Painting Calipers

trueballerisme · October 29th, 2007, 10:01 PM

How do you guys reccomend I go about painting my calipers. What's the easiest and I would rather not remove my calipers because I have no idea how to do it.

I have a paint kit. Not a spray so I'm guessing I could do it without removing the rim or maybe just take off the rim?

1badasgt · November 4th, 2007, 10:06 PM

I painted the calipers on my older mustang and all I did was jack up the car wheel by wheel, took off the rim, put duct tape around the area your gonna paint, and just go at it. After you finish your first caliper let it sit for 10-15 minutes and you should be set. hope it helps

jchantelau · November 4th, 2007, 10:23 PM

I bought the paint kit as well and just taped off and painted away and they turned out great.

texas_mustang · November 5th, 2007, 11:05 AM

but i heard you should let them sit for 24 hours before driving

Jucostud · November 5th, 2007, 11:23 PM

Originally Posted by texas_mustang

but i heard you should let them sit for 24 hours before driving

You need to wait at least 12 hours!

texas_mustang · November 6th, 2007, 02:31 PM

ok... !

06GTMustang89 · November 7th, 2007, 12:24 PM

i waited 1 hour and drove and they were fine with 3 coats of the Duplie Color Caliper kit. It said wait 24 hours but i was like fuck that i bet it dries faster and it does.

texas_mustang · November 7th, 2007, 02:13 PM

idk though, i havent painted them yet, i got a vista blue mustang and i think red would look bad on it, so im leanin towards blue or black

06GTMustang89 · November 7th, 2007, 02:24 PM

no dude red would look sweet as hell why paint them if you don't want people to notice them?? Red would look very good.

Jucostud · November 7th, 2007, 08:31 PM

Red would look good.

Kuro · December 30th, 2007, 03:53 PM

old thread i know, but just checking if anyone from this thread has had problems with the paint chipping or peeling?

HMUSN · December 30th, 2007, 03:54 PM

prep them right and use high temp paint and they won't chip/peel

Kuro · December 30th, 2007, 04:04 PM

so are the duplicolor kits ok? ive heard good and bad feed back.

any other recomendations in terms of brand?

06GT4RAD · December 30th, 2007, 04:36 PM

The G2 Kits are very nice.

Kuro · December 30th, 2007, 04:37 PM

arent those internet order only?

06VistaGT · December 30th, 2007, 06:06 PM

Whats the best paint to use? Thinking about painting mine black or red.

06GT4RAD · December 30th, 2007, 07:25 PM

Not sure if the G2 kit is only available online I know that is how I got mine. As for which is better not sure Many have used both the Duplicolor and the G2 with good results.

Which ever kit you use put on a minimum of 4 coats. I only did two and I have chipped the calipers when removing the wheels so at some point I am going to have to re do them.

I did mine with the calipers in place and just taped everything up including the face of the brake rotor.

WAR-PARTY · December 30th, 2007, 07:30 PM

And drying time is dependent on temp and humidity - I give them the rec amount of drying time so that the paint can cure. Do it once the right way or do it over and over again - been there a time or two

kenneth · December 30th, 2007, 07:31 PM

I used the duplicolor on mine. Holding out good so far about 6 months.

06GT4RAD · December 30th, 2007, 07:43 PM

By the way I have the G2 kit and I wenty over a year before my first chip.

October 29th, 2007, 10:01 PM	#1
trueballerisme Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,352 iTrader: 0 reviews	Painting Calipers How do you guys reccomend I go about painting my calipers. What's the easiest and I would rather not remove my calipers because I have no idea how to do it. I have a paint kit. Not a spray so I'm guessing I could do it without removing the rim or maybe just take off the rim?

November 4th, 2007, 10:06 PM	#2
1badasgt Newbie 2007 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mooresville Posts: 40 iTrader: 0 reviews	I painted the calipers on my older mustang and all I did was jack up the car wheel by wheel, took off the rim, put duct tape around the area your gonna paint, and just go at it. After you finish your first caliper let it sit for 10-15 minutes and you should be set. hope it helps __________________ [SIGPIC]

November 4th, 2007, 10:23 PM	#3
jchantelau Regular Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 138 iTrader: 0 reviews	I bought the paint kit as well and just taped off and painted away and they turned out great. __________________

November 7th, 2007, 12:24 PM	#7
06GTMustang89 MM Fanatic 2006 Mustang GT 6spd 12.61@109mph Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 3,181 iTrader: 0 reviews	i waited 1 hour and drove and they were fine with 3 coats of the Duplie Color Caliper kit. It said wait 24 hours but i was like fuck that i bet it dries faster and it does. __________________ JLT CAI: KOOKS LT's: Comp NSR II's: 4.56's: TR6060: Steeda LCA, UCA: QA1's: Roush rear springs...see garage for more.

