Best way to paint calipers?

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02-24-2005, 08:32 PM

GonneVille

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Best way to paint calipers?

Best kind of paint?
Do I have to completely de-rust them? How?
Should I wait until my next brake-job to do this?

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02-24-2005, 09:02 PM

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Look for a sticky in the detailing forum.

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02-24-2005, 09:11 PM

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I used spray brake paint, but i'm gonna redo them with with Folia Tec caliper paint. It'* brush on, and some of the best in the industry.

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02-26-2005, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by BonneMeMN

I used spray brake paint, but i'm gonna redo them with with Folia Tec caliper paint. It'* brush on, and some of the best in the industry.

Where can I purchase Folia Tec caliper paint?

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02-27-2005, 02:33 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BonneMeMN

I used spray brake paint, but i'm gonna redo them with with Folia Tec caliper paint. It'* brush on, and some of the best in the industry.

Just out of curiousity, why? What happened with your sprayed version? (Chipped, finish...)

I'm also in Minnesota, an was just noticing that after 2 winters, I'm very pleased with the durability or the VHT Brake paint. (Not engine paint)

No far, knock on wood, no chips or loss of gloss.