Painting Caliper Questions

Re: Painting Caliper Questions (BugginHawaii)

One more thing....I'm planning on putting two coats of a good high-temp glossy paint. Is that enough? Do I need a clearcoat finish too for longevity and better maintenance?

Re: Painting Caliper Questions (BugginHawaii)

I've done both. Its my experience that anything that comes in a spray can will flake off. The only product I've had success with was a caliper kit, which had a 2 part brush on epoxy-like paint. The stuff goes on thick, like a coat of plastic, much like the "PlastiDip stuff you get for covering tool handles. I wonder if PlastiDip would work? Not as temperature resistant, but plenty durable.
Simple green and steel wool wont do it. Get a wire brush and some brake cleaner.

Re: Painting Caliper Questions (BlooBeetle)

I've used high temp engine enamel by Plasticote & it holds up & looks great. Seems to work better than the Rustolem as far as getting a wet finished look. The key here is all in the prep work. Brake kleen The crap out of them while using a Scotch Brite pad. You can remove the calipers w/o disconnecting the brake line for easier access. Remove the pads & mask off what you don't want painted, including the fenders & liners to avoid overspray. Dust on a light coat initially, then follow with a couple of wet coats. Spend 4 bucks vs. fifty.

Re: What color now?

Thanks guys for the response!
Now I'm undecided on what color to paint my calipers. Originally I was going to paint them a glossy yellow. But a friend suggested a glossy black finish on my yellow NB. What color do you recommend on a yellow NB?

Re: What color now? (1.8t)

I painted mine with red Rustoleum (sp?) 3 years ago, and it still looks great.
good luck
david