Painting Calipers - SRT Forums

04Srt-4Dodge · 02-15-2008, 06:47 AM

Has anyone repainted our stock Calipers? I am looking to repaint them but wondering if anyone has found a good paint that is closest to our stock caliber paint color. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks

kylekmh · 02-16-2008, 09:05 PM

i used engine enamel, works great! just tape off what you dont want painted (prep surface corrfectly first of course)

Mini-Hemi · 02-16-2008, 09:07 PM

dupli-color ceramic, the brush on type is what i used on mine. Spot on match, alot more glossy and no fading after mulitple washings.

4doorturbo · 02-16-2008, 09:08 PM

I was plannin gon repainting mine tomorrow. I can't believe it took 4 years for them to fade.

AdvanSRT-4 · 02-16-2008, 09:13 PM

Here's the stuff I use/used.

4doorturbo · 02-17-2008, 06:00 PM

I did mine today with engine enamel...the same paint I used for my valve cover 2 years ago. They look amazing...can't believe I waited so long to repaint them.

**supermech21** · 02-17-2008, 07:00 PM

has any one seen, or know a way to some how get SRT-4(like a logo but curved with the caliper) on there when re painting? I know the chap stick method but it seems like it will turn out like shit...

I would realy like a look close to the corvette calipers look if its possible...

N1ck · 02-18-2008, 11:50 AM

eBay Motors: RED G2 BRAKE CALIPER PAINT EPOXY STYLE KIT FREE SHIP (item 360023267157 end time Feb-19-08 18:47:26 PST)

That's the stuff I used. My calipers were pink in color only after a year and a half. I used this stuff and they look amazing. This is the 2nd winter they've been through and still look brand new. If you end up using this, make sure you clean the hell out of the calipers and apply like 5 coats if you want the really glossy look (mine look identical to brembos, without the logo of course).

04Srt-4Dodge · 02-18-2008, 01:14 PM

Sounds All Good, I Think I Am Going To Go With The Dupli-color Kit

Gramaloke · 03-05-2008, 03:52 PM

did you guys remove the caliper from the rotor when doing this?

torque222 · 03-05-2008, 03:56 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by N1ck

eBay Motors: RED G2 BRAKE CALIPER PAINT EPOXY STYLE KIT FREE SHIP (item 360023267157 end time Feb-19-08 18:47:26 PST)

That's the stuff I used. My calipers were pink in color only after a year and a half. I used this stuff and they look amazing. This is the 2nd winter they've been through and still look brand new. If you end up using this, make sure you clean the hell out of the calipers and apply like 5 coats if you want the really glossy look (mine look identical to brembos, without the logo of course).

this is by far the best on the market..............

4doorturbo · 03-05-2008, 08:25 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Gramaloke

did you guys remove the caliper from the rotor when doing this?

I just taped everything off ....lazy I guess.

Mini-Hemi · 03-08-2008, 01:07 AM

I didnt tape off nor remove the caliper. I went to an art store and bought a cheap like 5 dollar brush kit which had about 5 or 6 different sized brushes. The tiny ones were used in the close areas. I applied 2 coats of paint also.

gottasrt4 · 03-08-2008, 03:13 PM

NiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiCE - I'm gonna hook THAT shit up!!!!

I always thought you had to remove it and aLL, that's why I didn't even consider doin' it!!!

I'm curious, though, that G2 kit, does it have the primer and everything in the kit? do you have to use paint stripper or anything??

DMW · 03-09-2008, 10:03 PM

I've painted several different cars brake calipers and have tried many different kinds of paint. The best stuff that I've found is made by a company called por-15.

Here's a link to the exact stuff that I use. I ordered the smallest size (pint), and it's only taken a about 1/4 of that can to do what I've done so far which included donig all four calipers and the hard pipes on the GT Cruiser.

HARDNOSE PAINT-POR-15 Inc.

02-15-2008, 06:47 AM	#1 (permalink)
04Srt-4Dodge SRTforums Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Member Number: 21545 Location: Wayne, NJ Posts: 1,326	Painting Calipers Has anyone repainted our stock Calipers? I am looking to repaint them but wondering if anyone has found a good paint that is closest to our stock caliber paint color. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks __________________ AEM Short Ram Intake Mopar Stage 1 Perrin Short Throw Shifter Thermal Research and Design TBE JMB UPP with HKS Sequential Blow Off Valve

02-16-2008, 09:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
kylekmh SRTforums Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Member Number: 30744 Location: USA Posts: 325	i used engine enamel, works great! just tape off what you dont want painted (prep surface corrfectly first of course) __________________ [FONT="Arial Black"]05 flame red SRT-4...

02-16-2008, 09:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mini-Hemi SRTforums Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Member Number: 14229 Location: charleston, wv Posts: 1,874	dupli-color ceramic, the brush on type is what i used on mine. Spot on match, alot more glossy and no fading after mulitple washings. __________________ 2004 srt4 traded 9/15/08 2008 Saturn Sky, let the v8 swap begin!

