is it safe to paint my calipers?

stangirl92 · 02-27-2002, 07:16 AM

Has anyone ever painted their UGLY stock calipers on their 5.0? If so, what kinda hi temp paint can i use and how many coats etc???

cyberstang5.0 · 02-27-2002, 08:29 AM

I personally haven't painted mine yet, but my friend has on his TA. He used high temp truck paint from Autozone. This might sound weird but don't use primer. My friend put primer on and after it dried, he proceded to paint. 24 hours later (after he sprayed them) he was litterally able to wipe off the paint with his fingers. He had to take off the primer and repainted them. They still look to this day.

Just make sure that you clean them real good and get rid of most of the rust (if there is any). PM me if you have any other additional questions.

Rick 91GT · 02-27-2002, 08:32 AM

Yes you can paint the calipers, go to The Eastwood Company www.eastwoodcompany.com , they just came out with a new line of caliper paints, I have used a lot of their other products and they work great. Just be sure to clean the calipers very well.

HiFlow5 0 · 02-27-2002, 09:37 AM

High temp engine paint works great. Make sure you sand down the calipers to get all the grime and dirt off. sometimes no matter how good you clean them the paint won't stick to certain spots. I used "bond aid" before the paint and it worked great to adhere and keep it from flaking.

GodStang · 02-27-2002, 05:21 PM

I used primer on mine and used regular spray paint. Did it about 3 yrs ago. Still looks good.

82 GT · 02-28-2002, 10:53 PM

I don't see why not. Cheverolet painted the corvette Z06 calipers red.

Bad89stang · 03-01-2002, 12:05 AM

Just use VHT brake paint. You can get it at 'O Reilly autoparts or Summit Racing. Just spray brake cleaner on them and let them dry. Then spray on the VHT paint and you're done. This paint works awesome. It is the same quality as Eastwoods paint. Works well on drums as well. DO NOT USE PRIMER. Calipers get very hot and primer is not designed to withstand high temps.

02-27-2002, 07:16 AM	#1
stangirl92 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Spokane Posts: 8	is it safe to paint my calipers? Has anyone ever painted their UGLY stock calipers on their 5.0? If so, what kinda hi temp paint can i use and how many coats etc???

02-27-2002, 08:32 AM	#3
Rick 91GT Procharged! Join Date: May 1999 Location: Hanover, PA Posts: 1,539	Yes you can paint the calipers, go to The Eastwood Company www.eastwoodcompany.com , they just came out with a new line of caliper paints, I have used a lot of their other products and they work great. Just be sure to clean the calipers very well. __________________ *D/R 10108 NMRA Drag Radial, 25.5 chassis, F1R* *Check out RNH Performance Performance Engines and Custom Fabrication.* *From Mild to Wild we can build what you want, when you want it.* FOR SALE Stainless Steel Torque Box Supports

02-27-2002, 09:37 AM	#4
HiFlow5 0 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Springfield, Ma, usa Posts: 706	High temp engine paint works great. Make sure you sand down the calipers to get all the grime and dirt off. sometimes no matter how good you clean them the paint won't stick to certain spots. I used "bond aid" before the paint and it worked great to adhere and keep it from flaking. __________________ NewEngland Auto www.baystategearheads.com -91 Mustang Coupe, ex 4cyl (sold) -99 F150, 3" lift, 35" Procomps, Magnaflow exhaust

02-27-2002, 05:21 PM	#5
GodStang College Stanger Join Date: May 1999 Location: Aiken,south carolina, usa Posts: 1,097	I used primer on mine and used regular spray paint. Did it about 3 yrs ago. Still looks good. __________________ 2003 Sonic Blue Cobra

02-28-2002, 10:53 PM	#6
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	I don't see why not. Cheverolet painted the corvette Z06 calipers red. __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.

02-27-2002, 08:29 AM	#2
cyberstang5.0 347ci of HORSE POWER!!! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,416	I personally haven't painted mine yet, but my friend has on his TA. He used high temp truck paint from Autozone. This might sound weird but don't use primer. My friend put primer on and after it dried, he proceded to paint. 24 hours later (after he sprayed them) he was litterally able to wipe off the paint with his fingers. He had to take off the primer and repainted them. They still look to this day. Just make sure that you clean them real good and get rid of most of the rust (if there is any). PM me if you have any other additional questions.

03-01-2002, 12:05 AM	#7
Bad89stang Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Ft. Worth, TX Posts: 456	Calipers... Just use VHT brake paint. You can get it at 'O Reilly autoparts or Summit Racing. Just spray brake cleaner on them and let them dry. Then spray on the VHT paint and you're done. This paint works awesome. It is the same quality as Eastwoods paint. Works well on drums as well. DO NOT USE PRIMER. Calipers get very hot and primer is not designed to withstand high temps. __________________ You're gonna need your seatbelt

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