Caliper Painting ?
#1
Driver
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Caliper Painting ?
Hey guys,
After getting my new set of wheels, because the spokes are thin i wanted to paint my calipers red to match the pinstripe on the inside dish of the rim. So i was wondering if it is better to mask everything up and paint it with the caliper while it is still on the rotor or should i jack up my car and take all four calipers off and paint them ? What is the best approach in your opinion ?
After getting my new set of wheels, because the spokes are thin i wanted to paint my calipers red to match the pinstripe on the inside dish of the rim. So i was wondering if it is better to mask everything up and paint it with the caliper while it is still on the rotor or should i jack up my car and take all four calipers off and paint them ? What is the best approach in your opinion ?
#2
Lead Lap
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Hey guys,
After getting my new set of wheels, because the spokes are thin i wanted to paint my calipers red to match the pinstripe on the inside dish of the rim. So i was wondering if it is better to mask everything up and paint it with the caliper while it is still on the rotor or should i jack up my car and take all four calipers off and paint them ? What is the best approach in your opinion ?
After getting my new set of wheels, because the spokes are thin i wanted to paint my calipers red to match the pinstripe on the inside dish of the rim. So i was wondering if it is better to mask everything up and paint it with the caliper while it is still on the rotor or should i jack up my car and take all four calipers off and paint them ? What is the best approach in your opinion ?
#3
Driver
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I recently painted mine. I unbolted the calipers and brackets, but left the brake lines connected. I was able to paint everything, but it could have been done a lot more efficiently by completely removing the brakes from the car. It also depends on whether you're using a spray can or a brush and a can of paint. I used a brush, so masking wasn't that important.
I'll be using a spray can so i'll have to mask it.
It seems like it would be a lot easier to apply the paint with the calipers totally off and hanging on some wire.
How did yours turn out ?
#4
EEngineer painted his, he posted pics of the process here:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/6475272-post30.html
Good luck! I will be doing the same to my calipers soon as well.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/6475272-post30.html
Good luck! I will be doing the same to my calipers soon as well.
#5
Lexus Test Driver
if the calipers are on your car just keep the brake line attached. clean off all the crap on it and spray away with everything else covered. don't over spray into the wheel wheel or any other components and it'll come out fine.
#7
Driver
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Would you recommend high pressure cleaning after applying caliper cleaner and wax/grease remover ?
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#8
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I never mask anything, and use generic anti-rust paint (tremclad). They last well over a year but the winters starts ruining them.
I sand them quickly, scuff pad, hit it brake cleaner, then spray in small coats.
If it gets on the rotor (which it will) it burns off as you drive it anyways. Been doing this for years now. *again with regular black spray paint, not high heat*
I sand them quickly, scuff pad, hit it brake cleaner, then spray in small coats.
If it gets on the rotor (which it will) it burns off as you drive it anyways. Been doing this for years now. *again with regular black spray paint, not high heat*
#9
Driver
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I never mask anything, and use generic anti-rust paint (tremclad). They last well over a year but the winters starts ruining them.
I sand them quickly, scuff pad, hit it brake cleaner, then spray in small coats.
If it gets on the rotor (which it will) it burns off as you drive it anyways. Been doing this for years now. *again with regular black spray paint, not high heat*
I sand them quickly, scuff pad, hit it brake cleaner, then spray in small coats.
If it gets on the rotor (which it will) it burns off as you drive it anyways. Been doing this for years now. *again with regular black spray paint, not high heat*
Because i fear over spraying with red paint and making it look bad.
The first time you painted them, did you mask anything ?
#11
Lead Lap
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I don't cover anything since I paint using black.
We're not reinventing the wheel here, this is literally a 5min process for all four wheels once the rims are off, sanding taking most of the time. Your in Australia, if my "ghetto" way of painting lasts a year when it's exposed to salt/slush/snow for an easy 4mos. It's says a lot about spending copious amounts of time prepping it. Granted I would've taken an extra 10mins the first time around to have it last a little longer - but whatever I hit it with paint with each winter/summer rim change.
#12
Driver
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No, since I was using black. With red I'd at least throw a towel loosely over the suspension/rotor and don't spray close but from a small distance.
I don't cover anything since I paint using black.
We're not reinventing the wheel here, this is literally a 5min process for all four wheels once the rims are off, sanding taking most of the time. Your in Australia, if my "ghetto" way of painting lasts a year when it's exposed to salt/slush/snow for an easy 4mos. It's says a lot about spending copious amounts of time prepping it. Granted I would've taken an extra 10mins the first time around to have it last a little longer - but whatever I hit it with paint with each winter/summer rim change.
I don't cover anything since I paint using black.
We're not reinventing the wheel here, this is literally a 5min process for all four wheels once the rims are off, sanding taking most of the time. Your in Australia, if my "ghetto" way of painting lasts a year when it's exposed to salt/slush/snow for an easy 4mos. It's says a lot about spending copious amounts of time prepping it. Granted I would've taken an extra 10mins the first time around to have it last a little longer - but whatever I hit it with paint with each winter/summer rim change.
I'll keep this in mind for when i start to paint them
Much appreciated.
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