Wow I'm liking that color. Mind posting a better close up and the type of paint

 

I went with vinyldecals.com

Search for akebono and you'll find them. Cost like $14.99

 

legit here's a close up. I used duplicolor high temp "old ford blue" i equate to the 370z blu or that M3 blue. and i did same brand clear coat x 4.

 

just a quick question about sanding/removing the original silver paint. did you guys completely removed the it by sanding or other method or just roughen the surface enough for paint to stick? thanks

 

You just have to scuff it up enough so that it sticks. Not necessary to remove all the paint.

 

Ideally, as much as you can. I track the car and didn't want too thick of a paint on there that may act as a barrier for heat to escape. No science behind it, just made me feel more comfortable doing it that way. Plus, i'll know the new paint is on good surface.

Here's my old thread.

Here's a post with several photos of how the calipers looked post-sanding and after painting but before clear.

Final outcome.

 

Subscribing to this.. will do in in future. What color do you think suits Red G. Stock Silver calipers are almost unnoticeable

 

Red calipers (if they're the big Akebono sport brakes), or Black calipers if you've got the non-S brakes.

 

A darker shade of gold or bronze would look good on red if you really want your calipers to pop.

 

I want to paint my calipers bright cherry / blood red, but Im too nervous! Maybe I'll muster up some courage and take it on.

 

I just want to add to this thread for researchers that you should use the Duplicolor Perfect Match Clear since the Duplicolor High Engine Heat Clear will brown so stay away from that. Also the Perfect Match Clear has the best shine when wet sanded which I recommend. Yes its not that high temp of a clear but your brakes don't heat up that much unless you track it.

 

Interesting. I've tracked on mine several times over the past 2.5 years, the paint has held up pretty well and if the clear browned, it's hard to tell. So much so that i don't think it browned at all.

 

Are you 100% positive that the Duplicolor PM Clear can withstand heat from the calipers? I know it doesnt get as hot as an engine but it does get hot even when not tracked.

 

What clear coat are you talking about? The Duplicolor Engine Clear? I've used that on 3 projects, 1 for a friend and that ended in disaster. Needed to be all redone. You can even Google it for other issues people have had. If yours hasn't or you dont notice, more power to you.

Ask the OP(breftayka), He did this in 2011. I haven't tried it on calipers yet. I will next coming weeks. But I have had it on engine parts for over 2 years now with not one issue!

Just an Added note. Use a Base Engine primer and Paint and of course prep is everything!

 

Calipers turned out GREAT! What color did you paint them?