Painting Calipers

trueballerisme · October 29th, 2007, 09:01 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, 09:06 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, 09:23 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, 10:05 AM

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

Jucostud · November 5th, 2007, 10:23 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, 01:31 PM

ok... !

06GTMustang89 · November 7th, 2007, 11:24 AM

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, 01:13 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, 01:24 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, 07:31 PM

Red would look good.

Kuro · December 30th, 2007, 02:53 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, 02:54 PM

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

Kuro · December 30th, 2007, 03:04 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, 03:36 PM

The G2 Kits are very nice.

Kuro · December 30th, 2007, 03:37 PM

arent those internet order only?

06VistaGT · December 30th, 2007, 05:06 PM

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

06GT4RAD · December 30th, 2007, 06:25 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, 06:30 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, 06:31 PM

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

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

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

October 29th, 2007, 09:01 PM	#1
trueballerisme Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,352	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, 09:06 PM	#2
1badasgt Newbie 2007 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mooresville Posts: 40	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, 09:23 PM	#3
jchantelau Regular Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 137	I bought the paint kit as well and just taped off and painted away and they turned out great. __________________

November 7th, 2007, 11:24 AM	#7
06GTMustang89 Hardcore Enthusiast 2006 Mustang GT 12.85 @ 104.85mph before 4.10's Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,529	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. __________________ 2006 GT : 5spd : BBK LT Headers w/ o/r x pipe : JLT CAI : 93 octane tune : Flowmasters : Hurst Shifter : Steeda Lower & Upper arms : 325/45r17 M&H's for the track : CHE K-Member/Torque Limiter : 4.10's Hurst Crew Member #3 Co-Founder

November 7th, 2007, 01:24 PM	#9
06GTMustang89 Hardcore Enthusiast 2006 Mustang GT 12.85 @ 104.85mph before 4.10's Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,529	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. __________________ 2006 GT : 5spd : BBK LT Headers w/ o/r x pipe : JLT CAI : 93 octane tune : Flowmasters : Hurst Shifter : Steeda Lower & Upper arms : 325/45r17 M&H's for the track : CHE K-Member/Torque Limiter : 4.10's Hurst Crew Member #3 Co-Founder

November 7th, 2007, 07:31 PM	#10
Jucostud Hardcore Enthusiast 2007 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: North of Dallas, TX Posts: 2,514	Red would look good. __________________ GT500 Spoiler Club Join the club and get your painted spoiler shipped for $120!

December 30th, 2007, 03:36 PM	#14
06GT4RAD Regular 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nor-Cal Posts: 449	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, 05:06 PM	#16
06VistaGT Hardcore Enthusiast 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 1,498	Whats the best paint to use? Thinking about painting mine black or red. __________________ -C+L Street intake -SCT X-Calibrator2 tuner w/Brenspeed tunes -Kooks LT headers w/catted X-pipe -Steeda Pulleys -MAC axlebacks Please leave rep for helpful info.

December 30th, 2007, 06:25 PM	#17
06GT4RAD Regular 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nor-Cal Posts: 449	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, 06:30 PM	#18
WAR-PARTY Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 YUGO GT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: GOAT LOCKER PENSACOLA FL Posts: 1,057	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 __________________ Military Crew Golden Shellback U.S. Navy ret. Been around the world 17 times, seen everything from a Cat fornicating contest to an elephant jack off. When Jesus has a question God tells him 'Go ask the Chief.'

December 30th, 2007, 06:31 PM	#19
kenneth Regular 2006 Mustang GT 12.215@112 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Cut Off, LA. Posts: 395	I used the duplicolor on mine. Holding out good so far about 6 months. __________________ JBA Shorty Headers,O/R H-Pipe,JBA Axle Back Exhaust,JLTCAI,SCT II Tuner,TCI3000 ,PMP line locks,CMCV Delete Plates Steeda Pulleys,FFRP Racing Plugs,3:90gears 100 Shot Speedtech Nitrous Kit,Power House Drive Shaft,BMR UCA&LCA W/relo Brackets

December 30th, 2007, 06:43 PM	#20
06GT4RAD Regular 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nor-Cal Posts: 449	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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