Caliper Painting

[WRXGRL09]

Yes...I was busy this weekend.
I decided to paint my calipers as a quick thing that would take only a couple of hours. I chose the kit that didn't make you take them off and was a brush on.
http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac23/wrxgrl09/TheCars048.jpg
It provided you with the paint, brake cleaner, etc.

Since my WRX is pretty new, my calipers were very clean. I had minimal cleaning time. During cleaning...tape off all rubber and plastic.
http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac23/wrxgrl09/TheCars044.jpg

Follow all directions for the paint-since it has a reactive agent.
http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac23/wrxgrl09/TheCars052.jpg

I did two coats.
http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac23/wrxgrl09/TheCars059.jpg

With the wheels back on...

http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac23/wrxgrl09/TheCars064.jpg
http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac23/wrxgrl09/TheCars066.jpg

I was very happy with the way they came out. We shall see what happens after time and wear and tear.

[SubyGirl8330]

looks great!

[Freak]

nice looks good. I have used that kit several times and recommend it every time

[xxthat girlxx]

Sweet! Lookin' good!

[LegacyGirl77]

wow I love the color!!

[arlia11]

Mine are so grody because they are old. I don't think I could paint mine :( sadness.

[xxthat girlxx]

^We just needs lots of elbow grease. We could try if you wanted to.

[arlia11]

I would need gold paint :D

[xxthat girlxx]

Gold paint exists.

[arlia11]

Weee! Gaudy Calipers here I come! Sounds like a subiegirls meet ;)

[SubyGirl8330]

Gold paint exists.

yep from the same company

[08vtwrx]

Nice 09 wrxgrl09!!!!! I painted my calipers but they are starting to look like poo from the brake dust. Great job diggin the pink!!!!

[WRXGRL09]

Nice 09 wrxgrl09!!!!! I painted my calipers but they are starting to look like poo from the brake dust. Great job diggin the pink!!!!

Thanks! ;)

[03wrx girl]

i love the pink!!!! my boyfriend and i started to paint mine but as of right now i only have half a painted caliper because we couldn't get ANY of my lugs off and then found out i had a seized bolt in my break so im super jealous of your calipers right now!!!

[SassySTi284]

those look sweet!!

[ylime]

Yes...I was busy this weekend.
I decided to paint my calipers as a quick thing that would take only a couple of hours. I chose the kit that didn't make you take them off and was a brush on.
http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac23/wrxgrl09/TheCars048.jpg
It provided you with the paint, brake cleaner, etc.

Since my WRX is pretty new, my calipers were very clean. I had minimal cleaning time. During cleaning...tape off all rubber and plastic.
http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac23/wrxgrl09/TheCars044.jpg

Follow all directions for the paint-since it has a reactive agent.
http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac23/wrxgrl09/TheCars052.jpg

I did two coats.
http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac23/wrxgrl09/TheCars059.jpg

With the wheels back on...

http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac23/wrxgrl09/TheCars064.jpg
http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac23/wrxgrl09/TheCars066.jpg

I was very happy with the way they came out. We shall see what happens after time and wear and tear.


:) nice!!!

[Arie]

I'd need yellow, but I'm thinking of just upgrading to FHI STi calipers when I need to do my brakes. I also heard from a guy at a local paint store that putting a hard clear coat on your calipers or anything else that gets super hot will keep the paint from chipping off. That's in case you can't find caliper/engine paint in the colour you want. I have yet to try this but I know caliper paint doesn't come in sonic yellow, nor have I ever seen purple.

[PinkTWRX]

That actually looks pretty sweet! Too bad once I get my Pink wheels you wouldn't notice them. :sadbanana:

[Kitty4Cat]

Those are very nice!!
Pink!!! :devil:

[Lo.]

Yes...I was busy this weekend.
I decided to paint my calipers as a quick thing that would take only a couple of hours. I chose the kit that didn't make you take them off and was a brush on.
http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac23/wrxgrl09/TheCars048.jpg
It provided you with the paint, brake cleaner, etc.

Since my WRX is pretty new, my calipers were very clean. I had minimal cleaning time. During cleaning...tape off all rubber and plastic.
http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac23/wrxgrl09/TheCars044.jpg

Follow all directions for the paint-since it has a reactive agent.
http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac23/wrxgrl09/TheCars052.jpg

I did two coats.
http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac23/wrxgrl09/TheCars059.jpg

With the wheels back on...

http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac23/wrxgrl09/TheCars064.jpg
http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac23/wrxgrl09/TheCars066.jpg

I was very happy with the way they came out. We shall see what happens after time and wear and tear.

looks awesome!!

[MissVenezuela85]

Those look killer! I want red but I'm just too lazy to do them lol

[STiNA]

Wow I never knew a kit like that ever existed. They turned out amazing!

[ksubi]

I wanna do that meow. :D

[PinkTWRX]

you have inspired me... since i am going to be getting new wheels where you'll see my calipers more... and they're kinda dingy...

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll71/NickANDTina/WRX/2a672750.jpg

the thing is i cant decide... black or silver... i can't do pink cause my new wheels are going to be powdercoated pink.

[ylime]

i vote black! just like your RA's

[Laynie8688]

you have inspired me... since i am going to be getting new wheels where you'll see my calipers more... and they're kinda dingy...

http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll71/NickANDTina/WRX/2a672750.jpg

the thing is i cant decide... black or silver... i can't do pink cause my new wheels are going to be powdercoated pink.

I also vote black! They'd look really good with your new powdercoated pink wheels.

[xxthat girlxx]

I'm thinking that when I do my brakes soon I'm going to need new calipers. Maybe I'll paint them first before they go on the car...

[PinkTWRX]

I'm thinking that when I do my brakes soon I'm going to need new calipers. Maybe I'll paint them first before they go on the car...

Nick is re-doing his brakes slowly and going to repaint them before they go on the car. we read the destructions on the website and it said you cant drive for 24hrs. but you can put the wheels back on after 2... fine for me... but for him that's difficult.

[xxthat girlxx]

But if I paint before they even go on the car and they dry for 24hrs I'll be fine.

Actually, I may upgrade to 06/07 2/4 pot calipers if I can find a decent deal.

[PinkTWRX]

But if I paint before they even go on the car and they dry for 24hrs I'll be fine.

yeah... i say nick is slowly doing his brake redo because he is collecting parts haha... we're wheelin and dealin here... never pay full price for much that goes on his car... or even pay anything hahahaha :lol:

[xxthat girlxx]

If you can do it that way you make out saving money sometimes!

[AKLGT]

G2 makes the best paint kit for calipers imo. the duplicolor one sucks. it chips too easy.

[SassySTi284]

^G2 Paint rocks!! This is how we did Whit's Brembos
Bare Brembos Stripped and Sanded
http://i769.photobucket.com/albums/xx335/subieazul261/DSC08717.jpg
First coat
http://i769.photobucket.com/albums/xx335/subieazul261/DSC08720.jpg
3 Coats in
http://i769.photobucket.com/albums/xx335/subieazul261/DSC08726.jpg
5 Coats later
http://i769.photobucket.com/albums/xx335/subieazul261/DSC08727.jpg
Then 4 coats of clear and a JDM STi sticker;)
On car over a year later
http://i769.photobucket.com/albums/xx335/subieazul261/100MEDIAIMAG0012.jpg
http://i769.photobucket.com/albums/xx335/subieazul261/100MEDIAIMAG0011.jpg