Sneaky Pete

I have read the threads on painting the calipers. No questions there. Last year my silver calipers on my C4 turned gold on the fronts while at a DE. I know the cause. The question is I would like to re-paint them with the hi-temp G2 paint.

Is this a futile effort or will it last? Thoughts?

RPMulli

So far my g2 painted calipers have held up. its only been a year though

Sneaky Pete

Do you DE? Really need some feedback on this. Also I know where to get the decals but G2 doesn't have a 'clear coat' so a lower temp paint would not hold up(?).

balefire

I forgot to mention when I saw you that powdercoating would be much more durable and likely handle DE better. Downside obviously time to remove and cost.

bkjwhipple

Ive been wondering the same thing.... Tried asking on another thread,... Never got an answer..

Sneaky Pete

I would do the powdercoat route but this is a DD. Unless I take a day of vacation and work it right.

Jon- I have searching for the answer too. Guess we have to be Mavericks and just do it.

bkjwhipple

You go first... Ill be right behind you

The DareDevil

My calipers are powder coated in brake dust.

FLY996

You can try Alvin for their hi temp colors and clear coat...

balefire

i think you guys will be very disappointed if you try to paint your calipers and do an HPDE. many many people have done this before with bad results. here are a few from my past forums:
http://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php...pic=1747&st=0&
http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?p=1423820
http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?p=2438591

RPMulli

I recall I used VHT high temp clearcoat over the g2 caliper paint. I do not DE thought.

ivangene

is rust a color?

what the hell is this a BLING thread???

bkjwhipple

hmmm now you have me thinking about Chrome plating mine..

SH || NC

Buy a spare set, get them PCd and rebuilt, then sell your set; minimum downtime and little to no fuss.

ivangene

Yea Dawg