Painting Calipers

WhtStang00 · December 17th, 2009, 03:47 PM

Alright so during this winter break i'm planning on doing a few visual upgrades to the stang, one of them being repaint my calipers since the paint is chipping away, and everyone does red. Does anyone know how to strip the paint off the calipers? i was thinking some thinner, but if anyone else has a better idea i'd be glad to try it! Also does anyone have a write up on removing the calipers to paint them, last time i did it i only brushed them while leaving them on. this time im just going to remove them and spray them.

2jzBrett · December 17th, 2009, 03:53 PM

hmmm well i did mine and this is how they look exactly, u really dont need to remove them, if your careful. I get asked if mine are factory all the time. U really dont need to remove them, if you get paint on the rotor, it makes no diffrence since after a few hard stops its off anyway. its nice to get the outside of the rotor as well, keeps them from getting that rusted outter look. as far as removing the paint, never had to do that.

http://www.motogfx.com/lexus/thumbs/curved.jpg

WhtStang00 · December 17th, 2009, 03:57 PM

damn brett those look really clean. did you use spray or brush to paint them?

travis_afx · December 17th, 2009, 03:59 PM

If i was going to strip my calipers, i would use this:

Amazon.com: Aircraft Remover Aerosol (KLSAR-322) Category: Primers and Rust Proofing: Automotive

00redgt · December 17th, 2009, 03:59 PM

How to Paint Brake Calipers - MikeFordMustang.com

next time im goin to use my buddies sand blaster at work

6ER THEN I 8ER! · December 17th, 2009, 05:35 PM

i just used header paint

....looks fine to me

travis_afx · December 17th, 2009, 05:41 PM

^^your avi looks fine to me

MamaStang · December 17th, 2009, 05:43 PM

Sharpie. /thread

6ER THEN I 8ER! · December 17th, 2009, 05:44 PM

Originally Posted by MamaStang

Sharpie. /thread

how true....

Matt. · December 17th, 2009, 05:47 PM

i just sanded the buildoff off mine and sprayed it with silver enamble paint, used newspaper to help block off parts

travis_afx · December 17th, 2009, 05:50 PM

Magnum 44 /thread

MamaStang · December 17th, 2009, 06:13 PM

Did you do that too Travis or are you mocking me?

travis_afx · December 17th, 2009, 06:22 PM

Just suggesting the big mother of all permanent markers

MamaStang · December 17th, 2009, 06:25 PM

lol I see what you did there. lol

2jzBrett · December 17th, 2009, 06:43 PM

Originally Posted by WhtStang00

damn brett those look really clean. did you use spray or brush to paint them?

Thank you!! I used a spray, it normally produces a better factory uniform look, the brush tends to look a little thick.

foursixblurrrr03 · December 19th, 2009, 04:15 PM

Originally Posted by 2jzBrett

Thank you!! I used a spray, it normally produces a better factory uniform look, the brush tends to look a little thick.

yep, brett helped me paint mine too. looks factory, took about 15 minutes total, and I love the way mine look. painting the calipers is a great, quick and easy mod that takes minutes, but makes a huge, yet subtle, impact on the looks of the car.

2jzBrett · December 19th, 2009, 08:17 PM

truth! ^^

WhtStang00 · December 20th, 2009, 04:25 PM

yeah. i painted mine before, but im just tired of have red calipers just like everyone else. im planning on doing this soon, ill let you guys know how it goes

December 17th, 2009, 03:47 PM	#1
WhtStang00 Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 Mustang V6 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: CStat, Texas Posts: 1,006 iTrader: 1 reviews	Painting Calipers Alright so during this winter break i'm planning on doing a few visual upgrades to the stang, one of them being repaint my calipers since the paint is chipping away, and everyone does red. Does anyone know how to strip the paint off the calipers? i was thinking some thinner, but if anyone else has a better idea i'd be glad to try it! Also does anyone have a write up on removing the calipers to paint them, last time i did it i only brushed them while leaving them on. this time im just going to remove them and spray them. __________________ White 2000 V6 Mustang\|Black Saleens 18x9\|Flowmaster 40s\|AM CAI\|8000K HIDs\|SCT XCAL III/H&R SS

December 17th, 2009, 03:53 PM	#2
2jzBrett Enthusiast 2001Lexus is300 12.67@ 1,090 mph Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 534 iTrader: 0 reviews	hmmm well i did mine and this is how they look exactly, u really dont need to remove them, if your careful. I get asked if mine are factory all the time. U really dont need to remove them, if you get paint on the rotor, it makes no diffrence since after a few hard stops its off anyway. its nice to get the outside of the rotor as well, keeps them from getting that rusted outter look. as far as removing the paint, never had to do that. http://www.motogfx.com/lexus/thumbs/curved.jpg __________________ <-------- Yes, those would be FACTORY tail lights. Let it be said, Altezza tail lights only belong on Altezza's/is's Third gear in an IS can change the direction of the earths rotation....be careful with that shit.

