IS3_FTW

iTrader: (3)

I am considering on getting my calipers powdercoated. I found a place near where I live. They told me that they would have to take the 2 piece calipers apart, sandblast, mask holes and then powdercoated. They even said they will rebuild my calipers afterwards. But the price is really high for them to do it. So I decided to find a way to DIY.
I already taken out all the seals and its gutted. I just need to take the 2 piece calipers apart. I own an IS300 and my calipers are cast iron

Do I sandblast my calipers before taking them apart?
Then how do I mask off the area's that needs to be masked. I heard of some kind of foil. Is that aluminum foil...lol
If I get the powdercoating equipment. Can I bake it in my oven, would that be safe?

Thanks

Stage3

iTrader: (3)

Something that invasive and detail oriented is usually best left to the pro's... And that's coming from someone who's a DIYer... Fork over the cash and let them do it right before you end up paying for it twice.

nn432100

One thing that I can contribute to this topic is DO NOT BAKE IT IN YOUR OVEN. it will stink the place up and pretty much ruin your oven. You could try looking on the net for places to send them to as well. But if you insist on DIY then best of luck.

UberNoob

when ppl DIY paint their calipers
they go buy caliper paint kit from walmart or auto parts stores
http://www.duplicolor.com/products/caliper.html

you just need to follow the instructions on how to clean it
(also use a metal wire brush and special cleaner)

also there are 2 way to paint
brush on or aerosol spray on
you will have to mask off the disc and wheel well and other parts before spraying
so prep time is a bit more time consuming
http://www.duplicolor.com/products/caliperaero.html

Pearlpower

iTrader: (2)

Power Coating is always preferable but for calipers you have to weigh the pros and cons. Also, sandblasting the components had be dangerous long term as the grit is so fine it requires hot tanking to clean it properly otherwise you will have a few million little particles floating around your braking system seizing up the pistons in the hydraulics. I'm having a strut bar being powder coated next week-$65.00.

I would paint the calipers instead.

SoCalSC4

FYI: high end brake companies DO NOT powder coat their calipers.

Powder coating has issues:
1) curing at high temps can change the temper of aluminum calipers
2) material does not expand/contract well in rapid and large temperature fluctuations.
You can see this when the powder coat eventually pops-off in quarter sized pieces.

Brembo and StopTech both EPOXY paint their calipers.