I want to Paint my calipers red

[ryyeung]

Here's the deal:

I have a 2007 Mazda 3 GT which has less than 5000km and want to paint the brake calipers red. My car is a bright red as well...like the RFD logo. I am still under warranty but I called up my dealership and the person said that it won't void the warranty unless if a problem occurs they trace it back to the caliper paint. I am only wanting to do this for looks. I have no other mods on the car.

Where can I find the caliper paint (some people say CT). It seems relatively cheap...$20 or so for a whole package? What type is best for my car? I think my calipers are still very clean so do I need to use all the wire brush etc to clean them. How do I paint the back of the caliper (ie. the end nearest to the car body)? It seems very tricky. ALso, I do not wnat to remove my calipers since I don't know how to put it back and I would need to "bleed" the system. I am only planning to remove the wheel.

I'm in Vancouver. If I were to bring it to a garage or whatever to get painted, how much would it cost me?

Please do not suggest that I change my brakes to Brembo's cuz that's not happening.


BTW, how do I post pics?

[seekay]

google is your friend...

http://www.carspace.com/guides/How-t...Brake-Calipers

[Atomic Chip]

Bright yellow would look better.

[Rekognize]

yellow is fine, i painted mine bronze

[astroboi]

I would recommend a brushed on laquer vs. sprayed paint...it'll last longer and be easier to clean. Try the Folia-Tec brand.

[ibanker]

make sure you get a white paint pen and write brembo on each of them as well. jk

[Rekognize]

btw OP, put your flame suit on

[spookshow]

http://www.amazon.com/Dupli-Color-Pe...7578946&sr=8-3

that's the kit you want, cheap, and does a good job, it will be the one i pick up once i decide the colour i want (there are more colours on amazon, so i am sure there are more out there)

[B0000rt]

Man, you got me in the modding mood.

I'm going to paint mine black in the spring time.

I'm sure you can paint them while the hoses are still hooked up....

[cwb27]

Black is about then only colour you can get away with out people labeling you something you're not...

[bobbings]

paint it gold and white out the word brembo

paint it black and white out the nike symbol

[Rekognize]

or buy these

[spookshow]

hahahahahahahahahomghahahaha*breath*hahahahahahaha ha

[bembol]

LOL



I use VHT, about 3-4 coatings back with my '02 Acura RSX.

Just make sure to Clean, Sand the Calipers really well. I read others use Primer and Sealant, it's up to you.

I went with Blue on my RSX since it was Silver. I'm painting my '08 Nissan Altima Coupe BLACK, it's the cleanest look.

[kleptodathief]

don't forget the red lugnutz and valve stem cover!