How do you paint claipers? I want mine to be red...

 

I started mine yesterday, but I had to use the ****ty jack that the maxima comes with because I didn't have a good one. The result? SLOW!

Jack up the car, remove the wheel, spray the entire brake area with brake cleaner, and scrub it with a wire brush, toothbrush, or whatever brush you can find. Mask off everything you don't want painted, and then paint away. I applied primer first on the orders of my local shop, but I haven't seen anyone on here recommend that yet so it might have just been a waste of money. Put two-three coats on, and then if you want em shiny, a coat or two of clear-coat (not necessary, up to you ...)

Wait 2 hours for em to dry, and put the wheels back on. Wait 24 hours before driving. And get a good jack =) Too much work otherwise hehe.

 

read the FAQ on maxima.org

 

Check out my website under the Shop Talk section for full instructions. Good luck!

 

I dont get what this does? Can you see it well or anything? Seems like a time consuming mod that not many people will see... maybe i wrong though.

 

After painting my calipers my car was a headturner. I have stock 16" SE rims and have red calipers and they are very visible. Be sure to use a good quality paint or else is will fade or come off.

 

Ta-da! All done and looks great!

 

These two pics should answer your question.

<img src = "http://www.geocities.com/tchangk2/Max/My99Max03202000/5Zigen_GT8_Pass_Side.jpg">

<img src = "http://www.geocities.com/tchangk2/Max/My99Max03202000/Driver_Brake.jpg">

 

what color calipers would go with my car color its pebble biege