Keeping stock brake calipers looking new?

[Desertnate]

Oof! That looks like a lot of work, but the results look really good. Duplicolor sprays on, doesn't it? Why did you choose Duplicolor over G2?

[AMarkham40]

Oof! That looks like a lot of work, but the results look really good. Duplicolor sprays on, doesn't it? Why did you choose Duplicolor over G2?

Yes, it was the spray version. I wire brushed, lightly sanded (220 grit) & then cleaned the caliper with brake cleaner before applying the paint (3 coats). Also made sure to cover the piston area to avoid the paint getting on the new seals.

I went with Duplicolor since it was available locally whereas I needed to order G2.

[Danube]

The silver finish you see on many OEM calipers is a zinc plating not a paint or powder coat that can be easily cleaned. I recently rebuilt the OEM calipers on my Tacoma & painted them with silver Duplicolor caliper paint to make cleaning easier in the future.

Great result !

[Desertnate]

Yes, it was the spray version. I wire brushed, lightly sanded (220 grit) & then cleaned the caliper with brake clear before applying the paint (3 coats). Also made sure to cover the piston area to avoid the paint getting on the new seals.

I went with Duplicolor since it was available locally whereas I needed to order G2.

Thanks! I like to hear people's reasoning behind certain products over another. I know it helps me in the decision process and will hopefully help others.

The calipers on my car are simply the zinc coated as you describe and totally out of character with the car. They need a little color. Now I just need to decide what color and what method to get them there.