has anyone painted their brake calipers yet?. - Page 2 - LotusTalk

Keith · 01-20-2005, 08:37 PM

hmmm - this is interesting. I am interested in painting my calipers as well. Saffron yellow! The car will be Nightfall Blue.

Someone please post pictures if you have already painted the calipers.

mact3333 · 01-20-2005, 09:32 PM

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Originally posted by outspan
This guy has:

Painted callipers

damn lotus for not offering azure blue...best paint color I have ever seen !

Keith · 01-20-2005, 09:42 PM

interesting how he put his Elise up on paper stacks!

I like the Azure Blue better than Nightfall Blue - at least from the photos.

biobaggie · 01-20-2005, 10:34 PM

Here's a couple of shots of my calipers. Overall the Elise calipers are pretty uninteresting, with the back Brembos being positively boring. Don't think they have the same visual impact as on other cars. I was tempted to go red, but in the end opted for body color. Red would probably have more visual impact

Front (no wheel)

biobaggie · 01-20-2005, 10:36 PM

Front (wheel installed)

biobaggie · 01-20-2005, 10:37 PM

Boring brembo

biobaggie · 01-20-2005, 10:42 PM

Also had the engine covers sanded and painted. I plan on shaving down the moulded lotus emblem on the cover and replacing it with a Lotus hood badge when it arrives

outspan · 01-20-2005, 10:53 PM

Looks rather cool, especially the fronts with the LOTUS on it.

Can you post a pic of the whole car with painted callipers when you're finished?

I was thinking about doing my hardtop in a different color for a different touch rather than the callipers. Maybe I'd do same color as my red leather seats.

J-Son · 01-21-2005, 05:54 AM

when the calipers are painted, dont they pick up a lot of black brake dust?
is it difficult to clean them since they are tough to reach behind the wheels?

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!

CHRISN · 01-21-2005, 06:47 AM

The duplicolor is a one step paint product. It is a ceramic paint. It does come with a special cleaner. It says good up to 500 deg. What will brake temps reach on a track day?

mact3333 · 01-21-2005, 07:38 AM

rotors on race cars can glow red from beings so hot...temps can reach 1500F I believe...not sure if 500F can hack it

CHRISN · 01-21-2005, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by mact3333
rotors on race cars can glow red from beings so hot...temps can reach 1500F I believe...not sure if 500F can hack it

Thanks for the info. I think a little more research should be done on my part prior to painting.

shay2nak · 01-21-2005, 09:23 AM

love that engine cover.

Gojira · 01-21-2005, 10:01 AM

looks sweet!

nice job!

420HP · 01-21-2005, 11:49 AM

Looks really good, Biobaggie!

CHRISN · 01-21-2005, 12:23 PM

BIOBAGGIE
What kind of paint did you use?
It looks great on the front lotus caliper.
Thanks

Gojira · 01-21-2005, 12:33 PM

I just called Symbolic Service dept & they will paint the calipers for apx $350.00

also, they are fitting the first car w/driving lights (aftermarket)

Ancient Wedgie · 01-21-2005, 01:02 PM

Hey shag,

Got any extra paint?

Quote:

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.

P.S.: Any chance you'll be up on Mulholland tomorrow?

mact3333 · 01-21-2005, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by biobaggie
Here's a couple of shots of my calipers. Overall the Elise calipers are pretty uninteresting, with the back Brembos being positively boring. Don't think they have the same visual impact as on other cars. I was tempted to go red, but in the end opted for body color. Red would probably have more visual impact

Front (no wheel)

dont think it will have the same effect cause the calipers are fairly small...but with such a light and small car, dont really need the big brembo calipers...yours looks very nice though...fronts look decent but the rears are just ok because of the ordinary shape...how long did it take you to do this anyway?

