Has anyone painted their calipers by themselves? Is it easy to do and would there be any difference in durability compared to a professional job

 

I've done mine pretty easy, I have tried multiple ways and the painting is the easiest way. It is also more durable and than the spray on paint. The best way to do it tho is powdercoating. Its kinda pricey but it looks the best...

 

you can either
1) spray paint (easiest and cheapest)
2) Paint it with caliper paint with the sponge (mediocre price, still pretty easy)
3) Have it powder coated (Most costly, and you'll have to bleed the brakes)

I'd say do 1 or 2. They will look about the same, except 2 is alot more durable.

Just make sure you clean everything off with brake cleaner and a wire wheel or brush. Don't use air to blow the dust away, use brake cleaner and/or water....unless you wanna inhale abestos and die.

 

Use caliper paint...don't use cheap paint as you will have to REDO them later and that just dumb. Do it once...do it right...caliper paint or powdercoat them. I am using caliper paint (black) on my rears soon.