Painting brake callipers! Is it bad?

speedzak · 12th July 2006, 19:31

That's nice! That's sorted out! Will paint it myself tomorrow. No spray, so brush for now.

Whattya guys have to say about painting the rear brake drums?

Will it be counted as a moron activity? LOL!!

speedzak · 12th July 2006, 21:15

Will the same laws apply for painting the brake drums? Painting the outsides of the drum will make 'em look a stunner, Me thinks.

jkdas · 12th July 2006, 22:43

Now you confsue me speedzak! Shouldnt I paint both?

speedzak · 13th July 2006, 00:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkdas

Now you confsue me speedzak! Shouldnt I paint both?

Confusion is the heck of the game. LOL!
Exactly JK, all the 4 wheels have to be painted. Front callipers only and rear drums. Right?
It's difficult to paint the whole disc brake assembly except the callipers (painting discs? Moronic! Some say). Painting the exterior of drum is the only way for drum brakes. Ain't it guys?

jkdas · 13th July 2006, 08:34

Lets the rains stop. Its gonna be red all around. HEHE

low_bass_makker · 13th July 2006, 11:03

I think powder coating can also be done....... in powder coating the paint gets in to the surface and I hope it will not wearout with heat..........

speedzak · 13th July 2006, 12:50

Could anybody please put up pics of any painted callipers. Not a hash from the web. But your own cars!!

It'll help many upcoming car fanatics!

whatcanthisbe · 13th July 2006, 12:53

go ahead paint yr calipers and drums be sure to cover all moving parts and clean wthe areas you wanna pait with a good quality strong brake cleaner

Jvice · 13th July 2006, 15:05

Hey Viper,

Where can i get a set of these calliper covers in mumbai - any idea if they make them for the ikon?

Jvice.

speedzak · 13th July 2006, 22:59

I'm in the process of painting both front and back. And for an added zing I'm painting the engine accents too.

Regarding painting engine parts, Is it advisable??
I'd like to paint some parts like AC pipes, Radiator hoses etc..
Any problem doing so?

jkdas · 13th July 2006, 23:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedzak

I'm in the process of painting both front and back. And for an added zing I'm painting the engine accents too.

Regarding painting engine parts, Is it advisable??
I'd like to paint some parts like AC pipes, Radiator hoses etc..
Any problem doing so?

left over paints frm your construction business?

You shouldnt paint inside engine bay on parts like rubber hoses I guess.

speedzak · 14th July 2006, 13:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkdas

left over paints frm your construction business?

You shouldnt paint inside engine bay on parts like rubber hoses I guess.

Plenty of paint left over this side! That's the reason to paint the town red!

Why no painting on rubber parts?
Painting AC pipes are ok?

EVO6 · 14th July 2006, 17:10

DC Trends has Caliper Paint.. Going to get mine painted.. Its a special paint and retains the gloss even after high temp usage.. I have used the Standard Dupont paint before but after 5-6 months the paint loose gloss and then starts to look ugly..
Cheerssss

viper · 14th July 2006, 20:28

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Originally Posted by EVO6

DC Trends has Caliper Paint.. Going to get mine painted.. Its a special paint and retains the gloss even after high temp usage.. I have used the Standard Dupont paint before but after 5-6 months the paint loose gloss and then starts to look ugly..
Cheerssss

Hi Bhushan,

You are right. You get this at 4 Seasons as well as Opera House. The whole kit sells for Rs4.5k approx. One set is good for around 8 sets of callipers.

Viper

Kaizer Sozay · 14th July 2006, 21:51

Simple paint job on my caipers done by by mechanic with some leftover red paint that he had, has not lost the colour for the past 3 months.

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/iipcache/34037.jpg

12th July 2006, 19:31	#31
speedzak BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: India Posts: 4,347 Thanked: 27 Times	That's nice! That's sorted out! Will paint it myself tomorrow. No spray, so brush for now. Whattya guys have to say about painting the rear brake drums? Will it be counted as a moron activity? LOL!!
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12th July 2006, 21:15	#32
speedzak BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: India Posts: 4,347 Thanked: 27 Times	Will the same laws apply for painting the brake drums? Painting the outsides of the drum will make 'em look a stunner, Me thinks.
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12th July 2006, 22:43	#33
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,492 Times View My Garage	Now you confsue me speedzak! Shouldnt I paint both?
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13th July 2006, 08:34	#35
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,492 Times View My Garage	Lets the rains stop. Its gonna be red all around. HEHE
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13th July 2006, 11:03	#36
low_bass_makker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Faridabad Posts: 6,815 Thanked: 305 Times View My Garage	I think powder coating can also be done....... in powder coating the paint gets in to the surface and I hope it will not wearout with heat..........
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13th July 2006, 12:50	#37
speedzak BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: India Posts: 4,347 Thanked: 27 Times	Could anybody please put up pics of any painted callipers. Not a hash from the web. But your own cars!! It'll help many upcoming car fanatics!
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13th July 2006, 12:53	#38
whatcanthisbe BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: http://www.wandering-online.com Posts: 499 Thanked: 6 Times	go ahead paint yr calipers and drums be sure to cover all moving parts and clean wthe areas you wanna pait with a good quality strong brake cleaner
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13th July 2006, 15:05	#39
Jvice Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 4 Thanked: 0 Times	Hey Viper, Where can i get a set of these calliper covers in mumbai - any idea if they make them for the ikon? Jvice.
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13th July 2006, 22:59	#40
speedzak BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: India Posts: 4,347 Thanked: 27 Times	I'm in the process of painting both front and back. And for an added zing I'm painting the engine accents too. Regarding painting engine parts, Is it advisable?? I'd like to paint some parts like AC pipes, Radiator hoses etc.. Any problem doing so?
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14th July 2006, 17:10	#43
EVO6 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 488 Thanked: 11 Times	DC Trends has Caliper Paint.. Going to get mine painted.. Its a special paint and retains the gloss even after high temp usage.. I have used the Standard Dupont paint before but after 5-6 months the paint loose gloss and then starts to look ugly.. Cheerssss
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14th July 2006, 21:51	#45
Kaizer Sozay BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Melbourne Posts: 333 Thanked: 5 Times View My Garage	Simple paint job on my caipers done by by mechanic with some leftover red paint that he had, has not lost the colour for the past 3 months. http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/iipcache/34037.jpg Last edited by Kaizer Sozay : 14th July 2006 at 21:52.
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