01-20-2005, 08:37 PM	#21 (permalink)
Keith Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 373	hmmm - this is interesting. I am interested in painting my calipers as well. Saffron yellow! The car will be Nightfall Blue. Someone please post pictures if you have already painted the calipers. __________________ * Feb 03, 2005 - Nightfall Blue, Starshield, Clear Shield, Multivex, CG Lock, RTD Brace, microMirror, Pagid RS-14 pads, air horn *

01-20-2005, 09:42 PM	#23 (permalink)
Keith Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 373	interesting how he put his Elise up on paper stacks! I like the Azure Blue better than Nightfall Blue - at least from the photos. __________________ * Feb 03, 2005 - Nightfall Blue, Starshield, Clear Shield, Multivex, CG Lock, RTD Brace, microMirror, Pagid RS-14 pads, air horn *

01-20-2005, 10:34 PM	#24 (permalink)
biobaggie Mr. Sparkle Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Posts: 631	Here's a couple of shots of my calipers. Overall the Elise calipers are pretty uninteresting, with the back Brembos being positively boring. Don't think they have the same visual impact as on other cars. I was tempted to go red, but in the end opted for body color. Red would probably have more visual impact Front (no wheel) Attached Images

01-20-2005, 10:36 PM	#25 (permalink)
biobaggie Mr. Sparkle Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Posts: 631	Front (wheel installed) Attached Images

01-20-2005, 10:37 PM	#26 (permalink)
biobaggie Mr. Sparkle Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Posts: 631	Boring brembo Attached Images Last edited by biobaggie : 01-20-2005 at 10:39 PM.

01-20-2005, 10:42 PM	#27 (permalink)
biobaggie Mr. Sparkle Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Posts: 631	Also had the engine covers sanded and painted. I plan on shaving down the moulded lotus emblem on the cover and replacing it with a Lotus hood badge when it arrives Attached Images

01-20-2005, 10:53 PM	#28 (permalink)
outspan 5000 miles from my Liz :( Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Currently on project in Kenya, E. Africa Posts: 123	Looks rather cool, especially the fronts with the LOTUS on it. Can you post a pic of the whole car with painted callipers when you're finished? I was thinking about doing my hardtop in a different color for a different touch rather than the callipers. Maybe I'd do same color as my red leather seats. __________________ S1. Silver. Lotus GT??? Newsflash, nobody is waiting for that !

01-21-2005, 05:54 AM	#29 (permalink)
J-Son Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: long island NY Posts: 548	when the calipers are painted, dont they pick up a lot of black brake dust? is it difficult to clean them since they are tough to reach behind the wheels? __________________ 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),

01-21-2005, 06:33 AM	#30 (permalink)
fitfan Regurgitated User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Diego! Posts: 4,083	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!

01-21-2005, 06:47 AM	#31 (permalink)
CHRISN "I'M OLD GREG" Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: INDIANAPOLIS, IN Posts: 869	The duplicolor is a one step paint product. It is a ceramic paint. It does come with a special cleaner. It says good up to 500 deg. What will brake temps reach on a track day? __________________ 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

01-21-2005, 07:38 AM	#32 (permalink)
mact3333 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Portland Posts: 970	rotors on race cars can glow red from beings so hot...temps can reach 1500F I believe...not sure if 500F can hack it __________________ ardent/blk...lss...touring...HT..starshield...perhaps QS.

01-21-2005, 09:23 AM	#34 (permalink)
shay2nak I <3 chicken, I <3 liver Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Land of da 1000 Oaks, CA Posts: 15,006	love that engine cover. __________________ save ~10 lbs gain 1 hp EQ: Y=(190X) / (1984-X) where Y is (HP) and X is (lbs) '07 EXIGE S * MY CAR ** VIDEOS! '08 ACURA TSX 6-speed http://www.makeNYNYagain.com

01-21-2005, 10:01 AM	#35 (permalink)
Gojira Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 466	looks sweet! nice job!

01-21-2005, 11:49 AM	#36 (permalink)
420HP Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: LA area Posts: 163	Looks really good, Biobaggie!

01-21-2005, 12:23 PM	#37 (permalink)
CHRISN "I'M OLD GREG" Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: INDIANAPOLIS, IN Posts: 869	BIOBAGGIE What kind of paint did you use? It looks great on the front lotus caliper. Thanks __________________ 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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01-21-2005, 12:33 PM	#38 (permalink)
Gojira Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 466	I just called Symbolic Service dept & they will paint the calipers for apx $350.00 also, they are fitting the first car w/driving lights (aftermarket)