DIY: How to Paint your Brake Calipers (w/ pics) - Page 2

Wakeboarder11 · 07-31-2007, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by lazyazz_azn

thankz man! where did u buy the caliper paint agian? i went to autozone and advance auto and they ran out of blue, they only have red.

check out my ebay link at the top of my first post in this topic. The seller sells almost all the colors. I think it was 37 shipped?

AznSupastar · 07-31-2007, 11:43 AM

@ Wakeboarder11, where do u jack up the car so that u can fit 2 jack stand on the same side?

**truflip** · 07-31-2007, 01:05 PM

courtesy of highrev1

AznSupastar · 08-02-2007, 12:12 AM

thx, i know where the stand needs to go. but what i meant is where do u place the jack so that when u jack up the car, u can slide in the 2 stands at those 2 spots.

or do u jack it up where the stands go and just share that rubber?

Wakeboarder11 · 08-02-2007, 12:16 AM

i just jacked up both sides of the car using the jacks provided with the spare tire ( the second one was my friends) then placed jack stands on the metal frame of the car where it came out to meet the wheels

**truflip** · 08-02-2007, 01:41 AM

If you look past the "rubber" area.. you will find the body frame. You can also use that to jack the car. Or share the area if you can find convenient room

Funk29 · 08-07-2007, 01:02 AM

Can you take a pic further from your vehicle. Im thinking bout painting my ish too.

WhiTe~Si~ · 08-12-2007, 12:43 PM

how long before you washed the car? i bought the paint at autozone for like 20 that's all it costed an the decals wasn't expensive and makes the car look pretty nice.

e60.deluxe · 08-12-2007, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AznSupastar

thx, i know where the stand needs to go. but what i meant is where do u place the jack so that when u jack up the car, u can slide in the 2 stands at those 2 spots.

or do u jack it up where the stands go and just share that rubber?

go to the front of the car and look underneath. there will be a plastic shield immidiatly underneath the car, and on the far edge (toward back of car) on it there will be an arrow pointing to a metal area, the crossbeam. put the jack there. then where the car is high enough put the jackstands on the side jack points near the wheels.

Wakeboarder11 · 08-13-2007, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhiTe~Si~

how long before you washed the car? i bought the paint at autozone for like 20 that's all it costed an the decals wasn't expensive and makes the car look pretty nice.

haha i actually washed it about 24 hrs later cuz it was really dirty lol. Nothing happened when i washed it, i just didnt blast too much water around the wheel area though

**truflip** · 08-13-2007, 01:25 PM

I used duplicolor :)
Silver looks nice too!

***Mikey6p*** · 08-13-2007, 01:56 PM

Looking nice!

You just need to paint the rest of your pool table to match the red area. No one will have to know.

NavyFlip · 08-14-2007, 09:59 AM

[quote=First of all, I used the G2 Brake Caliper Paint Kit. I bought it brand new off of ebay. It was the cheapest place that I could find that sold the paint kit.[/QUOTE]
i guess it's not cheap after all after you spilled it in your pool table!

just kidding! good job on the DIY. I'm now thinking of doin mine!

DakidzSi · 08-17-2007, 03:40 AM

Look pretty good! I used the kit from FoliaTec and they came out great. I'll be posting pics soon.

DakidzSi · 08-17-2007, 03:42 AM

I would use a brush. I don't have any brush marks on my calipers. The kit has you wait about 15 minutes before you actually start to put the paint on. If you do it too early you'll get paint runs. I put my car on jack stands and did all 4 at the same time. When I finished the 4th I went back around for a second coat.

***Paxton*** · 08-18-2007, 06:45 PM

Check it. From Tirerack...

"NOTE: PaintSystem Sets have a shelf life of six months and must be used between 56-70°F (13-21°C) ambient temperatures. Higher temperatures will cause paint to harden faster than normal. Once the paint and reactor are mixed, there are only 4-6 hours working time. After that, paint left in the can will harden and will not be useable.

Do not paint the mating surfaces where the road wheels attach to the brake drums. The wheel’s mounting hub diameter should be measured and masked off on the brake drum prior to painting.

Paint requires 2 hours curing time before reinstalling wheels. Do not use the vehicle for 24 hours to allow the paint to fully harden. Plan application accordingly."

Did anyone not wait 24 hours after done to drive? Did anyone do it in outside temp higher than 70deg F? It's ******* 90 here, and it ain't gonna be 70, even at night, for a good minute.

Thoughts?

DakidzSi · 08-19-2007, 02:53 AM

Did mine at about 85, felt like 95 with humidity. About the shelf life being six months I don't know about that. I had a paint set from Folia Tec for about 3 years still in the box never opened and it turned out just fine.

I put my wheels back on after about 2 hours and drove it the next day. Not only did I not want to worry about the paint dripping everywhere but if you drive too soon you'll get road crap in the paint that you won't be able to get out later. The calipers will always look dirty after that, unless you painted them black :)

vietnati0nz · 08-19-2007, 03:04 AM

nice DIY

GoldCivic · 08-19-2007, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wakeboarder11

yea i actually bought a pretty good jack after this... figures huh? But they were braced on the metal chasis of the car so they were fine.

You should never work under a car supported by a jack of any type. Use a jack to raise the car so you can use approved jackstands with proper wheel chocks behind wheels still on ground. Common home accident, with often fatal results if you happen to be under the car when it falls and you have the wheels off. Sorry to be a party pooper but did have a friend die doing something similar. Would rather not have you find out the hard way.