December 17th, 2009, 03:57 PM	#3
WhtStang00 Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 Mustang V6 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: CStat, Texas Posts: 1,006 iTrader: 1 reviews	damn brett those look really clean. did you use spray or brush to paint them? __________________ White 2000 V6 Mustang\|Black Saleens 18x9\|Flowmaster 40s\|AM CAI\|8000K HIDs\|SCT XCAL III/H&R SS

December 17th, 2009, 03:59 PM	#5
00redgt MM Fanatic 2000 mustang gt Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: vansant,va Posts: 4,073 iTrader: 5 reviews	How to Paint Brake Calipers - MikeFordMustang.com next time im goin to use my buddies sand blaster at work __________________

December 17th, 2009, 05:35 PM	#6
6ER THEN I 8ER! Premium Member 3.9L V6 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Portland, TN Posts: 20,970 iTrader: 1 reviews	i just used header paint ....looks fine to me __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] 6k HIDs - Rear Sway Bar - Mac Prochamber - Goodridge Gstop SS Lines - Lots of Visual Fun - Go Fast Mods (no point in buying...it's a v6) Want to see your car as art...ask me how

December 17th, 2009, 05:41 PM	#7
travis_afx Rebel Of The Sacred Heart '02 GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: OK Posts: 2,340 iTrader: 0 reviews	^^your avi looks fine to me __________________ Travis Billings May 6, 1982 - July 5, 2011 Rest In Peace brother, you will be missed.

December 17th, 2009, 05:43 PM	#8
MamaStang Top Down, Crunked Up 2005 Mustang GT Fast Enough for this old broad Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,491 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 0 reviews	Sharpie. /thread __________________ Bassani & Topless Vert Crew Member #4 Let Me Help You Shop For The Ladies In Your Lives This Year! Click Here For Info

December 17th, 2009, 05:47 PM	#10
Matt. Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Nitrous Injected V6 12's? Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chester County, PA Posts: 2,280 iTrader: 0 reviews	i just sanded the buildoff off mine and sprayed it with silver enamble paint, used newspaper to help block off parts __________________ Project Red Magic -Full Intake, Full Exhuast,Geared, Tune, Sprayed, Dropped- -18 Inch Hypercoated Saleens wrapped in Nittos-

December 17th, 2009, 05:50 PM	#11
travis_afx Rebel Of The Sacred Heart '02 GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: OK Posts: 2,340 iTrader: 0 reviews	Magnum 44 /thread __________________ Travis Billings May 6, 1982 - July 5, 2011 Rest In Peace brother, you will be missed.

December 17th, 2009, 06:13 PM	#12
MamaStang Top Down, Crunked Up 2005 Mustang GT Fast Enough for this old broad Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,491 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 0 reviews	Did you do that too Travis or are you mocking me? __________________ Bassani & Topless Vert Crew Member #4 Let Me Help You Shop For The Ladies In Your Lives This Year! Click Here For Info

December 17th, 2009, 06:22 PM	#13
travis_afx Rebel Of The Sacred Heart '02 GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: OK Posts: 2,340 iTrader: 0 reviews	Just suggesting the big mother of all permanent markers __________________ Travis Billings May 6, 1982 - July 5, 2011 Rest In Peace brother, you will be missed.

December 17th, 2009, 06:25 PM	#14
MamaStang Top Down, Crunked Up 2005 Mustang GT Fast Enough for this old broad Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 8,491 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 0 reviews	lol I see what you did there. lol __________________ Bassani & Topless Vert Crew Member #4 Let Me Help You Shop For The Ladies In Your Lives This Year! Click Here For Info

December 19th, 2009, 08:17 PM	#17
2jzBrett Enthusiast 2001Lexus is300 12.67@ 1,090 mph Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 534 iTrader: 0 reviews	truth! ^^ __________________ <-------- Yes, those would be FACTORY tail lights. Let it be said, Altezza tail lights only belong on Altezza's/is's Third gear in an IS can change the direction of the earths rotation....be careful with that shit.

December 20th, 2009, 04:25 PM	#18
WhtStang00 Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 Mustang V6 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: CStat, Texas Posts: 1,006 iTrader: 1 reviews	yeah. i painted mine before, but im just tired of have red calipers just like everyone else. im planning on doing this soon, ill let you guys know how it goes __________________ White 2000 V6 Mustang\|Black Saleens 18x9\|Flowmaster 40s\|AM CAI\|8000K HIDs\|SCT XCAL III/H&R SS

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