November 7th, 2007, 02:24 PM	#9
06GTMustang89 MM Fanatic 2006 Mustang GT 6spd 12.61@109mph Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 3,181 iTrader: 0 reviews	no dude red would look sweet as hell why paint them if you don't want people to notice them?? Red would look very good. __________________ JLT CAI: KOOKS LT's: Comp NSR II's: 4.56's: TR6060: Steeda LCA, UCA: QA1's: Roush rear springs...see garage for more.

November 5th, 2007, 11:05 AM	#4
texas_mustang Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,077 iTrader: 0 reviews	but i heard you should let them sit for 24 hours before driving

November 6th, 2007, 02:31 PM	#6
texas_mustang Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,077 iTrader: 0 reviews	ok... !

November 7th, 2007, 02:13 PM	#8
texas_mustang Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,077 iTrader: 0 reviews	idk though, i havent painted them yet, i got a vista blue mustang and i think red would look bad on it, so im leanin towards blue or black

November 7th, 2007, 08:31 PM	#10
Jucostud booooost'd 2007 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: drink'n ur kool-aid Posts: 6,985 iTrader: 0 reviews	Red would look good. __________________ Jucostud's Official Build Thread I'm selling everything off my car, if i have something u want, pm me. 1988 lx 5.0 - Daily 2007 vortech gt - for sale 2012 mustang 5.0 - December 2011

December 30th, 2007, 03:53 PM	#11
Kuro Banned 2007 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 898 iTrader: 0 reviews	old thread i know, but just checking if anyone from this thread has had problems with the paint chipping or peeling? __________________ [url]www.ctxracing.com[/url] [url]www.tandlmedia.com[/url] [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

December 30th, 2007, 03:54 PM	#12
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 36,836 iTrader: 9 reviews	prep them right and use high temp paint and they won't chip/peel __________________

December 30th, 2007, 04:04 PM	#13
Kuro Banned 2007 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 898 iTrader: 0 reviews	so are the duplicolor kits ok? ive heard good and bad feed back. any other recomendations in terms of brand? __________________ [url]www.ctxracing.com[/url] [url]www.tandlmedia.com[/url] [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

December 30th, 2007, 04:36 PM	#14
06GT4RAD Regular 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nor-Cal Posts: 485 iTrader: 0 reviews	The G2 Kits are very nice. __________________ 2006 Mustang GT-Borla Stingers, MGW Billet Interior & Underhood, Eibach Pro Kit w/Tokico D-Specs, Steeda Sway Bars, CHE Suspenson Upgrades, BBR Billet Control Arms, Foose 20" Nitrous, BFG g-Force KDWII

December 30th, 2007, 04:37 PM	#15
Kuro Banned 2007 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 898 iTrader: 0 reviews	arent those internet order only? __________________ [url]www.ctxracing.com[/url] [url]www.tandlmedia.com[/url] [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

December 30th, 2007, 06:06 PM	#16
06VistaGT Hardcore Enthusiast 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 1,872 iTrader: 0 reviews	Whats the best paint to use? Thinking about painting mine black or red. __________________ Dyno vid http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6PDbkL5DXk

December 30th, 2007, 07:25 PM	#17
06GT4RAD Regular 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nor-Cal Posts: 485 iTrader: 0 reviews	Not sure if the G2 kit is only available online I know that is how I got mine. As for which is better not sure Many have used both the Duplicolor and the G2 with good results. Which ever kit you use put on a minimum of 4 coats. I only did two and I have chipped the calipers when removing the wheels so at some point I am going to have to re do them. I did mine with the calipers in place and just taped everything up including the face of the brake rotor. __________________ 2006 Mustang GT-Borla Stingers, MGW Billet Interior & Underhood, Eibach Pro Kit w/Tokico D-Specs, Steeda Sway Bars, CHE Suspenson Upgrades, BBR Billet Control Arms, Foose 20" Nitrous, BFG g-Force KDWII

December 30th, 2007, 07:30 PM	#18
WAR-PARTY Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 YUGO GT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: GOAT LOCKER PENSACOLA FL Posts: 1,701 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	And drying time is dependent on temp and humidity - I give them the rec amount of drying time so that the paint can cure. Do it once the right way or do it over and over again - been there a time or two __________________ How I met my wife! Our first date...

December 30th, 2007, 07:31 PM	#19
kenneth Hardcore Enthusiast 2006 Mustang GT 11.45@123.61 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Cut Off, LA. Posts: 1,468 iTrader: 2 reviews	I used the duplicolor on mine. Holding out good so far about 6 months. __________________ Stock for now.

December 30th, 2007, 07:43 PM	#20
06GT4RAD Regular 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nor-Cal Posts: 485 iTrader: 0 reviews	By the way I have the G2 kit and I wenty over a year before my first chip. __________________ 2006 Mustang GT-Borla Stingers, MGW Billet Interior & Underhood, Eibach Pro Kit w/Tokico D-Specs, Steeda Sway Bars, CHE Suspenson Upgrades, BBR Billet Control Arms, Foose 20" Nitrous, BFG g-Force KDWII

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