Powder coating calipers

[lemontwist]

Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

Been there and done that too !! Took 2 days to complete, and I used the G2 Caliper paint kit, then cleared over them..

they came out great i am happy with my results. i went with just a white brembo decal and left off the chevrolet,i feel like that makes the point.

[camguynj]

Originally Posted by mkmgraham

Those are sick!! Nice job. I cheapened out and just did red on my BRM SS.


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Thanks! Finally choose the Anodized Blue from about a dozen+ blue and red color swatches I ordered from Prismatics. Glad I did, although you can't go wrong with red as it's classic.

[camguynj]

Originally Posted by BuddyLee

Because I do not know the why so I will ask. My son painted his with engine paint that be bought at AutoZone. Why powder coat as opposed to son's approach?

Powder coating is less prone to chips, holds up to heat and cleaning better resulting in a better looking long lasting finish especially if using gloss.

[BuddyLee]

Originally Posted by camguynj

Powder coating is less prone to chips, holds up to heat and cleaning better resulting in a better looking long lasting finish especially if using gloss.

Thanks, Camguy.

[olblue75]

Originally Posted by Deputy347k9

Please correct me if I am wrong.... over the years several top notch powder coaters told me you don't want to powder coat area such as I circled? I had one company do a set of Camaro calipers for me and I went ahead and took off the powder in those areas just incase.

I don't think it would ever be a problem but I guess it's better to be safe than sorry.

The lollypop red ones are ones I recently had done by a local powder coater here in coastal NC.

Your thoughts?

Larry

Larry,

Excellent point I’ll lightly sand them down, I’m sure it could eventually work itself loose Do to the powder wearing in that area. Glad you caught that. I’ll makes sure my Powder guy doesn’t do that to my Camaro Calipers.

[Deputy347k9]

Originally Posted by camguynj

Powder coating is less prone to chips, holds up to heat and cleaning better resulting in a better looking long lasting finish especially if using gloss.

Looking at her baby book I see I installed newly powder coated lollypop red Brembo calipers on my 2014 on December 13, 2017. Nearly three years later and 20,000 miles they look as stunning today as the day installed.

I routinely spray them with Windex and wipe them down with a clean soft rag. Being anal about the car I also take each wheel off occasionally and wash down the entire back and apply a coat of wax, those are powder coated too. ZERO discoloration!

[1JEWLDSSRS]

Originally Posted by Deputy347k9

Please correct me if I am wrong.... over the years several top notch powder coaters told me you don't want to powder coat area such as I circled? I had one company do a set of Camaro calipers for me and I went ahead and took off the powder in those areas just incase.

I don't think it would ever be a problem but I guess it's better to be safe than sorry.

The lollypop red ones are ones I recently had done by a local powder coater here in coastal NC.

Your thoughts?

Larry

Mine came back from the coaters that way too, unpainted in those areas. I would assume that the metal to metal contact and tightening them down would in some way over time cause the PC to chip off and then lead to problems elseware, just a guess.

[1JEWLDSSRS]

Originally Posted by Deputy347k9

Looking at her baby book I see I installed newly powder coated lollypop red Brembo calipers on my 2014 on December 13, 2017. Nearly three years later and 20,000 miles they look as stunning today as the day installed.

I routinely spray them with Windex and wipe them down with a clean soft rag. Being anal about the car I also take each wheel off occasionally and wash down the entire back and apply a coat of wax, those are powder coated too. ZERO discoloration!

Awesome !!!! Love that color on the calipers, but I biased on that. Looks great on the black color of your Camaro sir..

[camguynj]

Originally Posted by Deputy347k9

Looking at her baby book I see I installed newly powder coated lollypop red Brembo calipers on my 2014 on December 13, 2017. Nearly three years later and 20,000 miles they look as stunning today as the day installed.

I routinely spray them with Windex and wipe them down with a clean soft rag. Being anal about the car I also take each wheel off occasionally and wash down the entire back and apply a coat of wax, those are powder coated too. ZERO discoloration!

May want to give Spray Away glass cleaner a try. Better than Windex doesn't streak AT ALL ! Besides being great for glass it's also great for brushed or polished aluminum like exhaust tips or cold air TB intake tube.