painting my brakes

mk1993 · June 28th, 2011, 11:39 AM

The car is up on jacks now and im in the process of painting the calipers red with the kit from AM. Ill let you guys know how it goes and ill have pics up tonight

01KnightRiderGT · June 28th, 2011, 12:03 PM

MRKsD3 · June 28th, 2011, 02:28 PM

Is that the brush-on kit? I got mine from Kragen a while back for $17. Anyway.... You might wanna look into caliper decals when you finish... Adds a nice touch to it...

03_StangGuy · June 28th, 2011, 02:38 PM

That is hot! How is it holding up?

Shelbydog! · June 28th, 2011, 02:39 PM

Wow, those decals are cool, I just had to order a set in silver. The key to painting calipers is to clean them first, then clean them again, then again. Clean them with brake cleaner till u feel its kinda excessive. Any dirt or oil and the paint will peel/chip soon. Good luck!

MRKsD3 · June 28th, 2011, 03:46 PM

Holding up pretty good! No sign of peeling or fading. It's been at least 2-3 yrs. Got it on eBay for $13-ish.

Shelbydog! · June 28th, 2011, 04:20 PM

Got mine on ebay too. Same as yours but with horse logo under the script. This will literally be the first visible mod in years, unless u count sequential tails.

03_StangGuy · June 28th, 2011, 04:47 PM

Hows the paint holdin up? I did calipers years ago and they seem to fad pretty quick.

mk1993 · June 29th, 2011, 02:01 PM

Pics as promised!

MRKsD3 · June 29th, 2011, 02:16 PM

Originally Posted by 03_StangGuy

Hows the paint holdin up? I did calipers years ago and they seem to fad pretty quick.

Paint is still very good... I would give it a 9.5 of 10. That was taken a few months back... Calipers were painted 2-3 yrs ago.

Originally Posted by mustangkid1993

Pics as promised!

Looks great! Make it a habit to give it a quick wipe down when you wash your car... Helps prolong the paint life. Worked out for me...

mk1993 · June 29th, 2011, 02:46 PM

thanks MRK, ill definately remember that, and ill probably order those decals for them to

MRKsD3 · June 29th, 2011, 02:54 PM

Anytime bro.

normajean · June 29th, 2011, 03:45 PM

If you get another free day you can go in and hit those dust shields. I painted mine a while ago and have had no problem with them. It just helps that caliper paint pop even more.

RZNCAIN · June 29th, 2011, 03:48 PM

Calipers look good on the truck bro!

tommy93 · June 30th, 2011, 03:59 AM

ive heard high temperature paint doesnt even need to be used on our stock brakes.... is this true?

MRKsD3 · June 30th, 2011, 04:07 AM

Originally Posted by tommy93

ive heard high temperature paint doesnt even need to be used on our stock brakes.... is this true?

These calipers do get pretty hot, so I don't think regular paint would withstand the temp... I'm guessing they'd start cracking after a while...

03_StangGuy · June 30th, 2011, 11:37 AM

Dont think you would need exhaust temp paint but I would def use and engine enamel. Brakes do get pretty hot.

MRKsD3 · June 30th, 2011, 11:41 AM

Hey mustangkid, wanna trade wheels?!?!

mk1993 · June 30th, 2011, 11:41 AM

Id just buy the duplicolor kit from autozone, same as AM but $5 cheaper

mk1993 · June 30th, 2011, 11:42 AM

Originally Posted by MRKsD3

Hey mustangkid, wanna trade wheels?!?!

HELL YEAH!!!!

if you werent on the other side of the country

June 28th, 2011, 11:39 AM	#1
mk1993 Enthusiast 01 true blue GT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Cville,Indiana Posts: 862 iTrader: 0 reviews	painting my brakes The car is up on jacks now and im in the process of painting the calipers red with the kit from AM. Ill let you guys know how it goes and ill have pics up tonight __________________ 00' V6-basics, mostly visual, missed! SOLD 01' GT True blue, bbk CAI, slp lm1 catback, tinted tails, HIDs, tokio blues, chin spoiler, clear fogs, 18x9/10 chrome saleens wrapped in nitto 555's, MMD fuel door, more to come

June 28th, 2011, 12:03 PM	#2
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June 28th, 2011, 02:28 PM	#3
MRKsD3 Wing on, wing off... JULY 2011 ROTM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Compton, CA Posts: 4,235 iTrader: 0 reviews	Is that the brush-on kit? I got mine from Kragen a while back for $17. Anyway.... You might wanna look into caliper decals when you finish... Adds a nice touch to it... __________________ SIG BY WABASHACOBRA99

