DIY: How to Paint your Brake Calipers (w/ pics) - Page 3

samx109 · 08-23-2007, 09:44 PM

i just ordered my paint and decals... i can't wait until i do these :)

8thGen-06-Black-Si · 08-23-2007, 10:24 PM

Just did mine today. Will post some pics up tomorrow.

audiophile808 · 08-25-2007, 07:37 PM

If anybody could tell me if the GraffiXpressions decals work OK with the high temperatures, I would sincerely appreciate it. I already ordered everything that the originator of this thread used for his DYI... I'm just curious. If they can't handle the heat, I'll use the decals elsewhere. Thanks!

Wakeboarder11 · 08-27-2007, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by audiophile808

If anybody could tell me if the GraffiXpressions decals work OK with the high temperatures, I would sincerely appreciate it. I already ordered everything that the originator of this thread used for his DYI... I'm just curious. If they can't handle the heat, I'll use the decals elsewhere. Thanks!

Yup they are working great for me so far. The only thing is i got the gold metallic color, and the shine of it is kind of fading away, but you can barely notice it. As far as problems with them sticking, none so far here.

audiophile808 · 08-27-2007, 06:07 PM

Cool! Well, your brakes look great, and I can't wait to do mine. And your wheels were a great choice! Thanks for the reply.

8thGen-06-Black-Si · 08-27-2007, 07:45 PM

Here are 2 pictures of mine. I got the same decals but in black.

tommyroo · 08-28-2007, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by e60.deluxe

uhh nice DIY, but i have to chime in on this, please dont keep your car on scissor jacks. they are meant to get the car high enough to slide a jack stand underneath. using 1 at a time to change a spare tire is fine, but if the car is gonna be up for a while, get some jack stands.

Okay, maybe I'm a dolt. I tried to put jack stands under my car once. Couldn't figure out where to put them. The area designed to hold the weight of the car is only big enough for the jack. So once it was jacked up I didn't know where to stick the jack stands. Does this make sense?

JDoc · 08-28-2007, 11:45 AM

Thanks for the DIY bro, will be doin this soon.

JDoc · 08-28-2007, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by 8thGen-06-Black-Si

Here are 2 pictures of mine. I got the same decals but in black.

Nice rims bro.

DakidzSi · 08-29-2007, 01:11 PM

Calipers look great! I would like to know where you got the honda stickers. I've painted mine already and would like to get the stickers in black. I'll post pictures soon. I'm working on my IMC right now.

8thGen-06-Black-Si · 08-29-2007, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by DakidzSi

Calipers look great! I would like to know where you got the honda stickers. I've painted mine already and would like to get the stickers in black. I'll post pictures soon. I'm working on my IMC right now.

I got the decals from grafixpressions.com

***NitrousG35*** · 08-29-2007, 02:57 PM

To the OP, great write up and funny commentary. Your calipers look great, especially with those OZ wheels. Now that I have seen it done, makes me want to do it now.

Esoter1c · 08-31-2007, 05:26 PM

Hey Thanks for the DIY!

I just bought some spraypaint from Lordco and taped/masked everything off with tape and newspaper, unfortunately the rain and wind started picking up so I wasn't able to finish any other than my front left caliper. I haven't decided what I think about it yet either, people say they like it but I dunno. Neutron Blue Metallic is such a hard colour to match anything with. Anyways here are pics (I forgot to get one with it all masked off, but oh well I've still got 3 calipers to go!).

Wakeboarder11 · 08-31-2007, 06:43 PM

that looks good dude. I used the brush because i didnt want to take the chance of overspray getting on the inside of my wheel wells and my car. But that is a nice color though

Grimey · 09-02-2007, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Paxton

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?

I was quick to do mine and didn't realize you were supposed to wait. I painted them each with 2 coats (3 on the area that shows) and waited a half hour before putting each wheel back on.

Drove it about an hour after it was done, and have had no problems thus far with the paint kit I got at Auto Zone.

**CrackThatTec45** · 09-07-2007, 09:51 PM

Heres My Thread

sidecut305 · 09-09-2007, 11:06 PM

Painted my calipers this week weekend with the G2, I'm really liking it

. Thanks for the DIY, +1.

xdreamhonda · 09-10-2007, 12:25 AM

nice job dude...and awesome post.

civicrider56 · 09-18-2007, 06:46 PM

i painted the brakes just like you did and after about 3 months its was chipping really bad and looked awful. i ended up taking the paint off...

Grimey · 09-19-2007, 10:45 AM

I painted mine and love it, but I can't decide if putting decals on them or not would be rice.

Half of me says yes, the other no.

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audiophile808 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Portland, Texas Age: 25 Posts: 6 Adam Dodge iTrader: 0 / 0%	If anybody could tell me if the GraffiXpressions decals work OK with the high temperatures, I would sincerely appreciate it. I already ordered everything that the originator of this thread used for his DYI... I'm just curious. If they can't handle the heat, I'll use the decals elsewhere. Thanks!

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audiophile808 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Portland, Texas Age: 25 Posts: 6 Adam Dodge iTrader: 0 / 0%	Cool! Well, your brakes look great, and I can't wait to do mine. And your wheels were a great choice! Thanks for the reply.

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8thGen-06-Black-Si Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 174 iTrader: 8 / 100%	Here are 2 pictures of mine. I got the same decals but in black.

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JDoc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 127 J iTrader: 2 / 100%	Thanks for the DIY bro, will be doin this soon.

08-29-2007, 01:11 PM	#50 (permalink)
DakidzSi Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chi-town Posts: 182 George iTrader: 1 / 100%	Calipers look great! I would like to know where you got the honda stickers. I've painted mine already and would like to get the stickers in black. I'll post pictures soon. I'm working on my IMC right now.

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*NitrousG35* Mr. Cowl Induction Join Date: May 2007 Location: To Infiniti and beyond... Posts: 9,815 Wild VTEC'n Bill iTrader: 3 / 100%	To the OP, great write up and funny commentary. Your calipers look great, especially with those OZ wheels. Now that I have seen it done, makes me want to do it now.

08-31-2007, 05:26 PM	#53 (permalink)
Esoter1c Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Maple Ridge, BC Age: 20 Posts: 55 Alex iTrader: 0 / 0%	Hey Thanks for the DIY! I just bought some spraypaint from Lordco and taped/masked everything off with tape and newspaper, unfortunately the rain and wind started picking up so I wasn't able to finish any other than my front left caliper. I haven't decided what I think about it yet either, people say they like it but I dunno. Neutron Blue Metallic is such a hard colour to match anything with. Anyways here are pics (I forgot to get one with it all masked off, but oh well I've still got 3 calipers to go!).

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Wakeboarder11 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Yorba Linda, CA Age: 19 Posts: 1,009 Tyler iTrader: 4 / 100%	that looks good dude. I used the brush because i didnt want to take the chance of overspray getting on the inside of my wheel wells and my car. But that is a nice color though

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sidecut305 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Rochester, NY Age: 24 Posts: 357 FA Crew #81 iTrader: 7 / 100%	Painted my calipers this week weekend with the G2, I'm really liking it . Thanks for the DIY, +1.

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09-19-2007, 10:45 AM	#60 (permalink)
Grimey Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lebanon, PA Posts: 233 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I painted mine and love it, but I can't decide if putting decals on them or not would be rice. Half of me says yes, the other no.