Best Caliper Paint
#7
Originally Posted by Matt93SE
powder coating.
Those were done about Thanksgiving, and they still look like that. just wipe them off with a soft towel and they're good as new.
Those were done about Thanksgiving, and they still look like that. just wipe them off with a soft towel and they're good as new.
If you must paint them, I would highly recommend G2. My original calipers still looked good after 2 years.
#12
#14
Stop showing off Jeff
From what I hear, I guess the G2 or Folia-tec kits are good. Thing is they take awhile, and the brushing process is not good for impatient lazy people.
I just used high-temp engine enamel primer, paint, and clearcoat. Either Duplicolor or Plasti-Kote is basically the same... Looks fine after 2yrs. Could probably use a touchup though...
From what I hear, I guess the G2 or Folia-tec kits are good. Thing is they take awhile, and the brushing process is not good for impatient lazy people.
I just used high-temp engine enamel primer, paint, and clearcoat. Either Duplicolor or Plasti-Kote is basically the same... Looks fine after 2yrs. Could probably use a touchup though...
#15
Originally Posted by maximase86
Jeff, does your kit come with the lawn and garden hose?
For you guys that have Folia-Tec, where can you find it...since I'm too lazy to hunt on google and what not....
S
For you guys that have Folia-Tec, where can you find it...since I'm too lazy to hunt on google and what not....
S
www.autobarn.com is the best price I've found (reliable site, anyway).
#16
I would recommend Foliatec caliper paint. It comes with cleaner kit, paint enamel. Take your time cleaning and painting the calipers and the paint will last long. Cost about $45-50 avg. IMO- much better than VHT. -AnGe
#18
what about just using a clear coat? What i mean is sanding down the calipers then clearcoating over it to prevent rust. I have a spare caliper in my garage that i sanded down/polished bare metal, imo i like that "natural" look as opposed to painted
#20
Originally Posted by Matt93SE
powder coating.
Those were done about Thanksgiving, and they still look like that. just wipe them off with a soft towel and they're good as new.
Those were done about Thanksgiving, and they still look like that. just wipe them off with a soft towel and they're good as new.
#21
Originally Posted by Matt93SE
powder coating.
Those were done about Thanksgiving, and they still look like that. just wipe them off with a soft towel and they're good as new.
Those were done about Thanksgiving, and they still look like that. just wipe them off with a soft towel and they're good as new.
#23
I'm looking into buying some calipers that are already painted. The paint is chipped and looks pretty cheap (maybe VHT paint). If I sanded them down smooth and bought some G2 paint, what the chances that it would come out smooth and would I beable to tell that the VHT paint was under it?
#24
Originally Posted by wildmanal
I'm looking into buying some calipers that are already painted. The paint is chipped and looks pretty cheap (maybe VHT paint). If I sanded them down smooth and bought some G2 paint, what the chances that it would come out smooth and would I beable to tell that the VHT paint was under it?
Use a wire brush drill bit to get the old paint off. If you get it all off then you won't be able to tell if it is under the new paint.
#25
Originally Posted by ICULookN
Is powdercoating a DIY job or you have to get it professionally done? What is the average cost? I currently have G2 on my calipers, was really impressed the first 1.5 years, but after 2 years, they are starting to chip, hopefully powdercoating will last longer.
Mike
#29
Originally Posted by Jeff92se
Jeffy,
Did you spray high-temp clearcoat over those puppies? I would think they would oxidize within hours if you didn't. My feeble iron calipers can never look that pretty
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