02-16-2008, 09:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
AdvanSRT-4 SRTforums Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Member Number: 12791 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 17,763	Here's the stuff I use/used. __________________

02-17-2008, 07:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
supermech21 Premium Member (Lifetime) Join Date: Jun 2006 Member Number: 42969 Location: Norf Carolina Posts: 7,892	has any one seen, or know a way to some how get SRT-4(like a logo but curved with the caliper) on there when re painting? I know the chap stick method but it seems like it will turn out like shit... I would realy like a look close to the corvette calipers look if its possible... __________________ SRTforums, do as i say not say as i do.

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02-16-2008, 09:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
4doorturbo SRTforums Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Member Number: 1604 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,116	I was plannin gon repainting mine tomorrow. I can't believe it took 4 years for them to fade.

02-17-2008, 06:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
4doorturbo SRTforums Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Member Number: 1604 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,116	I did mine today with engine enamel...the same paint I used for my valve cover 2 years ago. They look amazing...can't believe I waited so long to repaint them.

02-18-2008, 11:50 AM	#8 (permalink)
N1ck SRTforums Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Member Number: 29830 Location: Illinois Posts: 666	eBay Motors: RED G2 BRAKE CALIPER PAINT EPOXY STYLE KIT FREE SHIP (item 360023267157 end time Feb-19-08 18:47:26 PST) That's the stuff I used. My calipers were pink in color only after a year and a half. I used this stuff and they look amazing. This is the 2nd winter they've been through and still look brand new. If you end up using this, make sure you clean the hell out of the calipers and apply like 5 coats if you want the really glossy look (mine look identical to brembos, without the logo of course). __________________ 04 Silver

02-18-2008, 01:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
04Srt-4Dodge SRTforums Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Member Number: 21545 Location: Wayne, NJ Posts: 1,326	Sounds All Good, I Think I Am Going To Go With The Dupli-color Kit __________________ AEM Short Ram Intake Mopar Stage 1 Perrin Short Throw Shifter Thermal Research and Design TBE JMB UPP with HKS Sequential Blow Off Valve

03-05-2008, 03:52 PM	#10 (permalink)
Gramaloke SRTforums Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Member Number: 810 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 288	did you guys remove the caliper from the rotor when doing this? __________________

03-05-2008, 03:56 PM	#11 (permalink)
torque222 SRTforums Member Join Date: May 2004 Member Number: 11609 Location: new orleans Posts: 2,767	Quote: Originally Posted by N1ck eBay Motors: RED G2 BRAKE CALIPER PAINT EPOXY STYLE KIT FREE SHIP (item 360023267157 end time Feb-19-08 18:47:26 PST) That's the stuff I used. My calipers were pink in color only after a year and a half. I used this stuff and they look amazing. This is the 2nd winter they've been through and still look brand new. If you end up using this, make sure you clean the hell out of the calipers and apply like 5 coats if you want the really glossy look (mine look identical to brembos, without the logo of course). this is by far the best on the market.............. __________________ agp 50 trim w/ hahn portfueler,mopar stage2 , lorenzo 60mm tb, perrin 3' turboback exhaust, jmb cai, aem uego wideband,mopar sts, prothane motor mount inserts, ptp hardpipe kit with greddy rs bov,cca fmic, ptp stage3 clutch w/ fidanza flywheel and bc stage2 cams.

03-05-2008, 08:25 PM	#12 (permalink)
4doorturbo SRTforums Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Member Number: 1604 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,116	Quote: Originally Posted by Gramaloke did you guys remove the caliper from the rotor when doing this? I just taped everything off ....lazy I guess.

03-08-2008, 01:07 AM	#13 (permalink)
Mini-Hemi SRTforums Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Member Number: 14229 Location: charleston, wv Posts: 1,874	I didnt tape off nor remove the caliper. I went to an art store and bought a cheap like 5 dollar brush kit which had about 5 or 6 different sized brushes. The tiny ones were used in the close areas. I applied 2 coats of paint also. __________________ 2004 srt4 traded 9/15/08 2008 Saturn Sky, let the v8 swap begin!

03-08-2008, 03:13 PM	#14 (permalink)
gottasrt4 SRTforums Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Member Number: 57792 Location: UAH Posts: 1,505	NiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiCe NiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiCE - I'm gonna hook THAT shit up!!!! I always thought you had to remove it and aLL, that's why I didn't even consider doin' it!!! I'm curious, though, that G2 kit, does it have the primer and everything in the kit? do you have to use paint stripper or anything?? __________________

03-09-2008, 10:03 PM	#15 (permalink)
DMW SRTforums Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Member Number: 25273 Location: Phoenix Posts: 377	I've painted several different cars brake calipers and have tried many different kinds of paint. The best stuff that I've found is made by a company called por-15. Here's a link to the exact stuff that I use. I ordered the smallest size (pint), and it's only taken a about 1/4 of that can to do what I've done so far which included donig all four calipers and the hard pipes on the GT Cruiser. HARDNOSE PAINT-POR-15 Inc. __________________ -Dave '05 Dodge SRT-4 12.91 @ 110 \| 292/345 whp/tq Mopar springs \| Hotchkis swaybars \| PWerks f/r STBs \| PTP Checkvalve \|AEM Wideband \| Diablosport Predator \| Quickwhips direct fit FMIC \| Needswings v6 downpipe \| ATPcoldside pipe + HKS BOV \| MpX 62mm TB \| Ported IM \| AGP CAI

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