Brake Caliper Paint

[Casper91]

Looking into painting my brake calipers.
I've heard of using engine paint.
Powder Coating.
and a friend mentioned a product called "Folia-Tec" (Brake Caliper Lacquer).

Any suggestions?

 

[Joel]

Some paints are brush-on. I prefer the spray paints myself.
I've heard that powder coating have a negative side in that it is more proned to melting when temperature go up. This is just what I heard--no personal experience with it though.

 

[demigod]

Try this thread.

http://www.nsxprime.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=28156&highlight=did+my+calipers

 

[4AU4LIFE]

I am currently in the process of painting mine. I chose the Dali kit based on recommendation and past history with company.

 

[FeetFxr]

I thought powder coating was the way to go until I started the process. See my thread:
http://www.nsxprime.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=29767

 

[4AU4LIFE]

I have been following that thread. Notice my posts.

 

[RoNSX]

I chose Spray Paint

After some thought and research, I chose to spray paint my calipers. Considered Red but couldn't find the right shade. Went with conservative Black (though not as "Black" as I would have liked, has a dark gray appearance.). I used 1200 degree paint, sanded down lettering and then finished with 500 degree clear coating. Total cost was about $15. I'm very happy with results.

 

[Forums Nazi]

Click on the FAQ (answers to Frequently Asked Questions) on the red bar above. In the Do It Yourself area, you'll find an entire section on painting the calipers.

 

[gene '96 #178]

As dumb as it might sound, I painted my calipers with BBQ high temp paint. This is available for a reasonable price at the home improvement stores in quart containers. After prepairing the calipers with cleaner and scuffing them up, I brushed the surfaces with a small brush.

I did this without fear that the paint might not stick or stay on. I knew I could always do it again (powdercoat or other paint) and all I would be out is $6 in supplies.

As of yet, the calipers look as good as the day I painted them and I am very happy with the results.

 

[4AU4LIFE]

I painted my calipers with BBQ high temp paint

That is to funny.
Necessacity is the mother of invention.

 

[demigod]

As dumb as it might sound, I painted my calipers with BBQ high temp paint. This is available for a reasonable price at the home improvement stores in quart containers. After prepairing the calipers with cleaner and scuffing them up, I brushed the surfaces with a small brush.

I did this without fear that the paint might not stick or stay on. I knew I could always do it again (powdercoat or other paint) and all I would be out is $6 in supplies.

As of yet, the calipers look as good as the day I painted them and I am very happy with the results.

They have that same bbq paint(but small spray can) at Super Autobacs, I was gonna use it also, but didn't want to drive down there the day I decided to do it. It's basically the same thing as the engine paint.

 

[nsx_pr]

Don't use brush paint. I used in my S2K and didn't work.

I will try with the NSX some Spray that handles heat.

 

[D'Ecosse]

I used VHT brake & caliper spray paint - good for 900 deg; finishes & holds up well. Available at many auto performance stores or do a google search for mail order options.

 

[Casper91]

thanks

Thanks to all who offered advice.

After much research I went with VHT Brake calliper spray paint.
Cheap ($8.00), easy. Good to 900 degrees - we will see if that is suffucient.
95 percent of the work was in prep. 12 years of brake dust and grime took a long time to remove. The painting was easy.
I'll post a photo of the brakes and my graphite color wheels as soon as I can.

Thanks again.

 

[gene '96 #178]

Brad,

Your calipers look great as it really shows that you took your time and did the job with care.

Excellent job and I hope we get to see the brakes after the wheels are on (along with the rest of the car).

 

[MarkB]

I too have been thinking about painting the calipers on my X. However, with yellow car, I see only 3 options for color -- yellow to match my car (prefered), graphite to match the wheels (second choice), or black. Does anyone know if any company makes a yellow caliper paint? All I have seen are the standard red and black.

 

[robr]

you dont need to use "caliper" paint, just get some high-temp engine block paint at an auto supply store which comes in dozens of colors. lots of people here have used it with success.

 

[Casper91]

Mark,

I agree with Robr any hi-temp paint will do.
Check your local Pep Boys, AutoZone, Kragen, etc.


check this old link about painting.
http://www.nsxprime.com/FAQ/DIY/paintingcalipers.htm

Some more expensive kits may have better color choices.
i.e. Folia Tec (approx. $40.00?)

I'm sure there are others.

 

[MRFreeze]

I just finished painting my calipers as well.

Here is what I used:

Total cost of the project was about $10. I'll be tracking the car at Sebring next month so we'll see how it holds up but I am not worried about it. I also took this opportunity to install some speed bleeders since I had the calipers off. I recommend them to everyone.

 

[dawggpie]

look at that blatent Pepsi propaganda! looks good.

Has anyone painted their calipers silver? I think that would look good on a black car.

Also, people that spray painted them, did anyone do it w/o removing the calipers from the car?

 

[robr]

i used spray paint with the calipers on the car, but what i did was spray it into the paint cap then used a small brush to paint it on. i wouldnt try spraying the calipers directly with them on the car. a little mistake and you're painting your car instead.

 

[demigod]

look at that blatent Pepsi propaganda! looks good.

Has anyone painted their calipers silver? I think that would look good on a black car.

Also, people that spray painted them, did anyone do it w/o removing the calipers from the car?

If you use the link in my first post on this thread, I added a little DIY on painting the calipers while still on the car.

 

[caz-nsx]

Did someone ask for silver calipers on a black NSX? Just did mine last weekend.

John

 

[dawggpie]

Did someone ask for silver calipers on a black NSX? Just did mine last weekend.

John

Thanks, do you have a picture of the car from further back? Which paint did you use?

demigod, cool. I'll check it out.

 

[jrehner]

Basch Acura will do mine in Phx

because they said they do that service and I will combine that with getting new wheels and tires and because I'm just too lazy and don't want to block my car up to do it...think, I 'll get slotted rotors at the same time and possibly change out the pads.

That's it--when I need new pads, then I'll do all the rest--LOL