caliper paint ?

BJFoster · 07-01-2009, 04:45 PM

i already painted my calipers red using the diy on this site, however i did a terrible job.(i used the brush kit). i want to re-do it, actually take the calipers off and spray them so its even.

do i need to strip the old paint? how do i go about doing this?

***Chubs*** · 07-01-2009, 04:48 PM

goodluck. that shiz is hard to get off of even your hands...

***jeffs06si*** · 07-01-2009, 06:50 PM

sandblast maybe??

BJFoster · 07-01-2009, 06:59 PM

ok well do you think i can just spray over it and it will come out even? its going to be the same color.

Falchon1 · 07-01-2009, 10:17 PM

I also painted my calipers, and even though I did a pretty good job, they got tore up from driving around in the winter up here. So I'm in the same situation as you, and the idea that I had was to throw a thin layer of primer on top of the previous paint, smooth it out, and then just use a better paint and more coats right on top. Anyone ever tried this, and if so what were your results?

vikram · 07-02-2009, 07:49 PM

You dont really have to do all that, just paint using proper caliper paint and a foam brush - taking the wheels off gives you enough access to the areas that are visible. That's how I did mine.

***jeffs06si*** · 07-02-2009, 11:25 PM

you have to take the wheels off...

P1ng · 07-02-2009, 11:27 PM

u would have to bleed your breaks if u took ur calipers off.. i wouldnt waste my time

***holtzy08si*** · 07-02-2009, 11:41 PM

sand blasting would be the best bet....or you could use a wire brush attachment on a drill to get off all of the loose paint... then d-etch the area you want to paint with denatured alchahol... then repaint and let dry

***holtzy08si*** · 07-02-2009, 11:42 PM

i cant spell for sh*t

phoenixdrago12 · 07-03-2009, 12:00 AM

Paint Stripper!!!!

beast14 · 07-03-2009, 12:37 AM

lol i ma just spray paint my calipers ..

camaroto07si · 07-03-2009, 12:49 AM

i got a litle overspray on mine so i used some paint thinner... make sure you dont get it on any plastic though cuz it will eat it.... heres mine...

***jeffs06si*** · 07-03-2009, 01:33 PM

I like the green^^^

BJFoster · 07-03-2009, 04:20 PM

that green is dirty! well like i said i already did part of mine, sould i just spray over the old stuff? or will it mix terrible cause of the old 3 coats?

CivicEX · 07-04-2009, 12:39 AM

How did you mess it up with the brush? Did you lay the coat to heavily? I've never had a problem using the G2 kit (brush) If you take them off maybe some kind of acid bath or something to peel that paint.

badassdawg · 07-04-2009, 03:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camaroto07si

i got a litle overspray on mine so i used some paint thinner... make sure you dont get it on any plastic though cuz it will eat it.... heres mine...

How did you get the Honda logo on?

no_torque · 07-04-2009, 03:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by badassdawg

How did you get the Honda logo on?

They're from GrafiXpressions - Express yourself in vinyl form!.... Good quality vinyl decals.

camaroto07si · 07-04-2009, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by no_torque

They're from GrafiXpressions - Express yourself in vinyl form!.... Good quality vinyl decals.

yep he guess right...

BJFoster · 07-04-2009, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CivicEX

How did you mess it up with the brush? Did you lay the coat to heavily? I've never had a problem using the G2 kit (brush) If you take them off maybe some kind of acid bath or something to peel that paint.

i didnt do the whole caliper. i got lazy and just did what was visible. i want to go back and do the whole caliper now.

07-01-2009, 04:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
BJFoster Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 354 Brian Foster iTrader: 0 / 0%	caliper paint ? i already painted my calipers red using the diy on this site, however i did a terrible job.(i used the brush kit). i want to re-do it, actually take the calipers off and spray them so its even. do i need to strip the old paint? how do i go about doing this?

07-01-2009, 04:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
*Chubs* New G owner-I haz torque! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 7,813 Token G35 Guy iTrader: 5 / 100%	goodluck. that shiz is hard to get off of even your hands... __________________ "HP is how fast you hit the wall. TORQUE is how much of the wall you take with you."

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vikram Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Oceanside CA Posts: 117 iTrader: 0 / 0%	You dont really have to do all that, just paint using proper caliper paint and a foam brush - taking the wheels off gives you enough access to the areas that are visible. That's how I did mine.

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*jeffs06si* VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Prince George,VA Posts: 247 Jeff iTrader: 0 / 0%	you have to take the wheels off...

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P1ng Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: ATX Age: 21 Posts: 3,735 Ping iTrader: 7 / 100%	u would have to bleed your breaks if u took ur calipers off.. i wouldnt waste my time

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*holtzy08si* VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gorgia Age: 30 Posts: 416 Eric iTrader: 0 / 0%	sand blasting would be the best bet....or you could use a wire brush attachment on a drill to get off all of the loose paint... then d-etch the area you want to paint with denatured alchahol... then repaint and let dry

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BJFoster Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 354 Brian Foster iTrader: 0 / 0%	that green is dirty! well like i said i already did part of mine, sould i just spray over the old stuff? or will it mix terrible cause of the old 3 coats?

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CivicEX Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: West Burbs Chicago Posts: 1,895 iTrader: 0 / 0%	How did you mess it up with the brush? Did you lay the coat to heavily? I've never had a problem using the G2 kit (brush) If you take them off maybe some kind of acid bath or something to peel that paint.