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dieselfan1
06-03-2021, 08:40 PM
Anyone ever?
What kind did you use?

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Klasse Act
06-03-2021, 08:42 PM
A long time ago I paint my calipers on my MINI and used Dupli-Color IIRC and it came out great.

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dieselfan1
06-03-2021, 08:44 PM
This?https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210604/62158ed217cdd2893a0ffe973fb71347.jpg

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dieselfan1
06-03-2021, 08:45 PM
This is probably the exact samehttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210604/b8d6c912878ed540d863fa00ca412d5d.jpg

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Klasse Act
06-03-2021, 08:46 PM
I thought I used a brush on but it was ceramic like that.

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The Guz
06-03-2021, 09:31 PM
G2 caliper kit. Better look and more durable than the VHT spray can paint.
Icarus
06-03-2021, 11:03 PM
I've always used the non-spray Dupli-Color caliper kits that come with the brush and cleaner etc (though I always use a better brush)...
glen e
06-04-2021, 12:39 AM
G2 kits are the std if you brush on. Tip: get a good brush from Lowe’s, the brush that comes with the kit sucks… Duplicolor works good for a spray. Another tip is absolutely make sure that the caliper is devoid of grease or silicones before you paint. I do a few washes with acetone before I start, on the entire caliper. I’ve done 5-6 sets over the years, I prefer a brush on.
DasTurboWagen
06-04-2021, 06:35 AM
G2 caliper kit. Better look and more durable than the VHT spray can paint.

Yes, I was very surprised by how good this was. I helped my brother with his Mustang this weekend and the paint match was very good for a difficult color. (Windveil Blue)

Color is hard to see in pictures.

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eturk
06-04-2021, 10:17 PM
Stay away from VHT. It's terrible!
Chips super easy. The "clear" is actually yellow & made the caliper stickers dull. And worst, it's so soft, got a little brake clean on it and wiped the paint off.

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Klasse Act
06-05-2021, 04:04 PM
Yes, I was very surprised by how good this was. I helped my brother with his Mustang this weekend and the paint match was very good for a difficult color. (Windveil Blue)

Color is hard to see in pictures.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210604/70066dac76ae4d8f4654463b6601b9cd.jpg


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkCar paint on a caliper? I mean it looks fantastic because it matches but I'd be worried about long term durability [emoji848]

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glen e
06-05-2021, 04:14 PM
Car paint works fine for a normal driver. However if you are racing the car, or drive the car hard, or live in a hilly area with long downgrades, you might have a problem. But for a daily driver , car paint works fine.
dieselfan1
06-05-2021, 04:31 PM
I went with POR 15 caliper paint.
All the bad reviews were pretty much guys that didn't prep correctly.
I use a wire wheel on a drill then Brakleen. Then a wipe down with laquer thinner.with a white rag.
I think it will be fine.
Here's the first coathttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210605/1c1bf9dca448ffccd9e24da09726d7d9.jpg

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glen e
06-05-2021, 05:09 PM
I used this exact stuff on my Honda HRV brakes, three years later when I turned in the car the brakes still looked perfect.
The Guz
06-05-2021, 06:46 PM
Recently did this upon request. G2 caliper paint. Brembo vinyl’s added.


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