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I am interested in painting my calipers a glossy true red. Do people have reccomendations on what kit I should purchase? I've done a search and have heard of foliatec and a few others. What have people tried and liked? I have seen some turn out a light red, and I am trying to avoid this. Any other tips are greatly appreciated. Thanks!
The Red G2 paint system is a little lighter than Formula Red, but the difference isn't noticeable once installed. I have a Formula Red with the red G2 Caliper paint, and nobody has yet to criticize the paint color, but I get lots of compliments. Here's where I got mine from:https://www.s2ki.com/forums/showthread.php?...?threadid=80095
I painted my calipers last month with the G2 system recommended by slalom44. I think the calipers look 1000% better and everything went as smoothly as depicted in the thread https://www.s2ki.com/forums/showthre...?threadid=80095 . Be sure to mention the discount code given in the thread as it really does save you money and the manufacturer is still honoring it or at least he was last month.
I have to agree, you can go to an auto store or even a walmart and get a can of high temp caliper paint, (or just any high temp paint) and do a bang up job painting calipers. I don't have pics (sorry), but it turns out great.
I have found that there is no need to order the kits and applying the caliper paint via brush is a real pain in da arse. Just get some high heat spray paint and go at it (then coat with 2 polyurethane spray coats for some shine!)
IMO, the product is about 50% of the equation, the other 50% is in preperation. I strongly suggest putting the effort and time into grinding/ sanding the cating marks and inperfections off the calipers.
The grinding can be done while still mounted and I can offer more advice if you like on how to do it. Preping the calipers will easily double the total time to do this but the results are well worth it.
If you have the time, cleaning up/smoothing the castings prior to applying the paint makes all the difference in the final product. I spent 4-5 hours to prep the calipers which included removing all of the rough casting marks, cleaning, and masking off. It was then another 2.5 - 3 hours to paint them (I used the G2 system). The paint is brushed on, but it flows very nice and is self leveling, but it starts to thicken up after about 2.5 hours, so you need to work at a steady pace, and 2-3 coats is a must!
I then applied an S2000 decal and brushed a clear coat over the top.
08-24-2003, 10:49 PM
Question about Caliper Painting