June 28th, 2011, 02:38 PM	#4
03_StangGuy I Poop Entirely Way Too Much Blown 03 GT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 6,918 iTrader: 0 reviews	That is hot! How is it holding up? __________________

June 28th, 2011, 03:46 PM	#6
MRKsD3 Wing on, wing off... JULY 2011 ROTM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Compton, CA Posts: 4,235 iTrader: 0 reviews	Holding up pretty good! No sign of peeling or fading. It's been at least 2-3 yrs. Got it on eBay for $13-ish. __________________ SIG BY WABASHACOBRA99

June 28th, 2011, 02:39 PM	#5
Shelbydog! MM sticker peddler slowmatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: OK Posts: 1,795 iTrader: 4 reviews	Wow, those decals are cool, I just had to order a set in silver. The key to painting calipers is to clean them first, then clean them again, then again. Clean them with brake cleaner till u feel its kinda excessive. Any dirt or oil and the paint will peel/chip soon. Good luck!

June 28th, 2011, 04:20 PM	#7
Shelbydog! MM sticker peddler slowmatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: OK Posts: 1,795 iTrader: 4 reviews	Got mine on ebay too. Same as yours but with horse logo under the script. This will literally be the first visible mod in years, unless u count sequential tails.

June 28th, 2011, 04:47 PM	#8
03_StangGuy I Poop Entirely Way Too Much Blown 03 GT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 6,918 iTrader: 0 reviews	Hows the paint holdin up? I did calipers years ago and they seem to fad pretty quick. __________________

June 29th, 2011, 02:01 PM	#9
mk1993 Enthusiast 01 true blue GT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Cville,Indiana Posts: 862 iTrader: 0 reviews	Pics as promised! __________________ 00' V6-basics, mostly visual, missed! SOLD 01' GT True blue, bbk CAI, slp lm1 catback, tinted tails, HIDs, tokio blues, chin spoiler, clear fogs, 18x9/10 chrome saleens wrapped in nitto 555's, MMD fuel door, more to come

June 29th, 2011, 02:46 PM	#11
mk1993 Enthusiast 01 true blue GT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Cville,Indiana Posts: 862 iTrader: 0 reviews	thanks MRK, ill definately remember that, and ill probably order those decals for them to __________________ 00' V6-basics, mostly visual, missed! SOLD 01' GT True blue, bbk CAI, slp lm1 catback, tinted tails, HIDs, tokio blues, chin spoiler, clear fogs, 18x9/10 chrome saleens wrapped in nitto 555's, MMD fuel door, more to come

June 29th, 2011, 02:54 PM	#12
MRKsD3 Wing on, wing off... JULY 2011 ROTM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Compton, CA Posts: 4,235 iTrader: 0 reviews	Anytime bro. __________________ SIG BY WABASHACOBRA99

June 29th, 2011, 03:45 PM	#13
normajean Regular 2002 GT MUSTANG Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Murfreesboro,TN Posts: 399 iTrader: 0 reviews	If you get another free day you can go in and hit those dust shields. I painted mine a while ago and have had no problem with them. It just helps that caliper paint pop even more. __________________ 3:73 gears, 70mm throttle body, catted x pipe, CAI, bamachips, lakewood fiddy/fiddy

June 29th, 2011, 03:48 PM	#14
RZNCAIN Shelby's Minion 2007 Mustang Shelby GT (Mach1) Sept. '10 ROTM Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: WI Posts: 11,490 iTrader: 2 reviews	Calipers look good on the truck bro! __________________ Sponsored by Specialty Coatings Car Salesman Club- Founder -------------------------- 2007 Shelby GT- Hardparked 2003 Mach 1- Hardparked 1988 LX 5.0- Umm...Driver?

June 30th, 2011, 03:59 AM	#15
tommy93 Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Bay, California Posts: 2,158 iTrader: 0 reviews	ive heard high temperature paint doesnt even need to be used on our stock brakes.... is this true? __________________ All Bark, No Bite

June 30th, 2011, 11:37 AM	#17
03_StangGuy I Poop Entirely Way Too Much Blown 03 GT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 6,918 iTrader: 0 reviews	Dont think you would need exhaust temp paint but I would def use and engine enamel. Brakes do get pretty hot. __________________

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June 30th, 2011, 11:41 AM	#18
MRKsD3 Wing on, wing off... JULY 2011 ROTM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Compton, CA Posts: 4,235 iTrader: 0 reviews	Hey mustangkid, wanna trade wheels?!?! __________________ SIG BY WABASHACOBRA99

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