Caliper Covers?

[beo_tom]

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was the paint high temperature rated by chance?

 

[b-real]

1 coat high temp primer
2-3 coats color (not high temp)
add decal if desired
1 coat high temp clear

I have used this process on multiple vehicles over the years with no issues. Only time I have issues is when a tire shop puts new tires on and bangs the caliper while taking the wheel off and chips the paint

 

[beo_tom]

1 coat high temp primer
2-3 coats color (not high temp)
1 coat high temp clear

I have used this process on multiple vehicles over the years with no issues. Only time I have issues is when a tire shop puts new tires on and bangs the caliper while taking the wheel off and chips the paint

I hope you don't mind, but I'll be stealing the idea

 

[b-real]

It wasnt my idea to begin with, so feel free to continue the plundering.

In case it helps you decide how to do it, here are "my" steps:
1. lift vehicle (use jack stands for safety)
2. remove wheel
3. clean caliper (wire brush and acetone wipe)
4. remove caliper
5. remove pads and pins/guides
6. mask caliper piston(s) and bleed fitting
7. mask rotor (I use a plastic shopping bag)
8. install empty caliper
9. mask caliper bolts and surrounding areas for overspray
10. paint
11. reinstall everything when fully dry (~3hrs after final coat seems to be enough in my experience)

In process pics from doing one of my other vehicles

 

[beo_tom]

It wasnt my idea to begin with, so feel free to continue the plundering.

In case it helps you decide how to do it, here are "my" steps:
1. lift vehicle (use jack stands for safety)
2. remove wheel
3. clean caliper (wire brush and acetone wipe)
4. remove caliper
5. remove pads and pins/guides
6. mask caliper piston(s) and bleed fitting
7. mask rotor (I use a plastic shopping bag)
8. install empty caliper
9. mask caliper bolts and surrounding areas for overspray
10. paint
11. reinstall everything when fully dry (~3hrs after final coat seems to be enough in my experience)

In process pics from doing one of my other vehicles

Excellent, looking forward to doing this myself. Appreciate the step by step too

 

[ETN]

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Having never painted calipers, what's a quick rundown of the process? Looks sharp.

 

[Escape Hatch]

Having never painted calipers, what's a quick rundown of the process? Looks sharp.

G2 is good stuff, works well.