has anyone painted their brake calipers yet?. - Page 5 - LotusTalk

proberts9999 · 03-02-2005, 11:11 PM

Anyone have any experience with chromed calipers? Motorcycle calipers are chromed, would it hold up on our cars? Could our calipers be chromed?

Something like this guy's without the 'bling bling' factor (ignore the ugly rims):
http://www.artofnoize.com/Cars/aaron/DSC00064.jpg

jldunne · 03-03-2005, 04:32 AM

Maxx

Nice pics
I have BRG/biscuit and am considering yellow calipers to match the emblem but might be a tough match - wouldn't want real yellow. DId you give any consideration to that combo ?

maxxfish · 03-03-2005, 06:19 AM

JL,

Yes, I have a feeling the caliper paint would be a bright primary yellow. My stripes are brighter than the emblem, but the emblem is so small, you wouldn't notice. Max

Surferjer · 03-03-2005, 06:50 AM

Maxx-those look really nice. I'm opting for shiny shiny silver on mine. But that's a project for another month. I bet if I tape stuff off I can do it right on the car.

proberts9999 · 03-03-2005, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Surferjer

Maxx-those look really nice. I'm opting for shiny shiny silver on mine. But that's a project for another month. I bet if I tape stuff off I can do it right on the car.

Would you use a paint to get shiny-shiny silver?

-Pat

Surferjer · 03-03-2005, 05:26 PM

I would use a shiny shiny paint, not just any old paint. I'll get the caliper-specific shiny shiny paint, too.

J-Son · 03-16-2005, 06:27 PM

here's my front caliper!

CHRISN · 03-17-2005, 05:40 PM

Looks good. Do you have a pic of the whole car with the painted calipers?

JimK · 03-18-2005, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rucnok

here's my front caliper!

Looks good! That's what I'm planning for my ST car when it warms up. Thinking of painting the letters green though.

JeffersonRaley · 04-16-2005, 09:21 PM

My car with shiny yellow calipers.

Surferjer · 04-17-2005, 05:44 AM

Those are nice, but I'd add green letter highlighting. I decided on going with silver. Silver trim looks nice with BRP. Getting silver harnesses inside, too.

Balance · 05-13-2005, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gojira

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)

I called Symbolic today to see how much to get my SS brake lines installed and have the calipers painted at the same time. They said they don't do either and they will not modify the brake system from stock in any way. Called Newport European and they said they have never painted calipers for anyone. Can someone suggest a good place in Southern CA to get my calipers painted?

Surferjer · 05-13-2005, 03:08 PM

I changed my mind and am painting mine yellow with green letter highlighting. I should have mine done next week. I'm painting them right on the car, and will tape off other areas. This should be easy.

Evl · 05-13-2005, 07:36 PM

Sweet, now I'm bummed you won't have the elise at warminster. I'll have to wait till the next event to see this. I still haven't worked up the cajones to paint mine yet.

APOGEE · 05-13-2005, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Balance

I called Symbolic today to see how much to get my SS brake lines installed and have the calipers painted at the same time. They said they don't do either and they will not modify the brake system from stock in any way. Called Newport European and they said they have never painted calipers for anyone. Can someone suggest a good place in Southern CA to get my calipers painted?

Hi Balance, I have seen a lot of cooked hand painted calipers at roadrace
tracks, however I have had very good results powder coating Ferrari calipers.
The calipers have to be striped and reassembled, this would be a process I could stand behind. All the best, Don @ N.E.
P.S. This statement is only based on my empirical knowledge.

Zor · 05-14-2005, 03:36 AM

Somebody I used to work with runs a corvette "how to" site. One of his guides is for painting his calipers.

http://www.ls1howto.com/index.php?article=15

Doesn't hurt to read if you're thinking about doing it yourself.

Balance · 05-15-2005, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by APOGEE

Hi Balance, I have seen a lot of cooked hand painted calipers at roadrace
tracks, however I have had very good results powder coating Ferrari calipers.
The calipers have to be striped and reassembled, this would be a process I could stand behind. All the best, Don @ N.E.
P.S. This statement is only based on my empirical knowledge.

Any chance I can get you guys to powder coat my calipers while you're putting in my ss brake lines?

Balance · 05-16-2005, 07:01 AM

Er, let me rephrase that, Don. Do you think there's any chance I can get Newport European's service department to powder coat my calipers while they're putting in my ss brake lines?

RSands · 05-16-2005, 07:54 AM

Silver Paint Marker..dis the trick for me and took 4 minutes!

SweetDaddyD · 05-16-2005, 09:09 AM

Engine paint holds up fine and is available in many colors. Ford engine blue is on my daily driven BMW and still looks fine after 3 years. I use a lower dust (mintex) brake pad and wash it regularly, also don't autocross it. But the increased breaking load of 18" wheels on a car designed for 15" does put increased load on the brakes. A couple other good tips if you don't want to remove the calipers (and then have to bleed them) is to mask the background with aluminum foil. It conforms very easily to all the contours, around the shocks, etc. and the fine details you can hit with a Q-tip, as well as touch up any spots with semi-gloss black. Spend a few minutes and you can never tell that you didn't remove the calipers.

