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Longest Lasting Caliper Paint

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Old 04-10-2007, 08:49 AM
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I am looking for a new source for the decals. My son's think I need to change the color of the calipers from black to red and I won't do it until I get new decals.
Old 04-10-2007, 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by blackout,Apr 10 2007, 10:59 AM
BBQ paint? thats an...interesting idea
Yes but it didn't hold up to numerous trackdays.
Old 04-10-2007, 10:46 AM
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G2 for me. The only time it comes off is if a rock gets in there and chips it.
Old 04-10-2007, 11:15 AM
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Any track days on any of these different kinds of paint? Just need something that doesn't flake of in high heat.
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When I was still tracking my car the DuPont engine paint worked very well.
Old 04-10-2007, 01:12 PM
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I think that the caliper paint is a ceramic base paint/coating to disperse heat. Engine paint dose not have this ability.
This is why you pay more for the caliper paint.
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One coat of Satin black exhaust paint
Old 04-10-2007, 05:22 PM
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I applied 2 coats of semi-flat Rustoleum 6 years ago and it still looks perfect. The most important step is ensuring the calipers are clean before you start.
Old 04-10-2007, 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by S2KPUDDYDAD,Apr 10 2007, 03:12 PM
I think that the caliper paint is a ceramic base paint/coating to disperse heat. Engine paint dose not have this ability.
This is why you pay more for the caliper paint.
This is correct and is exactly why the caliper paint is what people should really be using. Engine block paint can hold extra heat in and has been known to speed up the melting of caliper seals during hard track use. If you just drive easy on the street though it probably won't matter. Theoretically its something you only have to do once though so why not just spend the $20?
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Does anyone still sell the G2 caliper kit?


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