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Old 05-28-2003, 12:21 PM
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What type of paint do you use to paint calipers?

I want to paint my calipers and I want to know what paint you used and how long did it last/is it lasting?
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Old 05-28-2003, 12:22 PM
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regular high temp engine paint...make sure yo clean the calipers well as well as prime and put about 3 coats of clear on to top it off.
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Originally posted by nupe500
regular high temp engine paint...make sure you clean the calipers well as well as prime and put about 3 coats of clear on to top it off.

did you just buy the primer, high temp paint, and clear coat from an auto store?
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I have 3 coats of red high temp paint, no clear. Its been looking good for well over a year now
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Old 05-28-2003, 12:29 PM
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what they all said
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Old 05-28-2003, 04:39 PM
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If it's just high temp engine paint then I'll do mine! I thout it was some sort of paint that withstood even higher temperatures. Sweet!
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Folia-Tec (sp?) 2 Part Epoxy Caliper Painting system.

A year later and my calipers look like that day I painted them.
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Old 05-28-2003, 06:45 PM
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I just used some Hi-temp paint rated up to 1300 degrees and they turned out pretty good. Cant tell you how long they'll stay nice though, only had em for a month or so
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Old 05-29-2003, 05:04 AM
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You can get some Folia Tec paint but you will spend about 40 bucks for a can... vs. 5 bucks... Its your choice... I had my Calibers painted yellow, and they lasted about a year and a half... darker colors like red and or blue, black, last longer...
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Old 05-30-2003, 11:12 AM
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what color u think would be good on my calipers on my dark green max, i was thinking red
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Old 05-30-2003, 11:55 AM
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i am curious too b/c i also have a dark green max, but my thoughts were either black, or silver
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Old 05-30-2003, 12:11 PM
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Hmmm I think red would stand out alot, yellow does too.. what color sceme do you have in the car? or is there one... See under my hood Im doing all yellow so its only right that the calibers be yellow too... its really just personal preference...
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Green Maxima with Red Calipers...... Its Christmas time all year long..... j/k
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