77tony

Best to spray, brush or powdercoat new calipers ? What brand ? TIA. T

Rob Edwards

Spray. When it's warm. VHT high temp caliper paint, but as is the case with paint, it's not the paint, it's the prep.

Tom in Austin

I've used VHT also ... they have a color somewhat like Porsche "Big Red" if you happen to be interested in that look.

kelanel

Do they have a spec on how many horses that color adds?

77tony

These Wilwood calipers are new so prep should hopefully be fairly easy. Thinking about going from Black to Yellow. Will there be a a bleed through/coverage problem here ? TIA. T

docmirror

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Red-Brembo-S...4693e8&vxp=mtr

Five-8

Hmmm, not sure how i feel about those "Brembo" plastic covers.Price alone would make one think they'll 1-not look anything like the real thing and 2-last about 2 weeks.

Anyone tried these?

Sorry for veering off course to the OP

Cheers,

Adrian

Ad0911

What kind of prep would be require? After derusting a pair of S calipers I too was wondering howto paint them.

Bertrand Daoust

I used VHT high temp caliper paint too with great result.
Paint and clear coat.

Bertrand Daoust

Sand it as mutch as you can and make 100% sure that everything's clean before you start painting.
Four or five light coats of paint.
Cure in an oven at 300 for about 45 minutes.
Three coats of clear.
Cure again.

That's how I did mine.

KenRudd

I hate to be contrary, but I am currently disappointed with my VHT red refinished calipers.
I spent a LOT of time on prep, painting ( White base, red color and clear coat) and then oven cure, all following VHT instructions exactly. Initally, they looked very good, but after 8 months and two DE's, they are very stained and dingy. They are cleaned at least weekly, often more, with nothing more severe thatn Griots wheel cleaner or regular car wash, but they currently look like they still have brake dust stained on them and the clear cot is very dull. Other than the DE driving, they are treated very normally, Hawk pads, regular daily driving and regular cleaning.

In my opinion, the finish should stand up better to this type of use, instead they once again look years old and neglected.
Below are pictures from April 2012 immediately after the refinishing, and then some from now ( Note the picture is after cleaning them, and they still look dull and stained):

docmirror

The plastic cover was a tongue-in-cheek comment.

Brake calipers live a hard life. Hot, cold, hot, cold many times per trip. Harsh brake dust(even the good pads) at very high temps burning into the surface of the clear coat.

KenRudd

Docmirror,

I agree with your assessment that it a very harsh environment and that it is likely burnt-in brake dust. My disappointment is the fact that the paint is specifically designed and sold to operate in that exact environment. I would think it would hold up better. It's like your shingles on your house not holding up to sun and rain! I know eventually it would fade ( just like a roof eventually needs replacing), but less than a year?

I'm curious if there are others who have refinished with VHT and have had a similar experience, or if it is just me? If just me, is it due to the track activity? I am a green/blue driver on street tires, and the paint is rated to 900 degrees. I've never cooked my brakes.

Five-8

You are a tricky one aren't you...i kinda thought so, but hands up i confess i wasnt sure.

Cheers,

Adrian

Bertrand Daoust

Thanks for sharing your experience Ken.
I don't track my car and don't drive it mutch either.
The best way to go is powder coating. But all pistons and seals would need to come out.