Good post on the brake caliper painting. Results look good.

audiophile808 · 08-22-2007, 03:08 PM

I already ordered the same paint kit that you used off of Ebay, as well as the "HONDA" decals from the site you suggested. I was curious, have you had any problems with the decals reacting to the high temps? Mr. Fukuyama from Grafixpressions said that the vinyl is "all seasons rated for 5 years". Just curious as to your personal experience with the decals... Great DIY. Thanks!

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truflip Mad Destroyer Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ottawa, ON Age: 22 Posts: 8,424 iTrader: 11 / 100%	If you look past the "rubber" area.. you will find the body frame. You can also use that to jack the car. Or share the area if you can find convenient room __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------ Project 8 - October 2008 Photography Challenge "Physical Traces"

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truflip Mad Destroyer Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ottawa, ON Age: 22 Posts: 8,424 iTrader: 11 / 100%	I used duplicolor :) Silver looks nice too! __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------ Project 8 - October 2008 Photography Challenge "Physical Traces"

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AznSupastar Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,920 2007 Taffeta White Si Coupe iTrader: 5 / 100%	@ Wakeboarder11, where do u jack up the car so that u can fit 2 jack stand on the same side?

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AznSupastar Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,920 2007 Taffeta White Si Coupe iTrader: 5 / 100%	thx, i know where the stand needs to go. but what i meant is where do u place the jack so that when u jack up the car, u can slide in the 2 stands at those 2 spots. or do u jack it up where the stands go and just share that rubber?

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Wakeboarder11 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Yorba Linda, CA Age: 19 Posts: 1,015 Tyler iTrader: 4 / 100%	i just jacked up both sides of the car using the jacks provided with the spare tire ( the second one was my friends) then placed jack stands on the metal frame of the car where it came out to meet the wheels

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Funk29 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 42 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Can you take a pic further from your vehicle. Im thinking bout painting my ish too.

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WhiTe~Si~ Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Queens Age: 20 Posts: 1,252 Reaz iTrader: 5 / 100%	how long before you washed the car? i bought the paint at autozone for like 20 that's all it costed an the decals wasn't expensive and makes the car look pretty nice.

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NavyFlip Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: caliPORNia Posts: 813 Navy Flip iTrader: 4 / 100%	[quote=First of all, I used the G2 Brake Caliper Paint Kit. I bought it brand new off of ebay. It was the cheapest place that I could find that sold the paint kit.[/QUOTE] i guess it's not cheap after all after you spilled it in your pool table! just kidding! good job on the DIY. I'm now thinking of doin mine!

08-17-2007, 03:40 AM	#34 (permalink)
DakidzSi Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chi-town Posts: 189 George iTrader: 1 / 100%	Look pretty good! I used the kit from FoliaTec and they came out great. I'll be posting pics soon.

08-17-2007, 03:42 AM	#35 (permalink)
DakidzSi Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chi-town Posts: 189 George iTrader: 1 / 100%	I would use a brush. I don't have any brush marks on my calipers. The kit has you wait about 15 minutes before you actually start to put the paint on. If you do it too early you'll get paint runs. I put my car on jack stands and did all 4 at the same time. When I finished the 4th I went back around for a second coat.

08-18-2007, 06:45 PM	#36 (permalink)
*Paxton* Partymember 101 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nashville, TN Age: 23 Posts: 417 ninja warriah iTrader: 2 / 100%	Check it. From Tirerack... "NOTE: PaintSystem Sets have a shelf life of six months and must be used between 56-70°F (13-21°C) ambient temperatures. Higher temperatures will cause paint to harden faster than normal. Once the paint and reactor are mixed, there are only 4-6 hours working time. After that, paint left in the can will harden and will not be useable. Do not paint the mating surfaces where the road wheels attach to the brake drums. The wheel’s mounting hub diameter should be measured and masked off on the brake drum prior to painting. Paint requires 2 hours curing time before reinstalling wheels. Do not use the vehicle for 24 hours to allow the paint to fully harden. Plan application accordingly." Did anyone not wait 24 hours after done to drive? Did anyone do it in outside temp higher than 70deg F? It's ******* 90 here, and it ain't gonna be 70, even at night, for a good minute. Thoughts?

08-19-2007, 02:53 AM	#37 (permalink)
DakidzSi Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chi-town Posts: 189 George iTrader: 1 / 100%	Did mine at about 85, felt like 95 with humidity. About the shelf life being six months I don't know about that. I had a paint set from Folia Tec for about 3 years still in the box never opened and it turned out just fine. I put my wheels back on after about 2 hours and drove it the next day. Not only did I not want to worry about the paint dripping everywhere but if you drive too soon you'll get road crap in the paint that you won't be able to get out later. The calipers will always look dirty after that, unless you painted them black :)

08-19-2007, 03:04 AM	#38 (permalink)
vietnati0nz Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Leandro, Ca Posts: 167 Rin iTrader: 0 / 0%	nice DIY

08-22-2007, 03:08 PM	#40 (permalink)
audiophile808 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Portland, Texas Age: 25 Posts: 6 Adam Dodge iTrader: 0 / 0%	I already ordered the same paint kit that you used off of Ebay, as well as the "HONDA" decals from the site you suggested. I was curious, have you had any problems with the decals reacting to the high temps? Mr. Fukuyama from Grafixpressions said that the vinyl is "all seasons rated for 5 years". Just curious as to your personal experience with the decals... Great DIY. Thanks!