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Originally Posted by RWD fun
I'm planning to paint my brake calipers, front and rear. I plan to fully remove them so I can do a very high quality job. What is the best procedure for a clear, glossy finish that is as permanent as possible? Please chime in with paint recommendations, procedures, anything helpful. I have access to to an ultra sonic cleaner as well.
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For stock brakes, don’t bother doing such a thorough job. Just do what I do. Every year when I change from summer to winter tires and then from winter to summer tires, as I change I touch up the silver calipers with silver caliper paint. Simple method, is just spray down with brake cleaner and give a good wipe. If you have air, blast then with air before and after to get rid of dust. Then I spray the paint on cardboard and use a Qtip to touch up the calipers. They look perfect year round, only takes a little bit longer to switch tires. I also bleed brakes, and inspect suspension parts and touch up any undercoating to prevent rust. Twice a year, maybe 2 hours to do everything. Seriously , the calipers look new.
Years ago on my WRX I did what you are thinking, it’s not worth the effort. Unless you go all the way and completely take them apart and powder coat and then rebuild. But I don’t think it’s worth it, for cost, your labor, car downtime etc.