How To Paint Brake Calipers

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How To Paint Brake Calipers
Learn The Quick Process
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INTRODUCTION

• One of the most dusty and dull parts of the car
  are brake calipers and a simple paint job can do
  wonders to its appearance. Behind the rims, dusty
  calipers look very bad and you can paint your
  brake calipers to add a little oomph to your
  wheels. Spray painting the calipers is a good
  idea.

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Whats The Need Of Painting Brake Caliper

• A high heat spray paint will be required for this
  process. It should go to 2000 degrees Fahrenheit.
  You will need some isopropyl alcohol which will
  clean once everything is done. You will need some
  brake clean as well. A metal wire brush will also
  be required with some 230 and 600 grit sandpaper.

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Before Starting The Job

• As you are doing it on the car there is no need
  to bleed the brakes. The brake line should be
  kept attached. Keep the rest of the things
  completely covered with the help of a garbage bag
  so the paint doesnt spoil rest of the car parts.
• While spraying you must have something to cover
  your mouth. It will protect your lungs. Use an
  eye gear to protect your eyes as well. Take the
  wire brush now and clean the metal. Take care of
  the rubber and pins along with the rubber on the
  brake line. There is rubber down the pistons as
  well, so watch that as well.

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Clean The Rusty Calipers

• Make sure to clean it properly and sand it very
  well. You must spend time to do this correctly.
  Now use the brake clean to clean everything
  properly. Let it dry and then start sanding. Use
  the sandpaper grit 230, but if the calipers are
  smooth and look perfect then use the 600
  sandpaper grit. You should remove rust from the
  rusty Calipers. You can take the caliper off and
  open it and you may also want the brake peck
  clips out and paint under it properly.

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Again Clean Calipers

• Use the brake clean again and then let it dry.
  Now use the isopropyl alcohol. Just change the
  gloves before using the alcohol as this is the
  last step before you begin with painting. So be
  as clean as you can. Use a new pair of gloves
  then. Use a paper towel and put some alcohol on
  it and start cleaning the calipers. You will see
  a lot of dirt on the towel. Wait for the alcohol
  to evaporate now.

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Things To Consider Before Purchase

• Now, before you buy your brake caliper paint,
  make sure to weigh all possible factors to
  consider first. Buying the most expensive caliper
  paint doesnt necessarily mean that itll also
  give you the best results. But, there might be
  some cases when this is true. But if ever you are
  on a budget, there will be caliper paints
  available in market will also work good on your
  calipers.

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Quality Of The Paint

• You must choose the best paint for brake
  calipers. The caliper paint is not only meant t.o
  pimp up your vehicles appearance. It is also
  intended to keep it from rusting or accumulating
  scratches.
• Some paints are specially made to resist
  extremely hot or cold weather conditions. If you
  can find one that is very durable yet also
  aesthetically pleasing then, that would be ideal.

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Brake Caliper Paint

• Once dried make use of the best brake caliper
  paint and do not forget to read the instructions.
  You should read about the temperature range and
  there should be right amount of distance while
  painting. So, read the instructions very
  carefully to avoid any problems. Use the tape on
  parts you dont want to paint. Continue spray
  painting.

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The Finishing Paint Work

• Do it carefully and then let the paint settle
  down for at least two minutes. Let it dry for
  thirty minutes now. Do it on one side first and
  then do it on the other side. Let it sit for two
  minutes after the first coat and once dried do it
  again. Let it sit for thirty minutes now.

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Conclusion

• The brake caliper painting process is completed
  now and you have the new painted brake caliper
  which is good to go. This process will enhance
  the look and feel of the brake caliper. It is a
  quick and smooth process. You will not see rusty
  calipers behind shiny rims anymore.