James McGrath

Has anyone had success painting brake calipers? My 996 came with the standard silver color and I'd like to switch them up to a red, blue or yellow without forking out thousands on upgraded parts.

I've seen lots of YouTube videos of people painting their calipers. The process looks prettt straight forward but I've also heard and read horror stories of the paint not wearing very well, even having used high temperature resistant paint.

Any success or horror stories out there from anyone who has tried to do this? Thanks!

HawkFan#12

James McGrath

WOW! They look epic!!! Nice job. How much did you pay, if you don't mind me asking? And have they worn well with time and mileage??

HawkFan#12

My friend owns the shop for me so he did it for free. They have worn just fine. No issues at all.

James McGrath

Awesome, thanks! This gives me a lot of confidence.

spruden

I've painted the calipers on my 996 and 993 using VHT caliper paint. Here's a picture after two years of track use. Still looking good.

James McGrath

Yes, they look great! Thanks!

dporto

As is the case with any paint project, it's all about the prep and the proper materials. If you get those right, the job will hold up... If not, it's a crapshoot at best...The results generally look great when they're finished - the proof is in how long they last. Good luck

James McGrath

Thank you! Appreciate it.

Southern Man

I haven't done my 996, yet, but I've done a couple of other cars, with great success. Never even removed them, but taped off everything really well. The trick is to not overspray parts that shouldn't have any paint. Porsche decals are available on the net. As someone said above, prep is key. Clean everything fastidiously and you should have a good outcome. Several light coats work best.

James McGrath

Thanks!! Appreciate the response.

dkasserra

Where does one get the decals for the brakes after they have been repainted?

dkraige

eBay

ZuffenZeus

I got mine on eBay. That matched perfectly. As a precautionary step, measure the individual letter size in mm of your caliper letters to confirm with the seller... and make sure you tell the seller you want correct color. Most people get white of course.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/set-of-6-POR...BgOmcw&vxp=mtr

James McGrath

You can find them on eBay. I bought mine from these guys in the UK... All brands, all high-temp resistant. They come in black or white and 3in or 4in long... http://www.ccdecals.com/engine--brake-decals-165-c.asp