Celica Forums General Discussion Exterior Painting calipers...

I painted my calipers a couple of weeks ago, but I didn't get any silver paint for the part around the lugs (see pic). Would that need to be high temp paint, or should I use Rust-Oleum since they have a lot of rust on them? Thanks-

wow those are really bright...what kind of paint did you use and how many coats is that?

Yes you will have to use high-temp paint on the middle part of the rotor because that's what gets the hottest.
1200 degree paint should be good. I used Dupi-Color engine enamel is what i used.


I looks like it's still wet paint to me so that's probably why it is so shiney.

Here is a caliper paint system that might help:

http://www.stylinconcepts.com/parts.cfm?PartFamilyID=548&key_word=brake%20paint

definitely use high temp paint (not rustoleum).

to solve the rust problem, buy some break cleaner and have fun

Thanks for the replies...trog2233- I just bought some brake paint in a spray bottle, and followed the directions on the install guide of this site. Thats probably about 4 coats, and yes, the paint was still wet which is why it looks so shiney

4 coats? don't you think that was a little over doing it.. hope it doesn't crack or peel

yikes 42 bucks??? i did mine for no more than 10... just some high temp spray paint plastic wrap and masing tape...

I didn't pay 40 bucks...they had "brake paint" in a spray can at an auto store and I paid like 4 dollars for it. Also, those 4 coats were very thin, and just enough to cover it. Been on for 4 weeks now and still looking good

Wow bright red, looks awesome

wow...BRIGHT!! I love red...great job man!