just painted calipers

Snake Eater · 04-17-2006, 03:08 AM

well i just painted my calipers. i had nothing but towels and cardboard to coverup and spray. therefore spraying the whole caliper area and the brakepad. i hear you aren't suppose to do this... would this be okay though? what is the worst i could expect from painting the brake pads as well besides fading.. thanks.

**graphicsgod** · 04-17-2006, 04:40 AM

You can't hurt the pads any more than when you brake alot

. Don't worry, the paint will come off eventually and the pads are replacable lol. I did the same to my brake pads. Just make sure you let the paint cure a good amount of time before you go heating it up on the street. I'd recomend a day at least. I gave mine a weekend with all the paint I put on mine.

Also BTW did you apply a clear coat? I'd recomend it for ease of cleaning. Just a little tip...

And any pics?

Rob

Snake Eater · 04-17-2006, 05:02 AM

no clearcoat. i'll post pics up later on.

Snake Eater · 04-17-2006, 05:38 AM

pics:

http://community.webshots.com/album/443708714jMWiJM

**nhra-trans-am** · 04-17-2006, 11:18 AM

that looks very nice!

**jmhvenom** · 04-19-2006, 06:40 PM

what did you use to clean them before you painted?

**01JameSS** · 04-19-2006, 08:03 PM

**graphicsgod** · 04-20-2006, 06:56 AM

Originally Posted by jmhvenom

what did you use to clean them before you painted?

Break or caliper cleaner.

Then a spong with the green part on it. A tooth brush to get in the hard to reach spots. And finish with 100-250 grit sand paper.

Then wash and dry. Then you paint

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Rob