I finally got my brake calipers and rotors painted.

4X4CHICHI · Post by **4X4CHICHI** » Sun Jun 05, 2005 1:44 pm

What a job. It took ten times longer to mask everything than it did to paint them, but I think it was worth it. It is a shame that the pics don't do the job justice. Looks a lot better when your eyes actually see them in the sun. I'll try to take some better pics.

ArcsVibe · Post by **ArcsVibe** » Sun Jun 05, 2005 8:27 pm

Still looks good! Nice job!

RIT · Post by **RIT** » Sun Jun 05, 2005 8:36 pm

I hope you didn't paint your rotors !

4X4CHICHI · Post by **4X4CHICHI** » Sun Jun 05, 2005 9:23 pm

just the hub of the rotors. they were very rusty. I didn't notice them until I put the new rims on.

Mavrik · Post by **Mavrik** » Sun Jun 12, 2005 4:04 am

I painted my calipers and drums black which looked very good IMO but have been thinking of doing something you can see. The colour of yours looks very good I must say. Only thing is I'm not a big fan of painted drums... lol way to much of that colour. Its all on what the owner likes though. Anyway, was thinking maybe doing mine again in gunmetal or something... we'll see.

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Sun Jun 12, 2005 4:06 am

hun, you still wouldnt be able to see them if they were gunmetal. they'd just blend in with your wheels.

Jahntassa · Post by **Jahntassa** » Sun Jun 12, 2005 6:54 am

Bright green. C'mon. You HAVE to do bright green.Then figure out how to mount some UV LEDs in there so they'll glow radioactive at night.C'mon. I dare ya.

Merzbow · Post by **Merzbow** » Sun Jun 12, 2005 1:03 pm

That's a great color. Looks deep and rich in tone

Mr. Poopypants · Post by **Mr. Poopypants** » Sun Jun 12, 2005 1:05 pm

chi chi, Did you do that with spray paint? And if so did you use the HI-Temp stuff??

4X4CHICHI · Post by **4X4CHICHI** » Sun Jun 12, 2005 1:11 pm

yea, it's just regular spray paint. I talked to a friend of mine that paints a lot and he said that unless I'm doing some serious racing, that the brakes should never get so hot that they will hurt the paint. I didn't paint my drums, i don't have drums, but my hubs where the wheels attach were really rusty looking.

4X4CHICHI · Post by **4X4CHICHI** » Sun Jun 12, 2005 1:13 pm

here is the paint I used.http://www.plastikote.com/plas...Effex

Mr. Poopypants · Post by **Mr. Poopypants** » Sun Jun 12, 2005 9:00 pm

Quote, originally posted by 4X4CHICHI Â»yea, it's just regular spray paint. I talked to a friend of mine that paints a lot and he said that unless I'm doind some serious racing, that the brakes should never get so hot that they will hurt the paint. I didn't paint my drums, i don't have drums, but my hubs where the wheels attach were really rusty looking.The brakes may not heat up too hot all at once, but the constant heating and cooling and expanding and contracting because of temp changes will probably make the paint flake off. Not trying to be a pisser, just sayin'. Hopefully, it doesn't fall off.

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Mon Jun 13, 2005 5:54 am

Quote, originally posted by Jahntassa Â»Bright green. C'mon. You HAVE to do bright green.Then figure out how to mount some UV LEDs in there so they'll glow radioactive at night.C'mon. I dare ya. then we can call it a pumpkin!

4X4CHICHI · Post by **4X4CHICHI** » Tue Jun 14, 2005 4:49 am

the great pumpkin

jbrown · Post by **jbrown** » Tue Jun 14, 2005 2:27 pm

I like the green caliper @ led idea might have 2 try it ps. id go with high temp paint 200-300 degrees posible without racing

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