can someone give me directions,,,,paint needed,,,,on how to paint the break callipers. Im what people would call technicaly challanged

 

Just get a can or 2 of caplier paint. Stuff the wheel wells with old newpaper to protect from over-spray. Use directions on the back of the can for best results. Also, heard others use high-temp clearcoat over the paint for a longer life. Good luck and do a good search for longer directions next time.

 

yep, there were 2 thread on the topic recently. Most people just pick up some caliper paint at auto parts stores, or get the duplicolor caliper paint and then just follow the instructions

 

Yup, I picked up the duplicolor kit from walmart for 14.99. It's pretty straight forward.

 

i think with the duplicolor kit you dohn't have to worry about overspray cause it comes with a can of paint and brush (not spray paint like some other kits)

i'm a bit timid about painting mine, cause melaz here in CT told me his only lasted 6 months or so cause of the salt during winter time. if you live down south, i'm sure you'll be fine though, or try the clear coat idea

 

well i kinda got into a wreck with the car today so im gonna have plenty of options on how to change the car......CF hood is starting to sound pretty sweet

 

i painted my calipers with just the caliper spray paint from autozone and they came out great. just took the wheel off, took the caliper as far out of the wheel well as the brake line would come, lay a towel down to cover the whole wheel well, sand the caliper, clean it, then spray away in thin coats. let it sit overnight to dry. really easy.

 

Sorry to hear about the accident...

 

well insurance looked at the car today, and my body shop said hed paint them for me for an extra 40 bucks......ill let ya know how they did when i get my car back

 

from my expierience the winter destroys the paint so i have to paint them each year which isn't a big deal though. just a heads up. cheaper to do it yourself.