Painting brake calipers, or...?

[Broid]

Thinking about painting my brake calipers. Had an appointment to get it done, but it got delayed. Rather pricey. Anybody have an alternative ideas? DIY? Professionally painted? Any other ideas?

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[L8APEX]

I would get them powder coated so they are properly done.

 

[Orange devil]

Here you go.hope this helps .its not a hard process at all .looks great and holds up amazing.
https://www.g2usa.com/

 

[honeybadger]

I would get them powder coated so they are properly done.

powder coat will fade into oblivion if you get them too hot.The proper way to do it is high temp paint.

 

[galaxy]

I would get them powder coated so they are properly done.

You'd be mistaken if you think that's the only way to do it properly. I searched and could not find it, but Brembo (themselves) had an article on their site about not powdercoating their calipers.

 

[Inthehighdesert]

What did they quote you? My 350 is Rapid Red. At shop cost, use to have body shop, my material cost was roughly $400. To be fair, the base, and mid coat for Rapid Red is very pricey. I would not powder coat, it doesn’t dissipate heat like paint. Your probably half to 2/3’s the cost for a red.

 

[Broid]

What did they quote you? My 350 is Rapid Red. At shop cost, use to have body shop, my material cost was roughly $400. To be fair, the base, and mid coat for Rapid Red is very pricey. I would not powder coat, it doesn’t dissipate heat like paint. Your probably half to 2/3’s the cost for a red.

The shop quoted me $1265 for all 4.

 

[Inthehighdesert]

Is that you dropping off the car? Or you taking them the calipers. I probably had an honest 7-8hrs in removal, prep, spraying, and reinstalling. That included rebleeding the brakes. Doesn’t include the several grand in spray guns(don’t need high dollar guns for calipers), compressor, tools necessary, etc.

The shop quoted me $1265 for all 4.

 

[TonyNJ]

I've done a couple sets myself. They came out great IMO as well as other people's 2 cents. G2 and some diligence. The powder coating thing sounds great but I don't like taking things apart until need be and it's costy for a part of the car that gets grimy daily.

Here's my examples.... $50 bucks, a few hours, and get back to living.

 

[shadowx]

anyone has idea if I can reuse the hardware after disassemble the rear calipers for powder coating? i haven't found it online.

 

[Inthehighdesert]

You can reuse the hardware.

anyone has idea if I can reuse the hardware after disassemble the rear calipers for powder coating? i haven't found it online.

 

[CJJon]

anyone has idea if I can reuse the hardware after disassemble the rear calipers for powder coating? i haven't found it online.

You will need new crush washers for the banjo bolts.

 

[1972_todd]

I 2nd the G2. $50 bucks, 3-4 hours and you're set. They also have a bunch of colors.

 

[HoosierDaddy]

I would get them powder coated so they are properly done.

Define proper. IIRC Brembo only paints. Cosmetically pleasing powder-coating is not as heat tolerant. Around 400f. Paint in 4 digits. People have to use 600f fluid and rotors can get to 4 digits on track. Between radiation and conduction, calipers can get pretty hot. For street, powder-coating is fine. Same for most drivers and most tracks. Certainly good enough for me and my car but I went with G2 paint so people like me wouldn't laugh at me behind my back for my proof of slowness. ;)

 

[shadowx]

You will need new crush washers for the banjo bolts.

u have the part number?

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