Painting calipers to red

[Mikey_hux]

Hi All,

Hope everyone is doing well.

Just wanted to ask if anyone had any experience with painting the calipers in different color? My ct5v Blackwing currently has the grey-ish color and wanted to paint it red to make it pop.

Few questions;
1. How much did it cost?
2. How long did the paint last? Any issues like chipping or fading?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Speed Racer 007]

I had the Brembo's powder coated on my GT500 in red. They were sent to Cali, don't remember exactly how much (400-500 ?) but they lasted 4-5 years with no issues at all, sold the car. To do it correctly the calipers have to be taken apart and new seals installed.

 

[Mikey_hux]

I had the Brembo's powder coated on my GT500 in red. They were sent to Cali, don't remember exactly how much (400-500 ?) but they lasted 4-5 years with no issues at all, sold the car. To do it correctly the calipers have to be taken apart and new seals installed.

Thank you for the input. I’ll have to get it done professionally.

 

[Speed Racer 007]

Thank you for the input. I’ll have to get it done professionally.

Good luck bud!

 

[Mikey_hux]

Good luck bud!

Thanks bro.

That looks nice. It stands out with a black car.

 

[Speed Racer 007]

10-4, that was one of my all-time favorite cars. Cammed, long tubes, ported blower, etc., etc., 745 whp on 93 tune , 710 tq ... was fun as hell!

 

[Mikey_hux]

10-4, that was one of my all-time favorite cars. Cammed, long tubes, ported blower, etc., etc., 745 whp on 93 tune , 710 tq ... was fun as hell!

Wow sounds like a beast bro

 

[Aaron4BW]

What about swapping someone with the red calipers??

 

[Gilley]

I've always had good results with off the shelf caliper paint. The calipers can be painted on the car. Just tape up everything. Brembo stickers can be found on Amazon and eBay and can be clear coated. I didn't clear coat mine and they never peeled. These are my Camaro SS calipers repainted.

 

[Mikey_hux]

I've always had good results with off the shelf caliper paint. The calipers can be painted on the car. Just tape up everything. Brembo stickers can be found on Amazon and eBay and can be clear coated. I didn't clear coat mine and they never peeled. These are my Camaro SS calipers repainted.

Thanks. Wow those calipers turned out great. I’m looking for a rim repair shop to see if they can paint it. So paint then clear coat? Correct?

 

[Gilley]

I never clear coated my calipers but you can if you want to seal in the decal or make them shinier. I wanted to be able to change out the decal if needed. For some cars where I have painted the calipers black I don't even tape up the pads. They get painted black and disappear behind the wheel. The Brembos are easy to remove the pads and tape up whatever you don't want painted.

 

[Gilley]

This is the kind of rattle can paint I use. Clean the calipers well with brake cleaner first.

Advance Auto Parts - Down for Maintenance

 

[Mikey_hux]

This is the kind of rattle can paint I use. Clean the calipers well with brake cleaner first.

Advance Auto Parts - Down for Maintenance

Thanks bro. I don’t think I can do it myself lol. I don’t have the tools. I’m probably going to look for a shop that can do it for me for a reasonable price.