Caliper Paint = Engine Paint?
02-10-2003, 08:25 AM
#1
Caliper Paint = Engine Paint?
I was autozone this weekend and decided to pick up some caliper paint. The guy working there told me that there is no such thing as caliper paint
and directed me to the engine paint. Luckily, they had a forest green to match my paint. It says on the can that its good for up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit. So the question is, do you think this will work for the calipers or should I get some caliper-specific paint?
and directed me to the engine paint. Luckily, they had a forest green to match my paint. It says on the can that its good for up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit. So the question is, do you think this will work for the calipers or should I get some caliper-specific paint?
02-10-2003, 09:51 AM
#4
Originally posted by 95emeraldgxe
yeah - i dont think there is such a thing as caliper paint........high temp engine paint- yes - thats what your looking for
yeah - i dont think there is such a thing as caliper paint........high temp engine paint- yes - thats what your looking for
02-10-2003, 10:25 AM
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Originally posted by Bluebird
I'm pretty sure there is such a thing as caliper paint. Its made by Folia-Tech (sp?) and I think its like $45.
I'm pretty sure there is such a thing as caliper paint. Its made by Folia-Tech (sp?) and I think its like $45.
Here's one, they carry both caliper and engine paint:
http://www.g2usa.com/
02-10-2003, 11:03 AM
#7
Thanks for the info gentlemen. Problem with those brake caliper specific paints is their limited range of colors. I would love to have the calipers match the car and the engine paint does that. So I guess what I really need to know is if the calipers get warmer than 500 degrees. Any ideas?
02-10-2003, 11:37 AM
#8
Originally posted by Bluebird
So I guess what I really need to know is if the calipers get warmer than 500 degrees. Any ideas?
So I guess what I really need to know is if the calipers get warmer than 500 degrees. Any ideas?
I've used engine paint on two different cars calipers with no problems what-so-ever. Just make sure to use engine primer first and engine clear coat after. They should both be in the same section as the paint.
02-10-2003, 11:49 AM
#10
Originally posted by ejj
Shouldn't.
I've used engine paint on two different cars calipers with no problems what-so-ever. Just make sure to use engine primer first and engine clear coat after. They should both be in the same section as the paint.
Shouldn't.
I've used engine paint on two different cars calipers with no problems what-so-ever. Just make sure to use engine primer first and engine clear coat after. They should both be in the same section as the paint.
02-10-2003, 12:04 PM
#11
Originally posted by Bluebird
Oooh, I didn't even think about the primer and clear-coat. I either would have used regular or none at all. Thanks man!
Oooh, I didn't even think about the primer and clear-coat. I either would have used regular or none at all. Thanks man!
I use 2 coats of high-temp primer, 2 coats high-temp paint, and 2 coats high-temp clear coat.
02-10-2003, 02:16 PM
#12
You could also try Stove Paint
Comes in all sorts of colors and is good up to 1200 degrees.
I actually used some black BBQ paint that I got from Autozone a few months ago on my front calipers. It was rated to 1000 degrees and was $1 cheaper per can. So I figured, what the heck. 4 coats black bbq plus 2 coats of clear engine paint.
Still looks nice and shiny.
Comes in all sorts of colors and is good up to 1200 degrees.
I actually used some black BBQ paint that I got from Autozone a few months ago on my front calipers. It was rated to 1000 degrees and was $1 cheaper per can. So I figured, what the heck. 4 coats black bbq plus 2 coats of clear engine paint.
Still looks nice and shiny.
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