Brake Calipers re-paint - help
Hey folks, I own a 2001 Boxster S and I would like to redo the brake calipers are they are really dull. I am not sure but they look like the original calipers are flat (smooth surface) and perhaps are powder coated? I picked up some Dupli-Colour caliper kit (Red), some wet sandpaper, brake cleaner, ordered new decals, and also a can of VHT Clear Gloss paint to use over the decals as a finish.
Can anyone tell me if I am on the right track and if it will turn out really well? I don't want to risk doing this project to find out this stuff won't work on the original brake calipers. Any help would be appreciated... thanks! |
Follow the suggestions of the hundred or so threads on this subject. You'll be fine.
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I used that Duplicolor caliper paint and it's held up well. Get busy.
Just remember that it will take nearly a full can of brake cleaner per caliper to get them clean enough to paint. |
Should I just paint over the old decals? Do I need to remove the old clear coat on the calipers? I have concerns about the paint actually sticking to the caliper because they are very smooth - what is the best way to prep them? Thanks everyone.
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Painting 101 - 95% work is prep
If you want it to last - Remove all grease and dirt Remove all clear coat and decals Remove any loose original Red paint so surface is stable for new paint I did a temp fix that's held up ok for a couple years I removed any flaking clear coat. Cleaned with soap and water Then re-clear coated. That made a big difference. I will do what you are doing but as I said, get down to painted surface then paint. I have to think removing the calipers would make this job so much easier and better as well Get some before and After pics |
Scrape the old decals off or they will show as raised outlines under the new paint. How do I know... :)
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Prep work! Use brake cleaner and sandpaper to get a smooth, even surface. I used the VHT red and clear, came out great!
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Gotta be careful with what you use to clean your rims, mine were perfect shape then suddenly the clear coat bubbled right off. I am pretty sure it was from tire cleaners, stick to regular car soap and wax. Use a mini swiffer and no more brake dust
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What is the best way to Remove all clear coat and decals from the calipers?
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Always sand stickers off. |
Ok thanks. The Original Porsche logo is a sticker/decal ? Or is it something thats embedded into the caliper steel? Will the brake cleaner take the original clear coat off ? Someone talked about using painter stripper chemical on them - but on first thought that seemed like a bad idea.... but I'm no expert
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Thanks everyone for the info.
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Just do it... ;)
I believe the OEM "Porsche" is painted on with a stencil, not a decal (mine was). http://i875.photobucket.com/albums/a...otos/green.jpg |
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The clear coat is the toughest to get right. Make sure you're a foot away from the surface and I suggest doing one coat only as it's easy to get runs and too much material becomes milky instead of clear. 400 grit works good. I think you'll impress yourself ...
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That color looks awesome :)
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