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Re: calipers
Originally Posted by 2000 Silver SSEI
can anyone tell me the process of painting the calipers? any speacial paint to use, a brand that is better then another?
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Yeah, just go to any auto parts store. It'* usually rated to 900 degrees. I just got some myself, only 6 bucks. They make red, yellow, blue, and black. At least the places I checked. You may be able to use engine paint.
In fact, does anyone know if 500 degree rated engine paint is good enough for calipers? I would assume it is. The 900 degree rating for the caliper paint I got is probably just to make sure it holds up, right? Just how hot would they get anyway?
In fact, does anyone know if 500 degree rated engine paint is good enough for calipers? I would assume it is. The 900 degree rating for the caliper paint I got is probably just to make sure it holds up, right? Just how hot would they get anyway?
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I think so, isn't that stuff rated to 1200 degrees. PLEASE forgive me if that'* way off.
Is it gloss black?
The caliper and drum paint also (supposedly) helps prevent rust. Not sure on BBQ paint. I think anything that will withstand high heat could work. But something that also looks good. I like the red myself, though I may go with gold if the engine paint is good enough.
Is it gloss black?
The caliper and drum paint also (supposedly) helps prevent rust. Not sure on BBQ paint. I think anything that will withstand high heat could work. But something that also looks good. I like the red myself, though I may go with gold if the engine paint is good enough.
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I'm paintin my calipers red pretty soon here when its warm every day..and not off and on. All i know is that you gotta sand the **** outta ur calipers right? Is there anything you should not sand or cautions on what to paint and what not too?