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This is a job that doesn't require nearly as much thinking as you might think!
I've painted calipers on my Boxster and prior to that a BMW Z4. My 17 year old painted the calipers on his 323ci recently as well. Pedro's instructions are great.
I did mine as follows, using brush on caliper paint.
1. Raise one side of car and pull wheels.
2. Spray and clean calipers as best you can with Brake cleaner ( I used 1 can per side of car).
3. Use blue painters tape to mask off the bleed valve and brake lines.
4. Use news paper to cover rotor.
5. Apply a couple of coats to each wheel.
6. Let dry for a couple of hours and put your 'Porsche' sticker on if you want.
7. Install wheels, lower car and repeat for other side.
8. Give the car at 'till the next day before you drive.
We didn't bother to add any clear over the color and the calipers have held up quite well. Its been three years for me with the Boxster. I may repaint again next year or two.
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