Painting brake calipers

[RedGolfDom]

Going to be painting my brake calipers yellow in the next couple of weeks so just wondering what paint have people used? Seen a few people say they use a brush one and others spray. And also because I'm going to probably just do it whilst theyre still on should I remove the pads before painting and mask everything else?

[jaffa]

Iv just painted mine using E-Tech paint i was quite impressed with it, dries within 30 mins for recoat and a nice smooth finish

They were previously painted using Foliatec paint + hardener, was also impressed with this but it dries as more of a plastic feeling when dry

With both paints i used a flat artist brush as it gives a fantastic smooth finish and makes getting into small spaces easier

For the backs i removed the calipers and pads for the fronts i removed the anti rattle clip

depending on how good of a painter you are you don't really need to mask anything for painting with a brush (I'm a decorator so i didn't mask)

If you go the spray route then EVERYTHING needs to be masked that you don't want painting

Foliatec



E-Tech

[RedGolfDom]

Thanks man! I'll probably go the brush route then as it seems like it would be easier to do! Also nice jobs on yours 

[Golf_GT_TDI]

+1 for brushing on, I recommend paint from here, best I've ever used...

http://www.brake-caliper-painting.com/high_temperature_brake_caliper_paint.html#.VZWJtE0nQTg

[th3_f15t]

Also, clean everything as well as you can before painting.

I'm lead to believe a light sanding before painting as well (and a further good clean) makes the finish even better?

[markos]

I painted mine black with radiator paint so the heat wouldn't cause problems

[Ruggy]

To be fair, any old enamel paint will be fine, it's no different to the Foliatec or E-Tech stuff.
You might as well save the cash and just buy Hammerite.
I used it on my Corrado calipers and it was on there until I sold the car about 4 years later. Never had any problems or issues with heat etc.

Special caliper paint is just a scam.

[markos]

To be fair, any old enamel paint will be fine, it's no different to the Foliatec or E-Tech stuff.
You might as well save the cash and just buy Hammerite.
I used it on my Corrado calipers and it was on there until I sold the car about 4 years later. Never had any problems or issues with heat etc.

Special caliper paint is just a scam.

Yep, hammerite is what I used 

[PM30S]

To be fair, any old enamel paint will be fine, it's no different to the Foliatec or E-Tech stuff.
You might as well save the cash and just buy Hammerite.
I used it on my Corrado calipers and it was on there until I sold the car about 4 years later. Never had any problems or issues with heat etc.

Special caliper paint is just a scam.

TOTALLY AGREE JUST USE HAMMERITE BEST STUFF.