Painting brake calipers

[JimmyC92]

Hi all,

I really like the look of red calipers, however I cannot afford the genuine ones by a long shot, has anyone painted theirs before? Also how do you go about it? Never done it before!

Thanks

[PT82]

Wheel off, rub down with white spirit, brush on red hammerite, let dry, apply again, let dry, wheels on, job jobbed.

[gctdi00001]

I did this a few years ago and used a wire brush and red caliper paint from Halfords and after a couple coats they came up so well everyone asked me where I brought them! 

[Andy]

painted mine with smooth hammerite,sanded the caliper down wiped over then just painted them

[Andy]

[harryk]

I did this last week used a wire brush and red heat resistant caliper paint from local shop couple coats of red and 1 of lacquer and the look ace 

[NickU]

Wheel off 
Wire Brush the caliper get rid of rust and brake dust and grime
Brake Cleaner Spray - this will dry in seconds
Couple of Coats of Hammerite (i use x2 different size brushes - Small one for fiddly bits)

Stand back and enjoy your efforts, onto the next 3 calipers