Boosted330

My car is out of commission for the summer, so I was thinking about powder coating the brakes while it's getting the motor redone.

Is this something easily DIY-able?

If not, can anyone recommend a shop in the NY or Long Island area? What should I expect for cost?

Thanks!

TMc993

If a shop is doing the engine work, they should be able to point you in the right direction....

JPS

I had my bar powdercoated at a place in Huntington...can't recall the name. Reasonable price though, and can't be too many out there.

97c2s993

'Detailing Dynamics' in Mineola...don't go anywhere else. Google them - you'll thank me. See some of the cars they worked on (website). I attended a catered BBQ a few weeks ago they held for their customers on a Sunday (when they're normally closed) and the turnout was amazing. Yes, they're those types of people!

G-MASSA

I was quite satisfied with my DIY result using VHT spray paint. Very rewarding to see the transformation. I debated powder-coating but figured there was nothing to lose but time and $35 of materials if it didn't work out. I cured them in my regular oven (the day before thanksgiving much to my wifes frustration), and they really turned out beautiful. Once cured the VHT paint is extremely chemical resistant and very durable.

VHT High temp RED, several clear layers, then a flat white VHT for the Porsche logo using a custom stencil made from vinyl printer.

Mike J

I use G2 two-part paint - works like a charm, been doing it for years.

geolab

Why is it that when I clear coat with VHT brand and cure in an oven, my clear turns to brown every time ?
I thought it was the oven, so the last time I heated the oven, unplugged the cord, and put the caliper inside, the clear turned to brown.
I tried with VHT SP730 Gloss Clear and the SP145 Gloss Clear, no luck
what am I doing wrong

XavierLaFlamme

Maybe you don't cure Clear coat. That is my guess. I do not know though because I haven't done it yet.

I do know that my Brembos on my STi turned brownish after my first track day which leads me to believe that the Clear coat turned brown from the heat. This would correspond with what you experienced. This is just a guess though.

--Michael

Travis

VHT caliper paint used also on a recent refresh of some p-car calipers. Yeah, it's not a 993, but we're on the topic of calipers. These happen to be on an 04 Cayenne S with 150K miles.

I did the clear after the color coat as well. Did not cure the final coats. This truck will not see a track or hard braking, there will be a small risk of yellowing or browning.

Looks like new!

https://rennlist.com/forums/porsche-...-calipers.html

martyp

Did you cure the color layer(s) under the clear first before application and cure of the clear? Maybe the color(s) or marque sticker are outgassing . . just a guess.

I've cured the VHT clear with no issues, but that was over black powder coat and white stickers. Maybe I can't see the brown

Travis

On the VHT website, the curing option listed two options.

1. Use the oven, 200*F, 1 hour
2. The inherent heat of braking operation will also accomplish curing.

I chose #2. No yellowing or browning.

mr_bock

I had my nasty looking black calipers blasted, refinished and fully rebuilt by Golden Brakes in Washington State. They only do a light clear coat over the Porsche logo and not the whole caliper. Said it keeps the caliper color from going bad. If you are refinishing, you should have them rebuilt with new seals, etc...

When I painted the rotor 'hats' with the high temp paint. The can said to cure the paint at 1000 degree F for about an hour. I used my kitchen stove in the self-clean mode. They seem to come out fine and have held up for several years now.

Good Luck!!!!

AOW162435

Yes. Here's my version.



Andreas