Re: Caliper Question: Paint

[Chuck Van Pelt <cvanpelt@aracnet.com>]

Standard Krylon paint worked for me. Just clean the calipers well with
solvent and a wire brush. The most important thing to do is plug the hole
that the brake line goes into. Brake fluid and paint don't mix...I plugged
the hole with a wad of duct tape. If you don't, some brake fluid will
inevitably dribble out and ruin your hard work.

Another solution might be to leave the brake line attached to the
caliper...if you are replacing your brake lines anyway (as I was) you don't
have to worry about masking the brake line.

Hope this helps.

Chuck

chris collier wrote:

> Hi all, chris collier here,
>
> Question for those of you who have painted your calipers.
>
> Did you use and special surface preparation, other than adequate
> cleaning?
>
> I am assuming that Brake Kleen is the best to use?!
>
> Did you use any type of primer before applying paint?
>
> One last thing, what kind of paint was determined to be the most
> effective. Was it engine enamel from a auto parts store? Spray or liquid
> form?
>
> I have been to the archives, but would appreciate further explanations
> from the list.
>
> Thank You,
>
> chris
>
> collier@iglou.com

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