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Old 04-04-02, 01:47 PM
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What kind of brake caliper paint?

What kind of brake caliper paint do you guys recommand?
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I used high temperature engine paint from NAPA. I think they have 500 degree and 800 or 900 degree. I did them about a month and a half ago and haven't had any problems.

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more pics @ http://flathat.woodstream.net/RX7/Painted_Calipers/
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I used plain ol' engine engine spray enamel on my last car. Looked just as good three years later.
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Any suggestions on cleaning up the calipers before you can paint them? Mine are full of just about everything.
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How long does it take to DRY, anybody can answer.
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Any suggestions on cleaning up the calipers before you can paint them? Mine are full of just about everything.
I used Brake Cleaner, a stiff bristled brush, and lotsa elbow grease!
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someone used tamiya model paint ......if you use the "search " you can see his pics!
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Originally posted by vmb
someone used tamiya model paint ......if you use the "search " you can see his pics!
That was for the INTERIOR

Plasticote now makes "Brake Caliper" Paint in spray cans 800degF and Chemical resistant - Brake fluid will eat up most other paints. I just bought som but have not used it yet - will be rebuilding & Re-Painting my calipers in the next couple weeks.
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before you say im wrong you should do a "search"
the guy DIDNT use TAMIYA paint
he DID use testor paint ......they are even pics of him brushing the stuff on
i really dont care what you use !
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