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Old 12-28-2022, 04:26 AM   #1
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Thoughts on powder coating calipers

I have a 2004 Boxster special edition, so the calipers are matte silver. The back calipers look good, but the fronts seem to have a buildup of dust that I can't get off. Plus, I would prefer "shiny" calipers like a Boxster S to the matte finish they have now.

I have painted calipers in the past, but I'm wondering if anyone has experience with sending the calipers off to be powder coated. Any recommendations for a shop?

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Old 12-28-2022, 06:48 AM   #2
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wouldn't you now have an issue with the piston bores -- you'd have to either block that off, or hone them out.

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Old 12-28-2022, 06:51 AM   #3
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I think most powder coaters block them off.
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Old 12-28-2022, 08:42 AM   #4
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I have sent motorcycle brake calipers to get powder coated many times. Just make sure they block off everything where you don`t want sand gotten into and remove everything that won`t withstand high temperaure.
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Old 12-28-2022, 07:56 PM   #5
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I did mine. You should rebuild them and the inner seals are a bit of a bear to get. Make sure whomever does it knows how to handle and mask calipers. I had to have mine stripped and done again. Do they look awesome? Yes! Was it expensive and a ton of work and back and forth yes as well.
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Old 12-29-2022, 09:01 AM   #6
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I had the calipers repainted, he re-did the lettering and then clear coated everything. I found new emblems for the wheels on ebay.




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