Re: Painting brake calipers

[Paul Maione <scirocco_16v@yahoo.com>]

What I would suggest is just sand them down a bit, and
go out and get Super Heat Resistant paint. I'm not sure
how much they go for, can't be that much... Should look
all good.

> Anyone ever painted their brake calipers? I have a friend who could
> powdercoat them for me, but to my knowledge, I can't fully
disassemble the
> calipers on my car. Well, it says I can't "rebuild" them, but could I
> disassemble them? Powdercoating requires an hour or so in a
450-degree F
> oven, so I would have to be SURE that the seals and any other rubber
is out.
> 
> I seem to remember Owen saying something about having red
calipers...you out
> there?
> 
> If I can't disassemble them, I can't powdercoat them. Are there any
other
> options? Are there any spray paints that would leave a good gloss
and stand
> up to the heat and brake dust? I'd like all four to match my Tornado
Red.

==
Paul Maione (Rump Rocker)
Scirocco 86' 8v (Stored for winter :p)
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