Can you paint calipers with engine paint

Forgot password or user name? Can I use this paint on my brake calipers? Posts Latest Activity Photos. Page of 1. Filtered by:. Previous template Next. I purchased a new used car about a month ago and one of the previous owners did a really rubbish job of painting their brake calipers red, not the correct Mighty Car Mods way.

I was wondering if it could be used on the calipers, provided I prepared the surface correctly etc. Many Thanks Attached Files Tags: black , brake , calipers , enamel , paint. Paul RS. It should be fine. Comment Post Cancel. Just make sure you prep it properly so the paint sticks.

VHT Engine Enamel is rated for C, your brake calipers can reach upwards of C if you are really giving them a workout. For daily driving, you probably won't have any dramas. The worst that can happen is that the paint bubbles looks like that has happened to the previous owners paint job and you have to paint them again. Modifying is a lifestyle! Oh man I hate it when the bolts on my car decide to strip, its so awkward.. I'm like dude I've got a partner I can't be seen doing this The old paint can actually be scraped off with your finger nail But anyway I never have to trash my brakes for them to work and there isn't any track use planned.

Many thanks. Oh, well then, a wirebrush or something will make quick work of the flakes, and degrease well before painting.. General BMW Discussion. Caliper Paint vs. Engine Paint. Results 1 to 10 of Thread: Caliper Paint vs. Thread Tools Show Printable Version. I looked at what dupli-color has to offer at Advanced Auto and it looks like there are a few choices for the job. There is caliper spary paint, good to intermitent.

There is engine paint, good to or depending on which type you get. I don't know how the caliper spray paint is any different than the regular engine paint, especially in the same temperature rating. I suppose I should go with the caliper paint since it was especially designed for the job?

I am however wondering if degrees rated paint will withstand the track. Also, there is no clear coat in the "caliper paint" can, but there is in the "engine paint". I don't even know if I need to try and clear coat on top anyway. Any thoughts? I'm afraid to have everything leak out and getting air into the ABS system.

Thoughts apreciated. Try G2 caliper paint. I believe Tire Rack sells it. Originally Posted by dbbmwm3. Bar-B-Que paint. From wannabe to has been in a few short years Originally Posted by bigdog