A. Yes, our standard range is suitable for both spray and brush painting and full instructions are provided. Baking the calipers at 60c for around 45 minutes is ideal where the facilities are available. However, you really don’t need to worry if you don’t or can’t bake your calipers after spraying or brush painting them. By far the most popular brake caliper paint kit in the UK is by the Foliatec brand and they offer a choice of 20 different paint colours. It’s designed to be brushed onto the caliper using the provided paint brush and there is no need to dismantle any parts, which is very desirable for many people. A. Yes, but you must use standard thinners only and we don’t recommend using thinners if you are brushing the product. In our pro kits, we supply enough thinners for our heat resistant base coat. But if you’re spraying our brake caliper paint from a spray gun, just add ‘to taste’ so to speak so you are happy with how it’s coming out the nozzle. Use a minimum 1.2mm nozzle and an absolute max of 1.8mm, but you’ll need to turn your feed down.

POR-15 Brake Caliper Paint and Full Brake Caliper Kits available from POR-15 are strong enough to withstand the punishment of road debris and temperature extremes. POR-15 Caliper Paint is formulated for high heat performance applications. When properly applied POR-15 Caliper Paint will provide a tough and attractive coating that will satisfy even the most demanding car enthusiast. POR-15 Caliper Paint has excellent coverage properties, 5 brilliant ceramic-like colours, and withstands temperatures up to 500°F. Disclaimer: This DIY does require you to lift your car so please use proper tools and follow all safety procedures if you choose to attempt. This guide is for your reference only. We are not liable for any damages or injuries that result from this guide. We have matched this colour from brand new calipers a client sent in for a colour change, the colour match is spot on. This is professional two part polymer brake caliper paint. You will have enough to paint 4 large brakes. We paint brakes for hundreds of customers from around the world who own AP Racing Mountune calipers and it is the same paint we use in our workshop for them. Instructions can be found in the box when you receive your paint kit. Contents of KitWe chose the POR-15 Red Caliper Paint because it’s a versatile product that offers a lot of benefits when it comes to painting your brake calipers. These 8 ounces are likely enough to paint around four calipers of moderate size. As we mentioned, you can dip the calipers in the paint after cleaning them or use a brush to apply the paint in as many coats as you like. Either way, the paint itself provides excellent coverage in just a few coats. You can expect a durable, ceramic-like finish that’s impenetrable up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit. If you’ve never applied caliper paint, try using aerosolized paint first. It’s the easiest to apply and doesn’t require you to remove the caliper from the vehicle. Alternatively, you can also try brush-on kits for the same reason.

As well as testing a range of brake caliper paints, we also based our recommendations upon hours of research and multiple factors. The factors that we considered included the choice of colours, finish, drying time, resistance to heat and chemicals, coverage, ease of application and value for money. Conclusion G2 paint has a heat resistance up to 980-degrees Fahrenheit, one of the highest available. You brush on the paint, which dries harder than aerosol alternatives and does not flake. It comes in 11 wear-resistant colors and includes everything you need to paint your calipers. It's designed to protect against dirt, road salt, brake fluids, and loose gravel. Before painting your brake calipers, it’s crucial that you prepare them beforehand. This involves using plenty of brake cleaner and a wire brush to remove any tough dirt or areas of corrosion. You can then proceed to paint the calipers and apply multiple coats for a more durable finish. It also important to allow the caliper plenty of time to fully dry out after painting before driving the car. Most brands recommend a few hours but we’d advise that you leave them overnight for peace of mind. A wide range of High-Quality Brake and Caliper Paints from Top Brands POR-15, Eastwood, and VHT Paints. Choose from a good range of colours.A personal touch. Expressing your style with caliper paint is easy. There are a wide variety of colors to choose from and designs to display. In fact, you can even paint each caliper a different color. The calipers can accent your wheels and truly make your paint job pop. The possibilities are endless.

Affordable upgrade. Typically, most upgrades to your vehicle can cost hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars. Caliper paint is quite cheap. You can still achieve a personalized look without having to break into your piggy bank. Focus RS Nitrous Blue brake caliper paint kit has been colour matched to the badge on the Ford Focus RS (funnily enough), providing enough paint to cover 4 large brakes. We paint brakes for tens of thousands of customers from around the world with this very paint. Instructions can be found in the box when you receive your paint kit. Contents of Kit When using aerosolized caliper paint, make sure to work in a well-ventilated area. Even dipping cans and brush-on kits can be harmful if inhaled for too long. You should also use gloves as you paint to avoid transferring any pigment and harmful chemicals on to your skin. Although expensive, the K2 PRO is a highly rated brake caliper paint that produces outstanding results straight from the can. It’s also one of the fastest to dry between coats (10 minutes), which allows you to spray multiple coats for a more durable finish.

Little mechanical knowledge required.Beyond knowing how to remove your wheels and tires, all it takes to paint your calipers is a bit of tape, plastic, and time. Even if you do need to remove the calipers to cover the entire surface, you can easily reinstall them later. Overall, the E-Tech EBCP is an excellent all-round paint for brake calipers and also one of the easiest to apply. It leaves a high quality and long lasting finish to the calipers and the complete kit is suitable for all four calipers.

Our brake caliper paint kits are the best available in the world. In fact, in is the most popular brake caliper paint kit in globally, we have distributors in the USA, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and most European countries. Below is a list of the best paint for brake calipers that can withstand high temperatures, chemicals, oils, brake dust and weathering for a long lasting finish. The Best Paint For Brake Calipers A. Yes. But don’t use anything more coarse than 1200 grit wet and dry and be careful on edges, if machine polishing with a handheld polisher, you should mask sharp/hard edges. This is an important step — the more time you spend preparing the calipers, the better and neater the finish will be. Firstly, take off the front retainer clip and then cover the bleeder valve using masking tape to protect it. Ensure the valve is completely covered. Overlapping the layers of masking tape may help to prevent paint from leaking into the joins. Then, cover the brake hose fittings with tape too.

How We Tested & Rated The Brake Caliper Paints

Most of the colors available for caliper paint will appear as they look on the cap or label. However, you may want to try out the color on a scrap piece of metal. To get the most out of this method, tape off three sections of a scrap metal piece and spray one, then two, and then three coats.