w204_Generic

Hello,

I'm interested in painting my calipers red,as the stock look of the calipers are truly ugly. Now, in order for me to do this, what do I need? Is there some sort of kit I need? Or can I just go to a body shop and let them do it? Because I remember reading somewhere here that most people get a red paint caliper kit.


Thanks

luc1f3r

In the ricer aisle of any auto zone / pep boys.

w204_Generic

I'll look into this.

Also, is there any way I can get those huge AMG calipers? Just the calipers? Or would I need the whole deal in order to have big calipers.

EuroJDMBenzo

primer and red engine enamel paint i heard works the best lmao

and im pretty sure you need the entire big brake kit lol...

w204_Generic

Oh alright. Any links?

Rodpwnz

https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...04-sedans.html

w204_Generic

After seeing the price.......I think I'll be sticking to painting the calipers haha

I meant to ask for links to a premium red caliper kit. The one on amazon that the above poster provided seems a little sketchy .

snowmuch

This is the best.

a1rh3adsz

yep G2 is the best paint i used on my previous car. held up great.

w204_Generic

Wouldn't this be it?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000AU...f=pd_aw_sims_2

I think the one you provided is black

AkaSigFreak

I used the Dupli-Color kit from Advance Auto Parts ($20). It is a ceramic base, easy to use and lasts for years. I had it on my 08 and looked great until the day I totaled it.

w204_Generic

Okay.

I'm tied between the G2 and this one.

Any opinions anyone?

snowmuch

I had dupli before g2. G2 is looks better and last longer.

w204_Generic

Okay will order. Any chance you can provide a link? As a "just in-case." I don't want to be getting the wrong color haha.

snowmuch

What color do you want? red or black?

w204_Generic

Red

snowmuch

Here you go

w204_Generic

Thanks.

xaran

W204 if your taking it to a shop to have the calipers done for you why bother to look for a kit. let them provide it.

Ive been thinking about painting mine but now they are in good shape so maybe in the future, IMO I would not do Red on a C class unless its a AMG . I think unless they are 4 or 6 piston calipers its kind of poser look to attract attention to a single piston stock caliper.

its a 30 minute job to DIY, pull the wheels, clean mask and paint. Any quality Hi temp engine, exhaust or brake paint will do. If you want it done to last powder coat them but be sure the powder coater knows high heat coatings

Ron Jr

I used the same on all three of my W204's 08 Red/ 11 Black/13 Red works great just make sure you clean the calipers.

black lavender

Personally, I would get the powdercoated. That's just me though.

w204_Generic

It's either I pay for a kit and do it myself- $50

Or

Let a body shop paint it without the kit, and pay well over $100.

What would you prefer?

As for being a poser I'm sure red calipers aren't. If I put an AMG badge on with a quad diffuser, quad exhaust, and AMG front bumper...that's being a poser.

w204_Generic

Any differences between this one:




and this one?




I just want to make sure, because I do not want to mess this up.

snowmuch

I do not see the difference, one of the seller is G2 USA so I would probably buy from that one.

w204_Generic

Okay