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fitfan · 01-21-2005, 06:33 AM

I would think that if the aerosol can product is an epoxy (part 'a' into part 'b' paint) then it would hold up. I would be leary of regular spray paint if you like to put heat into your brakes frequently. As MW has hinting at - the worst thing would be having to sandblast off peeling paint 6 months later.

So is the "caliper paint" from the parts stores 2 part epoxy?

Also, since i don't have my car yet, how smooth is the casting of the calipers? is it going to look "dimply" if painted?

all i want for my birthday is black wheels and yellow calipers! hahaha

edit - good grief you guys post fast!

01-21-2005, 06:33 AM	#30 (permalink)
fitfan Regurgitated User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Diego! Posts: 4,101	I would think that if the aerosol can product is an epoxy (part 'a' into part 'b' paint) then it would hold up. I would be leary of regular spray paint if you like to put heat into your brakes frequently. As MW has hinting at - the worst thing would be having to sandblast off peeling paint 6 months later. So is the "caliper paint" from the parts stores 2 part epoxy? Also, since i don't have my car yet, how smooth is the casting of the calipers? is it going to look "dimply" if painted? all i want for my birthday is black wheels and yellow calipers! hahaha edit - good grief you guys post fast! __________________ Driving it around!