I Want to Paint my Brake Calipers - Tips? Suggestions?

Mike C · 10-08-2000, 08:59 AM

Hi everyone,

I don't know about you, but i love the look of a colored calpier behind a shiny wheel, so want to paint mine bright yellow, to off-set my blue ridge pearl. What type of paint is needed to do this?

Can I do it myself, or should i go have it done?

How expensive would it be?

Thanks again, you've all been great in the past.

-Mike-

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john seput · 10-08-2000, 09:06 AM

folia tec brake caliper paint about $50 a can, took me six hours to do.

Brush paint on..
Js

10-08-2000, 09:25 AM

Yup, Folia Tec, best way to go. $50 to $60 a kit. And the kit had enough to do all my calipers with 3 coats AND probably 1/3 left over.

And I think they even make it in yellow.

But if you get it, use a metal or glass container for the mixture. NOT plastic like the manual says. The mix eats through plastic.

Mike C · 10-08-2000, 09:31 AM

So i take it, you just take the wheel off, then brush it on the caliper. Right?

Do I have to remove the calipers??

(If I do, how is this done?)

Thanks

10-08-2000, 09:47 AM

Leave the calipers on. Remove the wheel of course.

I put my car on jackstands and cleaned the calipers with simple green and a steel brush.

Then followed the paint instructions and did most of the caliper. It is a brush on paint. Make sure you have two (at least two) brushes that won't shed (I have a few tiny hairs on my calipers now!). You will get a tight fit painting the caliper where the brace passes near the wheel hub though (you will see when you start). No big deal if you are careful though. Make sure not to paint any rubber parts or bolts.

Let it dry for 24 hours though. I did mine on a sat morning and let it sit till sun night.

STi Sev · 10-08-2000, 09:48 AM

1.)Take the wheel off
2.) Take the calipers off
3.) Have FOLIATEC
4.) Mix the 2 solutions supplied from FOLIATEC
5.) Paint the calipers/whatever you want
6.) Hang to dry- allow 1 day drying period. (Trust me)
7.) Reinstall Calipers.

TIP: Don't paint in the heat. Start painting in the morning.

N/A · 10-08-2000, 02:12 PM

I posted a complete set of instructions for doing it a few months ago. Do a search and you will find it. It even had some info on what isn't in the instructions like mix in a metal can, use a natural hair brush and if your careful you can do it with the calipers on the car. Do a quick search for FoliaTec and you should have about 10 different topics.

Ragstylz · 10-08-2000, 02:24 PM

I know people love the folia stuff, but I used simple rustoleum high heat paint. Pepboys had my color(yellow). People say it doesn't last, but it's been on for about 3 months now, and still shining. I used the primer first, then a couple coats of the rustoleum paint. Looks and shines great. Good alternative to paying the folia tec price, just take your time doing it and it will come out great.
Jeff

10-08-2000, 08:59 AM	#1
Mike C Scooby Newbie Member#: 2471 Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Gaithersburg / University of Maryland Baltimo Vehicle: 2000 Impreza 2.5 RS Blue Ridge Pearl	I Want to Paint my Brake Calipers - Tips? Suggestions? Hi everyone, I don't know about you, but i love the look of a colored calpier behind a shiny wheel, so want to paint mine bright yellow, to off-set my blue ridge pearl. What type of paint is needed to do this? Can I do it myself, or should i go have it done? How expensive would it be? Thanks again, you've all been great in the past. -Mike- * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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10-08-2000, 09:06 AM	#2
john seput Scooby Newbie Member#: 497 Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: somewhere, NJ US	folia tec brake caliper paint about $50 a can, took me six hours to do. Brush paint on.. Js

10-08-2000, 09:25 AM	#3
Matt Guest Member#:	Yup, Folia Tec, best way to go. $50 to $60 a kit. And the kit had enough to do all my calipers with 3 coats AND probably 1/3 left over. And I think they even make it in yellow. But if you get it, use a metal or glass container for the mixture. NOT plastic like the manual says. The mix eats through plastic.

10-08-2000, 09:31 AM	#4
Mike C Scooby Newbie Member#: 2471 Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Gaithersburg / University of Maryland Baltimo Vehicle: 2000 Impreza 2.5 RS Blue Ridge Pearl	So i take it, you just take the wheel off, then brush it on the caliper. Right? Do I have to remove the calipers?? (If I do, how is this done?) Thanks

10-08-2000, 09:47 AM	#5
Matt Guest Member#:	Leave the calipers on. Remove the wheel of course. I put my car on jackstands and cleaned the calipers with simple green and a steel brush. Then followed the paint instructions and did most of the caliper. It is a brush on paint. Make sure you have two (at least two) brushes that won't shed (I have a few tiny hairs on my calipers now!). You will get a tight fit painting the caliper where the brace passes near the wheel hub though (you will see when you start). No big deal if you are careful though. Make sure not to paint any rubber parts or bolts. Let it dry for 24 hours though. I did mine on a sat morning and let it sit till sun night.

10-08-2000, 09:48 AM	#6
STi Sev Scooby Specialist Member#: 2876 Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: South San Francisco, CA. Vehicle: 99 Impreza Rally Blue Pearl	1.)Take the wheel off 2.) Take the calipers off 3.) Have FOLIATEC 4.) Mix the 2 solutions supplied from FOLIATEC 5.) Paint the calipers/whatever you want 6.) Hang to dry- allow 1 day drying period. (Trust me) 7.) Reinstall Calipers. TIP: Don't paint in the heat. Start painting in the morning.

10-08-2000, 02:12 PM	#7
N/A Scooby Specialist Member#: 133 Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Maryland (not by choice) Vehicle: 2003 Echo-daily car silver	I posted a complete set of instructions for doing it a few months ago. Do a search and you will find it. It even had some info on what isn't in the instructions like mix in a metal can, use a natural hair brush and if your careful you can do it with the calipers on the car. Do a quick search for FoliaTec and you should have about 10 different topics.

10-08-2000, 02:24 PM	#8
Ragstylz Scooby Newbie Member#: 1266 Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Englehood, NJ Vehicle: 2005 Outback 2.5XT White and silver	I know people love the folia stuff, but I used simple rustoleum high heat paint. Pepboys had my color(yellow). People say it doesn't last, but it's been on for about 3 months now, and still shining. I used the primer first, then a couple coats of the rustoleum paint. Looks and shines great. Good alternative to paying the folia tec price, just take your time doing it and it will come out great. Jeff