Caliper Paint - FirebirdV6.com/CamaroV6.com Message Board

Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

Caliper Paint

Collapse
X
 
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts

  • Caliper Paint

    I'm looking to paint my front and rear calipers this spring. I did a search for this one paint, VHT High Temperature Brake Cliper, Drum & Rotor Paint. I guess it a gloss paint that is offered through Afterthoughts Auto.

    I was wondering if anyone has used this product and if you like it or not?
    Red \'99 3.8<br />Induction: SLP Cold Air Intake, K&N Air Filter, Whisper Lid<br />Ignition: Taylor Spiro-Pro Wires, Bosch Platinum 2 Plugs<br />Suspension: Power Slot Rotors, Hawk HPS Pads, Mille Miglia MM11-2 18x9, Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 245/40-18

  • #2
    dont buy that caliper paint its a waste of money.. i went up to oriely auto parts, or u can go to autozone... buy the ENGINE paint... its in a spray can.. it can withstand temperatures up to 500 which is well good enough... iv had on my brake calipers for 4+ months... works perfect and hsnt came off at all...

    brake caliper paint runs for like 30 bux
    engine paint 3 bux

    Comment


    • #3
      And it comes in "fire engine" red?

      Is it a gloss paint? Cause I want to buy these Camaro decales to put on the front calipers and they apply to gloss paint.
      Red \'99 3.8<br />Induction: SLP Cold Air Intake, K&N Air Filter, Whisper Lid<br />Ignition: Taylor Spiro-Pro Wires, Bosch Platinum 2 Plugs<br />Suspension: Power Slot Rotors, Hawk HPS Pads, Mille Miglia MM11-2 18x9, Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 245/40-18

      Comment


      • #4
        Don't the rotors exude a ton of heat cause VHT is suppose to be able to withstand temperatures up to 900 degrees.
        Red \'99 3.8<br />Induction: SLP Cold Air Intake, K&N Air Filter, Whisper Lid<br />Ignition: Taylor Spiro-Pro Wires, Bosch Platinum 2 Plugs<br />Suspension: Power Slot Rotors, Hawk HPS Pads, Mille Miglia MM11-2 18x9, Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3 245/40-18

        Comment


        • #5
          I have the "chevy orange" on mine... i realy highly doubt they will et up to 900º unless ur going 118 and slam on them then go 118 then slam on them again and over and over for like 3 times... highy doubt it

          Comment


          • #6
            The rotors get hot, the calipers don't get so hot unless you're trully road racing. I'm sure an hour doing 130-40mph slowdowns would tend to cook the paint, otherwise forget about anything over 500degF

            The thing you need to get is something capable of withstanding brake cleaner - an engine enamel or POR15 would work well. Sure paint might stick now, but it'll be eaten off in a heartbeat if you ever work on your brakes.
            2002 5-spd NBM Camaro
            Details: www.1lev6.com

            Comment


            • #7
              <blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Dominic:
              The thing you need to get is something capable of withstanding brake cleaner - an engine enamel or POR15 would work well. Sure paint might stick now, but it'll be eaten off in a heartbeat if you ever work on your brakes.<hr></blockquote>Dom, you posted about POR15 in another thread of mine; what is this stuff? Is it a chemical or a name brand? I mean, can I go to a store and buy a bottle that says "POR15", or would it say something like "Plasti-Kote POR15"?

              And Dom, here's an idea: use caliper paint, THEN coat it over with clear engine enamel? Opinions?
              --<b>David</b>--<br /><a href=\"http://bryant2.bryant.edu/~dsantore/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\">The <b>NEW</b> V6Bird Website!</a> <br /><a href=\"http://members.cardomain.com/thev6bird\" target=\"_blank\">Cardomain site</a><br />ΔX

              Comment

              Latest Topics

              Collapse

              FORUM SPONSORS

              Collapse
              Working...
              X