Our DIY Project: Painted Calipers

[Ms. Denmark]

It was a beautiful day here and with my SB in the shop for new brakes, it was time to paint the calipers. While Eric did that, I worked on cleaning up the wheels just in time for Carlisle. I'll post up more pics once everything is back on my car.
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[ImpalaSlayer]

that g2 stuff is pretty nice, works well on the raw cast finish. on smoother metal, like my polished baers, it was easy too chip

[guspech750]

Whoa.... That sure is pink........... I think.

Looks like fun.


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[Mebot]

They look pink but I think you got purple right? Looking good! Can't wait to see them when they're back on your car!

I'm getting ready to purchase some g2 caliper paint and tackle that project in a few weeks

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[Ms. Denmark]

Whoa.... That sure is pink........... I think.

Looks like fun.


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Actually they are purple...at least that was the plan. Hopefully it's just the camera.:eek:

[djv5150]

Looks great, can't wait to see the finished product

[DOOM]

Whoa.... That sure is pink


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They look pink
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Actually they are purple...at least that was WHAT MR. MAN TOLD ME! Hopefully it's just the camera.:eek:

Mr. Mans secret is out! :shake:

Ms. D your husband tricked you!

He has this sick obsession with "PINK"

He tells YOU it's purple but we all know better than that!

[Blackened300a]

Looks good, just a few things. You may wanna strip the paint where the bango bolt threads and the copper washer sits. Having a layer of paint may cause a leak down the road. You will most likely have to bleed the system now and be certain that the master didn't completely drain out or you'll have quite a problem getting the air out of the ABS. Also make sure the mating surface of the caliper where it meets the pad is clean and not painted. I made the mistake of getting paint on there and I had a pulsing pedal that drove me crazy on one of my older cars.

[DOOM]

PICS ON FILE FOR FUTURE REFRENCE! :banana2:

http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad47/DOOMIE/96ff22f9.jpg

http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad47/DOOMIE/4685a758.jpg

[Mr. Man]

Mr. Mans secret is out! :shake:

Ms. D your husband tricked you!

He has this sick obsession with "PINK"

He tells YOU it's purple but we all know better than that!
They are actually a medium purple. I think the camera and the fact they were still wet when Ms. D snapped the pics makes them look pinkish.

It was easy to do and I taped off all the rubber slide thingies and the bleeder ports. I was careful not to get paint on the pistons and I left about an 1/8 in of raw aluminum around them. I have to clear out the holes where the rubber covers of some brass thingy slides around. The guy who's lift the car sits presently on gave me some caliper grease for that part of the project.

The rotors hubs and edges were already painted black so that saved some time.

Weather here is iffy for manana so pics of the finished car will be up on the next nice day.

I posted this in green because I know Doomie is green with envy thinking the calipers are PINK but in person he will see they are purple. G2 does sell Pink so if you want to do them up in your favorite color Doomie you have that option. Could look good on a black car.:)

[Ms. Denmark]

They look pink but I think you got purple right? Looking good! Can't wait to see them when they're back on your car!

I'm getting ready to purchase some g2 caliper paint and tackle that project in a few weeks

Sent from my Samsung Droid Charge It was super easy! Let's hope they look good on my car. :cool:


Looks good, just a few things. You may wanna strip the paint where the bango bolt threads and the copper washer sits. Having a layer of paint may cause a leak down the road. You will most likely have to bleed the system now and be certain that the master didn't completely drain out or you'll have quite a problem getting the air out of the ABS. Also make sure the mating surface of the caliper where it meets the pad is clean and not painted. I made the mistake of getting paint on there and I had a pulsing pedal that drove me crazy on one of my older cars.
This is good to know! Thanks for spelling it out for those planning this project. You'll tell me what you think when you see them in person.;)

[Bigdogjim]

Should look real good when finnished:up:

Let's hope it looks purple when all is said and done:)

[Ms. Denmark]

Should look real good when finnished:up:

Let's hope it looks purple when all is said and done:)
I checked on them again this am and they really are purple. But if not, Doom wants them. :D JK!

[Papillon]

Can't wait to see them!!!

[Ms. Denmark]

Can't wait to see them!!!
Hey girlfriend! You will be the ultimate judge to decide if they are PINK! :coolman: See you at carlisle!

[Mr. Man]

Everything is back together and the car stops. :banana: Calipers look good and are Purple! Raining here in NJ today so will post pics ASAP. :)

[Odinson]

Awesome! Can't wait to do mine. Probably not before carlisle though.

[Ms. Denmark]

Everything is back together and the car stops. :banana: Calipers look good and are Purple! Raining here in NJ today so will post pics ASAP. :) You are THE MAN!!!! :lovies: :bows: :lovies:

[Ms. Denmark]

Awesome! Can't wait to do mine. Probably not before carlisle though. Go for it Matt!

[Mr. Man]

Awesome! Can't wait to do mine. Probably not before carlisle though.
If you order G2 use the discount code: G2shipsfree it will save you about 10 bucks if it is still a working coupon. I used it a few weeks ago and it worked. :)

[Bigdogjim]

Everything is back together and the car stops. :banana: Calipers look good and are Purple! Raining here in NJ today so will post pics ASAP. :)

It's raining here in my area of the Great Garden State :P:neener:

[Papillon]

Hey girlfriend! You will be the ultimate judge to decide if they are PINK! :coolman: See you at carlisle!