03-02-2005, 11:11 PM	#81 (permalink)
proberts9999 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 103	Chromed Calipers Anyone have any experience with chromed calipers? Motorcycle calipers are chromed, would it hold up on our cars? Could our calipers be chromed? Something like this guy's without the 'bling bling' factor (ignore the ugly rims): http://www.artofnoize.com/Cars/aaron/DSC00064.jpg

03-03-2005, 06:19 AM	#83 (permalink)
maxxfish Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 314	JL, Yes, I have a feeling the caliper paint would be a bright primary yellow. My stripes are brighter than the emblem, but the emblem is so small, you wouldn't notice. Max __________________ Racing Green w/yellow stripes, Hardtop, black touring, Starshield, SSR wheels w/ Yoko A048's, Quicksilver exhaust, 4tress harness bar, Schroth 6-point harnesses, dual oil coolers

03-03-2005, 06:50 AM	#84 (permalink)
Surferjer No more cone damage! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Exton, PA Posts: 8,885	Maxx-those look really nice. I'm opting for shiny shiny silver on mine. But that's a project for another month. I bet if I tape stuff off I can do it right on the car. __________________ Jer-2005 Elise (retired from autox) 1993 MR2 autox car 2002 Ford Excursion DIESEL 4 X 4 1993 Miata (throwout bearing or clutch failure) 1987 Toyota Corolla FX16 Lemons car (needs new head) 1984 Chevy Citation Lemons car (needs a motor)

03-03-2005, 05:26 PM	#86 (permalink)
Surferjer No more cone damage! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Exton, PA Posts: 8,885	I would use a shiny shiny paint, not just any old paint. I'll get the caliper-specific shiny shiny paint, too. __________________ Jer-2005 Elise (retired from autox) 1993 MR2 autox car 2002 Ford Excursion DIESEL 4 X 4 1993 Miata (throwout bearing or clutch failure) 1987 Toyota Corolla FX16 Lemons car (needs new head) 1984 Chevy Citation Lemons car (needs a motor)

03-16-2005, 06:27 PM	#87 (permalink)
J-Son Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: long island NY Posts: 548	my yellow calipers here's my front caliper! __________________ 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),

03-03-2005, 04:32 AM	#82 (permalink)
jldunne Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 171	Maxx Nice pics I have BRG/biscuit and am considering yellow calipers to match the emblem but might be a tough match - wouldn't want real yellow. DId you give any consideration to that combo ?

03-17-2005, 05:40 PM	#88 (permalink)
CHRISN "I'M OLD GREG" Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: INDIANAPOLIS, IN Posts: 870	Looks good. Do you have a pic of the whole car with the painted calipers? __________________ 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

04-16-2005, 09:21 PM	#90 (permalink)
JeffersonRaley www.HillCountryDrives.com Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 826	My car with shiny yellow calipers. Attached Images __________________ Jefferson www.thedriversedge.net www.hillcountrydrives.com

04-17-2005, 05:44 AM	#91 (permalink)
Surferjer No more cone damage! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Exton, PA Posts: 8,885	Those are nice, but I'd add green letter highlighting. I decided on going with silver. Silver trim looks nice with BRP. Getting silver harnesses inside, too. __________________ Jer-2005 Elise (retired from autox) 1993 MR2 autox car 2002 Ford Excursion DIESEL 4 X 4 1993 Miata (throwout bearing or clutch failure) 1987 Toyota Corolla FX16 Lemons car (needs new head) 1984 Chevy Citation Lemons car (needs a motor)

05-13-2005, 03:08 PM	#93 (permalink)
Surferjer No more cone damage! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Exton, PA Posts: 8,885	I changed my mind and am painting mine yellow with green letter highlighting. I should have mine done next week. I'm painting them right on the car, and will tape off other areas. This should be easy. __________________ Jer-2005 Elise (retired from autox) 1993 MR2 autox car 2002 Ford Excursion DIESEL 4 X 4 1993 Miata (throwout bearing or clutch failure) 1987 Toyota Corolla FX16 Lemons car (needs new head) 1984 Chevy Citation Lemons car (needs a motor)

05-13-2005, 07:36 PM	#94 (permalink)
Evl His Impatientness Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 1,723	Sweet, now I'm bummed you won't have the elise at warminster. I'll have to wait till the next event to see this. I still haven't worked up the cajones to paint mine yet. __________________ www.agentsofentropy.com

05-14-2005, 03:36 AM	#96 (permalink)
Zor Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 33	Somebody I used to work with runs a corvette "how to" site. One of his guides is for painting his calipers. http://www.ls1howto.com/index.php?article=15 Doesn't hurt to read if you're thinking about doing it yourself.

05-16-2005, 07:01 AM	#98 (permalink)
Balance Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 256	Er, let me rephrase that, Don. Do you think there's any chance I can get Newport European's service department to powder coat my calipers while they're putting in my ss brake lines? __________________ Why am I on Elisetalk when I could be driving my Elise?

05-16-2005, 07:54 AM	#99 (permalink)
RSands Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Strong Island Posts: 120	Silver highlights on my Calipers Silver Paint Marker..dis the trick for me and took 4 minutes! Attached Images

05-16-2005, 09:09 AM	#100 (permalink)
SweetDaddyD BANNED Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: ATL, GA Posts: 7,644 Images: 2	Engine paint holds up fine and is available in many colors. Ford engine blue is on my daily driven BMW and still looks fine after 3 years. I use a lower dust (mintex) brake pad and wash it regularly, also don't autocross it. But the increased breaking load of 18" wheels on a car designed for 15" does put increased load on the brakes. A couple other good tips if you don't want to remove the calipers (and then have to bleed them) is to mask the background with aluminum foil. It conforms very easily to all the contours, around the shocks, etc. and the fine details you can hit with a Q-tip, as well as touch up any spots with semi-gloss black. Spend a few minutes and you can never tell that you didn't remove the calipers.

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