Couple of questions:
1: There appear to be two classes of materials available: exopy based, brush on paint and engine block spray paint. The former costs a bit more but the latter seems to require more effort (masking, etc). Question - Which method produces the better result?

2: I plan to paint the calipers when I replace my brakes/rotors. Questions: Should the painting be done with the pads installed? If yes, I assume that I should replace the pads after painting incase of any slop?

3: (Not really a question - more of an opnion poll kinda thing...) For a 2004 blue Maxima, what color would you paint the caliper? I do not want them to be guady and stick out, but I do want to kick them up a notch. (Do I need to send Emeril $0.10 for using hsi phrase?)

Thanks!

 

I used the G2 BRAKE Caliper PaintSystem (brush on) I went with Silver so as to not stand too much either.

 

I painted mine with the G2 Paint and with the pads on and had no problems.
As far as color, Silver would look nice on Blue.

 

G2 paint also.





For a blue car, I recommend Silver, Blue or Red (in that order)

 

Im also plannig to paint my calipers. I am going with the G2 paint but not sure on the color.

I also have a blue max, was thinking of going with silver calipers and blue nissan letters. Also thought about blue calipers and silver letters.
Any ideas??

 

Go with Silver calipers and red lettering. Just my opinion.

 

why the red??

 

I think red looks a little more professional, however the advice is really just based off my own taste.

Your silver would be brighter however this is an example.

 

What about dark blue? What would be a good color to paint them?

 

If you go dark blue, consider white, yellow or gold lettering. Just my opinion.

 

koo thanks guys for the ideas

 

i went with red G2 caliper with white letterings as well.

 

I went with red with gold letters to match my bronze rims.

 

Yeh baby, that's what I'm talking about.

 

Can I get this paint at Pepboys or any other walk-in store?

 

Not sure about Pepboys, ordered mine on-line. Here's a link for the G2 Kit with free shipping just in case: http://wheelskin.com/Merchant2/merch...+CALIPER+PAINT

 

umm so one would have to buy two different kits ?? if i want it silver and red lettere...i have to buy a silver kit and a red kit ?? or for the letter i can use something else ??

Luigi

 

I beleive I got mine at Pep Boys, or maybe Autozone...

 

The letters are stickers applied after...

 

oh i see !! but wouldnt they come off due to the heat ??

where do i get the letter then ??

Luigi

 

You can get the caliper lettering at: http://www.xenonmods.com/

 

cool thanks..but are htey special vinyl to withstand the heat or just regular sticker vinyl ?? just wondering cause if it is regular vinyl i can make them stickers...

Luigi

 

I have had mine on for a short while and no problem. Others on the Org referred me to the site and theirs still look great. I assume since the company makes them for brake calipers they are designed to withstand the heat. I think you'll be just fine and the price is right. Good Luck.

 

thanks...

Luigi

 

Yes they are heat resistant, made for this type of application
Here's the link we all went to:
http://www.xenonmods.com/newallcaliperdecals.htm
And my brake thread with lots of info:
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....ghlight=brakes

 

thanks

luigi

 

Mine are just a couple quick coats of black DHT I believe it was, in a spraycan. I wanted to cover the rust and stuff....It works fine and mine is in a brutal salty environment....I wouldnt split hairs over how to paint them, they are going to get filthy and stained anyway from the dust...hence the black. I think red looks crappy on oem brakes bc it makes them look small (sry guys)

 

I picked up the brush-on Duplicolor Caliper Paint Kit for $14.99 @ PepBoys. I'll be painting them Silver this weekend and will post pics. Might do the Pathfinder too.

BTW: While everything is off, I might as well replace the pads. Any recommendations on which type of pad to buy? Thanks!

 

If you can wait, you could pick up a set of PBRs from Andy (automax_95) through that GD that he has going... Should help with stopping power and keep the dust down as well.

 

what color would go best on a black on black car with factory rims

 

excellent thread, I think I am going to do this as well. Possibly next weekend.

 

I went with BLACK caliper paint and SILVER Nissan Decals.

 

That looks Real Sweet!!!

 

Looks hot JiuJitsuThug but im looking for a little more showy, im thinkin either red or blue... i'd like yellow but i dont think it'd suit the maxima

 

I have rust on mine do I need to take the rust off before?
if yes what do you use for doing so?

 

Heres a pic of mine, I just used some high temp paint and a clearcoat from a local autoparts store. I friend helped me out with them and he used his buffer and cleaned the surface good so the paint would stick. We cleaned the brakes with carb cleaner before painting as well.

 

looks hot glude what color do you think would look best on a black car { capiler color }

 

Well I've always loved the look of the Gold Brembos on black G35s so if I had a black car id definately do gold.

 

I just bought my Max a little over a month ago. I was thinking about powder coating my calipers -- does anyone know if that works/is a good idea?

Also (I'm a newbie) what is G2 Paint? Where can I get it?

Gerry, for your blue Max, you should consider painting your calipers that burnt ember orange that the Brembos on the Z cars come in. It might look nice with the blue.

 

I used Duplicolor and I have a thread on here somewhere. Yes you do have to get rid of the rust. To do this job right, I sanded the metal areas relatively smooth, but not too smooth, and then primed, painted and clear coated, all with high temp paints that are compatible. i finished it off with high temp lettering and cleared over that. Here are the results: