has anyone painted their brake calipers yet?. - LotusTalk

mact3333 · 01-19-2005, 07:22 PM

if so, any pics or links???

kidcool · 01-19-2005, 08:13 PM

my car is at HRM now, Ardent red, biscuit interior, touring, LSS. Mark Starr painted the calipers yellow today, but i do not have any picks.

outspan · 01-19-2005, 10:00 PM

This guy has:

Painted callipers

biobaggie · 01-19-2005, 10:50 PM

I've had mine painted. I had almost finished re-installing them but had to go away on a business trip. Will try to post some pics when I get back later this week

Surferjer · 01-20-2005, 03:55 AM

I would like to paint mine. Bling bling, I know, but I do think it looks good. I'm nervous about removing calipers, pads, etc. Lots of help on this board, but still....

J-Son · 01-20-2005, 04:13 AM

mark starr painted mine yellow too.
all i need is to pick up the actual car now.

adamant · 01-20-2005, 06:02 AM

I heard Steve Harris has a silver ELise with the calipers painted green. WHat is wrong with you people

I just don't see the point I guess

Samurai · 01-20-2005, 06:08 AM

I was trying to think what color would go with Chrome Orange.

Surferjer · 01-20-2005, 06:08 AM

You don't see the point? bling bling, man-get with it.

Actually it stems from the same desire to wash our cars. We just want them looking their best. If I'm gonna go in and change the pads, I might as well pretty up the calipers at the same time. I have BRP-what should my caliper color be? hmmm

Gojira · 01-20-2005, 08:09 AM

I am getting a Storm Titanium/black
I am thinking of painting my calipers red or yellow-

what colors is everyone else thinking of?
What you do you think would look best with storm/black?

Surferjer · 01-20-2005, 08:34 AM

ST-that's neutral. You can use any color and it'll look nice. I'd go with blue.

For CO I'd use blue as well. What about BRP? I'm thinking silver..

Modern Wedgie · 01-20-2005, 08:37 AM

I will eventually paint mine...all it requires is time and money. Sigh....

I plan to upgrade to ss brake lines at the same time.

Surferjer · 01-20-2005, 08:45 AM

Hopefully it's only time plus a $7 can of paint...

Modern Wedgie · 01-20-2005, 08:46 AM

I wanted to powder coat. So it would be a bit of money. I'll do it when I have money to powder coat my wheels too.

fitfan · 01-20-2005, 12:36 PM

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Originally posted by Modern Wedgie
I wanted to powder coat. So it would be a bit of money. I'll do it when I have money to powder coat my wheels too.

wouldn't all the rubber have to come out to powder coat them? I am not sure about the temp. powder coating uses, and if its more than a caliper would usually see?. that would be expensive to re-build each caliper

Modern Wedgie · 01-20-2005, 01:24 PM

Yes, the calipers would have to be disassembled to powder coat. Nothing I havent done before. When I take the calipers off I'll see if the seals can be easily removed or if they will have to be replaced if I remove them.

CHRISN · 01-20-2005, 01:30 PM

I just picked up the duplicolor caliper paint and plan on doing it sunday. It says in the instructions that you need not remove the calipers just tape off. Does anyone have any tips or any input on duplicolor?

The red looks very close to ardent. I will take pics when finished.

Modern Wedgie · 01-20-2005, 01:31 PM

Does the caliper paint really hold? I've seen people paint calipers that didnt last, which is why I wanted to go the powder coat route.

Surferjer · 01-20-2005, 01:35 PM

At Pep Boys you can buy paint specific to painting calipers. It says right on it: "Caliper Paint". Should hold up. There's a lot of paint made for engine parts that should be good, too.

Samurai · 01-20-2005, 07:23 PM

I know rustoleum hols up as well. I have seen people in the spyder forums use it and it has not chipped yet.

01-19-2005, 07:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
mact3333 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Portland Posts: 970	has anyone painted their brake calipers yet?. if so, any pics or links??? __________________ ardent/blk...lss...touring...HT..starshield...perhaps QS.

01-19-2005, 10:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
outspan 5000 miles from my Liz :( Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Currently on project in Kenya, E. Africa Posts: 123	This guy has: Painted callipers __________________ S1. Silver. Lotus GT??? Newsflash, nobody is waiting for that !

01-20-2005, 03:55 AM	#5 (permalink)
Surferjer No more cone damage! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Phoenixville, PA Posts: 8,851	I would like to paint mine. Bling bling, I know, but I do think it looks good. I'm nervous about removing calipers, pads, etc. Lots of help on this board, but still.... __________________ Jer-2005 Elise (retired from autox) 1993 MR2 autox car 2002 Ford Excursion DIESEL 4 X 4 1993 Miata (future LeMons car) 1987 Toyota Corolla FX16 Lemons car (rebuilt & ready) 1984 Chevy Citation Lemons car (ready)

01-20-2005, 04:13 AM	#6 (permalink)
J-Son Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: long island NY Posts: 546	mark starr painted mine yellow too. all i need is to pick up the actual car now. __________________ 2005 Ardent Touring Elise, 2007 Hummer H3, 2007 Infiniti Fx35, 2006 Infiniti M35x (sold), 2002 Audi TT quattro convertible (sold), 1999 Corvette (sold but not forgotten),

01-20-2005, 06:02 AM	#7 (permalink)
adamant Time to DRIVE Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 1,314 Images: 2	I heard Steve Harris has a silver ELise with the calipers painted green. WHat is wrong with you people I just don't see the point I guess __________________ 2006 Exige Chrome Orange

01-19-2005, 08:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
kidcool Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 196	my car is at HRM now, Ardent red, biscuit interior, touring, LSS. Mark Starr painted the calipers yellow today, but i do not have any picks.

01-19-2005, 10:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
biobaggie Mr. Sparkle Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Posts: 625	I've had mine painted. I had almost finished re-installing them but had to go away on a business trip. Will try to post some pics when I get back later this week

01-20-2005, 06:08 AM	#8 (permalink)
Samurai Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Atlanta Posts: 301	I was trying to think what color would go with Chrome Orange.

01-20-2005, 06:08 AM	#9 (permalink)
Surferjer No more cone damage! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Phoenixville, PA Posts: 8,851	You don't see the point? bling bling, man-get with it. Actually it stems from the same desire to wash our cars. We just want them looking their best. If I'm gonna go in and change the pads, I might as well pretty up the calipers at the same time. I have BRP-what should my caliper color be? hmmm __________________ Jer-2005 Elise (retired from autox) 1993 MR2 autox car 2002 Ford Excursion DIESEL 4 X 4 1993 Miata (future LeMons car) 1987 Toyota Corolla FX16 Lemons car (rebuilt & ready) 1984 Chevy Citation Lemons car (ready)

01-20-2005, 08:09 AM	#10 (permalink)
Gojira Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 466	I am getting a Storm Titanium/black I am thinking of painting my calipers red or yellow- what colors is everyone else thinking of? What you do you think would look best with storm/black?

01-20-2005, 08:34 AM	#11 (permalink)
Surferjer No more cone damage! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Phoenixville, PA Posts: 8,851	ST-that's neutral. You can use any color and it'll look nice. I'd go with blue. For CO I'd use blue as well. What about BRP? I'm thinking silver.. __________________ Jer-2005 Elise (retired from autox) 1993 MR2 autox car 2002 Ford Excursion DIESEL 4 X 4 1993 Miata (future LeMons car) 1987 Toyota Corolla FX16 Lemons car (rebuilt & ready) 1984 Chevy Citation Lemons car (ready)

01-20-2005, 08:37 AM	#12 (permalink)
Modern Wedgie elise groupie Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Geneva, Switzerland Posts: 2,742	I will eventually paint mine...all it requires is time and money. Sigh.... I plan to upgrade to ss brake lines at the same time. __________________ Join Club111 It's a lot of fun.

01-20-2005, 08:45 AM	#13 (permalink)
Surferjer No more cone damage! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Phoenixville, PA Posts: 8,851	Hopefully it's only time plus a $7 can of paint... __________________ Jer-2005 Elise (retired from autox) 1993 MR2 autox car 2002 Ford Excursion DIESEL 4 X 4 1993 Miata (future LeMons car) 1987 Toyota Corolla FX16 Lemons car (rebuilt & ready) 1984 Chevy Citation Lemons car (ready)

01-20-2005, 08:46 AM	#14 (permalink)
Modern Wedgie elise groupie Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Geneva, Switzerland Posts: 2,742	I wanted to powder coat. So it would be a bit of money. I'll do it when I have money to powder coat my wheels too. __________________ Join Club111 It's a lot of fun.

01-20-2005, 01:24 PM	#16 (permalink)
Modern Wedgie elise groupie Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Geneva, Switzerland Posts: 2,742	Yes, the calipers would have to be disassembled to powder coat. Nothing I havent done before. When I take the calipers off I'll see if the seals can be easily removed or if they will have to be replaced if I remove them. __________________ Join Club111 It's a lot of fun.

01-20-2005, 01:30 PM	#17 (permalink)
CHRISN "I'M OLD GREG" Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: INDIANAPOLIS, IN Posts: 847	I just picked up the duplicolor caliper paint and plan on doing it sunday. It says in the instructions that you need not remove the calipers just tape off. Does anyone have any tips or any input on duplicolor? The red looks very close to ardent. I will take pics when finished. __________________ Ardent Red, stripes, LSS, Hard top, Touring, Star shield. Mods:re-located Braile battery,2bular exhaust,larini decat,FF splitter,SS brake lines, motor mount bushings, ACT clutch, Toda flywheel, Quaife LSD, Stereo delete, Tilting rear clam, Aero catch engine cover, Alcantara dash, Turboxs intake, Ported stock header and throttle body,2 piece rotors,Pagid pads, Delivered 12/04/04 #742 Auto Europe

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01-20-2005, 01:31 PM	#18 (permalink)
Modern Wedgie elise groupie Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Geneva, Switzerland Posts: 2,742	Does the caliper paint really hold? I've seen people paint calipers that didnt last, which is why I wanted to go the powder coat route. __________________ Join Club111 It's a lot of fun.

01-20-2005, 01:35 PM	#19 (permalink)
Surferjer No more cone damage! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Phoenixville, PA Posts: 8,851	At Pep Boys you can buy paint specific to painting calipers. It says right on it: "Caliper Paint". Should hold up. There's a lot of paint made for engine parts that should be good, too. __________________ Jer-2005 Elise (retired from autox) 1993 MR2 autox car 2002 Ford Excursion DIESEL 4 X 4 1993 Miata (future LeMons car) 1987 Toyota Corolla FX16 Lemons car (rebuilt & ready) 1984 Chevy Citation Lemons car (ready)

01-20-2005, 07:23 PM	#20 (permalink)
Samurai Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Atlanta Posts: 301	I know rustoleum hols up as well. I have seen people in the spyder forums use it and it has not chipped yet.