AEROSOL BRAKE CALIPER PAINT

[96MUSTANG06]

I would like to paint my non performance pack calipers ruby red, but I am having trouble finding color matched aerosol paint. All the kits I am coming across are brush kits. As I am going to remove the calipers and install stainless steel lines I want the superior finish of a spray paint as apposed to a brush paint... Any suggestion will help. If Ruby Red is just not an option in aerosol I will paint them gloss black. There are lots of options in aerosol in that color, but any suggestions of a good brand would be appreciated as well. Thank you!

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[GT Nate]

If you're removing the calipers go ahead and get them powder coated.

 

[MSMStannyl]

Not sure about spray but G2 is some really good stuff even brushed. I believe they can also mix custom colors.

 

[96MUSTANG06]

If you're removing the calipers go ahead and get them powder coated.

Thank you Nate! Did you get yours powder coated? What was the downtime? I heard that there can be issues with calipers once they are re-assembled because the powder coat changes the tolerances. The mechanic that did my suspension said that, but I also don't believe everything even from a reputable source.

 

[96MUSTANG06]

Not sure about spray but G2 is some really good stuff even brushed. I believe they can also mix custom colors.

I read up on the G2 and if you have a paint sprayer you can use that with a primer tip, but I don't know if that is going to be at my disposal. They do offer Ford color codes though.

 

[timd38]

Thank you Nate! Did you get yours powder coated? What was the downtime? I heard that there can be issues with calipers once they are re-assembled because the powder coat changes the tolerances. The mechanic that did my suspension said that, but I also don't believe everything even from a reputable source.

Powder coating temperatures are much lower than what your brakes will see if you drive the car like you stole it.

I would not worry about it. I have had them done on other cars with no issues.

 

[dgc333]

The cast surface of the caliper is so rough you won't see any difference between brush and spray.

This is brushed on;

 

[GMB Racing]

as close to ruby red is using duplicolor metal cast silver base and red overcoat

 

[96MUSTANG06]

Silver Anodized Metalcast Ground Coat
11 oz. Aerosol
MC100

 

[GTP]

I used a high-heat primer, and then stopped there. But I would not be afraid to try any non-high-heat-rated spray paint over that.

In fact I put some graphic vinyl on my calipers! I bet they will survive autocross runs, but I am not so sure about a track event, lol.

 

[96MUSTANG06]

I think I have it narrowed down to the last two colors I posted. Can you can confirm GMB Racing? The match on your shroud looks spot on.

Red Anodized Metalcast
11 oz. Aerosol
MC200

 

[96MUSTANG06]

I used a high-heat primer, and then stopped there. But I would not be afraid to try any non-high-heat-rated spray paint over that.

In fact I put some graphic vinyl on my calipers! I bet they will survive autocross runs, but I am not so sure about a track event, lol.

Looks good! I am going to use some hi-temp stickers as well. If I can get the RR going I am going to use a gloss black pony with a flat black GT sticker laid over it. I am hoping it looks good and it all doesn't melt off lol!

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