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[Mebot]

If you order G2 use the discount code: G2shipsfree it will save you about 10 bucks if it is still a working coupon. I used it a few weeks ago and it worked. :)

the discount still works because I used it last night :D

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[Mr. Man]

Everything is back together and the car stops. :banana: Calipers look good and are Purple! Raining here in NJ today so will post pics ASAP. :)


It's raining here in my area of the Great Garden State :P:neener:That's what I said, so what's with the emoticons?:shake:

[Gryphonzus]

Hey if anybody knows PINK it is DOOM!

[Ms. Denmark]

Hey if anybody knows PINK it is DOOM!
LOL! I hate to disappoint him, but they really look purple on the car. They turned out nice. Love that G2 paint. I'll post up some pics when it stops raining here.

[Ms. Denmark]

Finally stopped raining so I could get some pics of the purple calipers. Eric used G2 caliper paint and I like the way they turned out. I'd recommend this project and product.
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[Comin' in Hot]

I'm gonna say this in a manly way.... I like them

[screamn]

Looking sharp....one of kind.

I never did see this color used on calipers.

[Papillon]

They get the "Voula Stamp of PURPLE Approval"!!! (NOT pink :P) Lolol

LOVE them! Can't wait to see them at Carlisle!

[Ms. Denmark]

I'm gonna say this in a manly way.... I like them
No matter what, you're always a manly man in my book, Derek. Thanks!

Looking sharp....one of kind.

I never did see this color used on calipers. Me neither. I'm pleasantly surprised at how well I like them now that they're done.


They get the "Voula Stamp of PURPLE Approval"!!! (NOT pink :P) Lolol

LOVE them! Can't wait to see them at Carlisle! WHEW!!! :bows: The Judge has spoken! Thanks Voula!


Take THAT Dooomie!!:coolman:

[slickster]

Nice now you need purple bumper inserts

[Ms. Denmark]

Nice now you need purple bumper inserts
Ya know, I thought about it, but it just might be a bit too much? I guess I could try it and if they look awful just take them off. Not sure how much purple is too much purple....but maybe it might work...:dunno:

[ImpalaSlayer]

surprised Rich's old car didnt have purple calipers, it had purple everything else

[Blackened300a]

Here's the link. http://www.bobwhitedecals.com/Marauder.html

Royal purple is the color they offer. It will complete the look.

Color example.
http://www.bobwhitedecals.com/images/Marauderd.jpg

[Shaijack]

Purple seat inserts.

[IwantmyMMnow!]

Purple seat inserts.

With the light flint interior...hellz yeah! And make the Godshead logo on the seat back purple, too...somehow. Then get interior lights changed to purple....or is this all too much? ;)

You could become the 'Purple Panther'...Pink's renegade twin... :lol:

Them calipers look nice...is Mr. Man for hire?

Edit: you could get one of those console cover thingys in grey and have the logo in purple stitching...yes?

[Bigdogjim]

Nice work! Looking good :up:

[PonyUP]

I think it looks great Paula, love that combination on a silver


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[guspech750]

Ahhhhhhhh. Now I see the purple. Looks good and along with your control arms too.

[Mr. Man]

With the light flint interior...hellz yeah! And make the Godshead logo on the seat back purple, too...somehow. Then get interior lights changed to purple....or is this all too much? ;)

You could become the 'Purple Panther'...Pink's renegade twin... :lol:

Them calipers look nice...is Mr. Man for hire?

Edit: you could get one of those console cover thingys in grey and have the logo in purple stitching...yes?

Next set I do s going to require me getting a (in my case very large) set of overalls and an 8" stationary grinder/wire wheel, 6" just couldn't cut it.(bet Doomie hears that all the time:neener::D)( I know cheap shot but I had to take it)

The amount of rust and gunk that came off those calipers was amazing and most of it ended up on my clothes. Hope the old Maytag is up to the cleaning task.

[IwantmyMMnow!]

Next set I do s going to require me getting a (in my case very large) set of overalls and an 8" stationary grinder/wire wheel, 6" just couldn't cut it.(bet Doomie hears that all the time:neener::D)( I know cheap shot but I had to take it)

The amount of rust and gunk that came off those calipers was amazing and most of it ended up on my clothes. Hope the old Maytag is up to the cleaning task.

How much paint did you actually use from the kit to do the calipers? Were you ever concerned you would run out? TIA...

[Ms. Denmark]

surprised Rich's old car didnt have purple calipers, it had purple everything else I remember!


Nice work! Looking good :up:


I think it looks great Paula, love that combination on a silver


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Ahhhhhhhh. Now I see the purple. Looks good and along with your control arms too. Thank you Jim, Brad & Joe.:)


How much paint did you actually use from the kit to do the calipers? Were you ever concerned you would run out? TIA... The can of paint doen't look all that big, but it completely covered all four calipers.(front/back) and he put 2-3 coats on all the surfaces that show. It dried fairly quickly to a really nice finish.

[Mercguy04]

My wife likes purple. Told me, the next new car will be purple. It's different.
I like the calipers they look very nice.

I also like the 66 Park Lane drop top.
I can't figure which little girl you are Paula, in any case both kids look cute.
Your dad look strong. Nice Family photo, thanks for sharing.
Russell

[Bigdogjim]

You all keep this up and going to have to do something to my car and soon:lol: