/36/Default.aspx
I mentioned this coating to a mechanic and he said that he had used it and it was a good product.I haven't used it yet so I can't give a recomendation.

 

I just wanted to thank all you guys that answered my question. The tips and suggetions were great.