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wowzuhs · 04-11-2012, 12:43 AM

Hey guys I'm planning on painting my z32 brake calipers a different color. What type of paint would I need to buy in order for it not to melt off?

InsTanCeZ · 04-11-2012, 12:48 AM

G2 Brake Caliper Paint Systems: G2 Brake Caliper Paint System Set

WERDdabuilder · 04-11-2012, 12:52 AM

just get them powder coated. paid 80$ for mine.

Kandyman619 · 04-12-2012, 02:59 AM

buy some cans of Dupli-Color engine paint and engine clear coat. think its about $7.99 a can. good up to deg 500 F.

az_240 · 04-12-2012, 06:06 AM

The clear always yellows over time.... better off with powdercoat. I hear the G2 stuff is pretty good

Chaluska · 04-12-2012, 06:37 AM

VHT caliper paint has lasted for YEARS, and hasnt dulled, lost its shine, or changed color, at all..

wowzuhs · 04-12-2012, 02:04 PM

so it seems like powder coat or the G2 stuff is good? Can anyone back up that VHT paint as well?

Driven08 · 04-12-2012, 02:42 PM

I have wrinkle red VHT on my Z32 calipers and Silver on my SR Exhaust Manifold, So far no chips, fading or anything weird

DJ-of-E · 04-12-2012, 03:27 PM

Hell, even autozone/kragen caliper paint used on a track car lasted 2-3 years before it starts cracking/popping.

If you're not tracking your car, VHT or Duplicolor is good enough for normal/daily use as long as you clean the shit out of the brake calipers before anything. The only thing stopping is whether the elements you live in is harsh or head from the brakes (street racing dun count).

Edwin562 · 04-12-2012, 03:28 PM

dont be cheap, powdercoat them.. worth every damn penny

TurboStrong · 04-12-2012, 03:37 PM

What she ssid^^^^

az_240 · 04-12-2012, 06:05 PM

The VHT stuff sucks because you are supposed to bake the calipers after spraying.... if you are going to go through the trouble of removing the rubber pieces so you can bake you might as well powdercoat them.

If you can find a clear coat that will not yellow or chip easily then the rattle can option isn't such a bad idea.... I've searched/tried many different clears and they all yellow after being exposed to heat.

wowzuhs · 04-12-2012, 07:48 PM

Alright thanks guys! Looks like I'm going to be powder coating mine then

04-11-2012, 12:43 AM	#1
wowzuhs Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Westminster Posts: 148 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	z32 calipers painting Hey guys I'm planning on painting my z32 brake calipers a different color. What type of paint would I need to buy in order for it not to melt off? __________________ __________________

04-12-2012, 06:37 AM	#6
Chaluska Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2008 Location: Missouri City, TX Age: 41 Posts: 997 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	VHT caliper paint has lasted for YEARS, and hasnt dulled, lost its shine, or changed color, at all.. __________________

04-12-2012, 02:04 PM	#7
wowzuhs Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Westminster Posts: 148 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	so it seems like powder coat or the G2 stuff is good? Can anyone back up that VHT paint as well? __________________ __________________

04-12-2012, 03:37 PM	#11
TurboStrong Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: L.A Posts: 1,707 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	What she ssid^^^^ __________________

04-12-2012, 07:48 PM	#13
wowzuhs Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Westminster Posts: 148 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Alright thanks guys! Looks like I'm going to be powder coating mine then __________________ __________________

04-11-2012, 12:48 AM	#2
InsTanCeZ Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Queen City Age: 32 Posts: 722 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	G2 Brake Caliper Paint Systems: G2 Brake Caliper Paint System Set

04-12-2012, 02:59 AM	#4
Kandyman619 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Niggeria Posts: 118 Trader Rating: (-1) Feedback Score: -1 reviews	buy some cans of Dupli-Color engine paint and engine clear coat. think its about $7.99 a can. good up to deg 500 F.

04-12-2012, 06:06 AM	#5
az_240 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Phx Posts: 3,097 Trader Rating: (41) Feedback Score: 41 reviews	The clear always yellows over time.... better off with powdercoat. I hear the G2 stuff is pretty good

04-12-2012, 02:42 PM	#8
Driven08 Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Riverside, SoCal Posts: 4,810 Trader Rating: (354) Feedback Score: 354 reviews	I have wrinkle red VHT on my Z32 calipers and Silver on my SR Exhaust Manifold, So far no chips, fading or anything weird

04-12-2012, 03:28 PM	#10
Edwin562 Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Whittier (562) Age: 35 Posts: 4,721 Trader Rating: (35) Feedback Score: 35 reviews	dont be cheap, powdercoat them.. worth every damn penny

04-12-2012, 06:05 PM	#12
az_240 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Phx Posts: 3,097 Trader Rating: (41) Feedback Score: 41 reviews	The VHT stuff sucks because you are supposed to bake the calipers after spraying.... if you are going to go through the trouble of removing the rubber pieces so you can bake you might as well powdercoat them. If you can find a clear coat that will not yellow or chip easily then the rattle can option isn't such a bad idea.... I've searched/tried many different clears and they all yellow after being exposed to heat.