Anyone use G2 caliper paint?
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Anyone use G2 caliper paint?
As I wait for my new alternator to arrive, I am growing increasing restless and bored with me E55
So I was thinking I would paint the calipers! I was thinking I would leave them on the car since I don't have access to a STAR computer, and use the G2 brush on stuff instead of rattle can to avoid a mess. And also, VHT doesn't have purple, and G2 does
My main question is, has anyone used this stuff?
Is getting the calipers good and clean good enough, or does the OEM white powder coating have to come off?
What are the correct size decals for the front and rear calipers, respectively?
What about a clear coat with the G2?
Any other tips or advice would be appreciated!
Thanks!
ETA: Just saw on their site to order two kits if you have "over-sized calipers on the front of your vehicle". I guess this applies to us?
So I was thinking I would paint the calipers! I was thinking I would leave them on the car since I don't have access to a STAR computer, and use the G2 brush on stuff instead of rattle can to avoid a mess. And also, VHT doesn't have purple, and G2 does
My main question is, has anyone used this stuff?
Is getting the calipers good and clean good enough, or does the OEM white powder coating have to come off?
What are the correct size decals for the front and rear calipers, respectively?
What about a clear coat with the G2?
Any other tips or advice would be appreciated!
Thanks!
ETA: Just saw on their site to order two kits if you have "over-sized calipers on the front of your vehicle". I guess this applies to us?
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I painted the Brembos I installed on my w210 with G2. I wetsanded the original brembo paint (or perhaps powdercoat?) with some 600 grit wet sandpaper to give the G2 some tooth to grab onto and also to eliminate a few chips and scratches. Instead of brushing on the G2 I shot it with a paint gun but I've heard of other having good results using a disposable preval sprayer
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Preval-9-...-267/202533738
and also just by brushing it on. As mentioned in the instructions the paint is catalyzed and has a short window of opportunity to use it. Wait to long and it will start to kick off. It might make sense to mix it up in small batches and do one caliper at a time.
Here is a link to a few pics of my calipers. Unfortunately they were shot with a crappy cell phone camera circa 2008ish so they don't show a true representation of the final product.
https://mbworld.org/forums/w219/2972...ml#post3516092
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Preval-9-...-267/202533738
and also just by brushing it on. As mentioned in the instructions the paint is catalyzed and has a short window of opportunity to use it. Wait to long and it will start to kick off. It might make sense to mix it up in small batches and do one caliper at a time.
Here is a link to a few pics of my calipers. Unfortunately they were shot with a crappy cell phone camera circa 2008ish so they don't show a true representation of the final product.
https://mbworld.org/forums/w219/2972...ml#post3516092
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Here is an example of G2 paint on a C32
If you do a really clean job on spraying, it will probably come out just as nice.
Your other option is going with VHT Paint. Its up to you which particular type of paint you use. There's paint for engine, calipers, headers, etc.
Either option you go with, you'll want to...
- spray 1-2 coats of a base color (black, white, etc.)
- spray 2-4 coats of the actual color
- spray xx amount of clear coat afterwards
If you do a really clean job on spraying, it will probably come out just as nice.
Your other option is going with VHT Paint. Its up to you which particular type of paint you use. There's paint for engine, calipers, headers, etc.
Either option you go with, you'll want to...
- spray 1-2 coats of a base color (black, white, etc.)
- spray 2-4 coats of the actual color
- spray xx amount of clear coat afterwards
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I have used it and it works just fine. You get a can of paint and a small bottle of hardener that you mix into the paint. Once mixed, you have like 7 hours before that paint is no longer usable.
One can was more than enough for me, although I did not do the inboard part of the calipers that isn't visible.
The kit comes with a can of brake cleaner to clean your calipers with. No sanding or anything like that required.
You don't need a clearcoat because this stuff dries really shiny.
The only thing I would do differently would be to get one of those small foam paint brushes from the hardware store. The kit comes with a small acid brush and it took a long time to do these big calipers. Plus, it wasn't as smooth as I could have made it with a foam brush.
It's been on my car for about 6 months and the paint still looks as clean as the day I did it. It's very slick and easy to clean. I recommend it as long as you don't paint like a kindergartner.
One can was more than enough for me, although I did not do the inboard part of the calipers that isn't visible.
The kit comes with a can of brake cleaner to clean your calipers with. No sanding or anything like that required.
You don't need a clearcoat because this stuff dries really shiny.
The only thing I would do differently would be to get one of those small foam paint brushes from the hardware store. The kit comes with a small acid brush and it took a long time to do these big calipers. Plus, it wasn't as smooth as I could have made it with a foam brush.
It's been on my car for about 6 months and the paint still looks as clean as the day I did it. It's very slick and easy to clean. I recommend it as long as you don't paint like a kindergartner.
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I tried the brush and if you don't use the spray its going to look all lines and not smooth. Use spray better and do light coat after light coat until you think it's perfect. I've done this about 4 times and it looks like they have been Powdercoated and than spray them with clear
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I have used their red two component caliper paint on about a dozen Porsche calipers. I thoroughly clean the calipers, then sand them to be sure to get a good bond. I brush it on, and it flows/smooths to a very uniform finish by the time it has cured. One of these sets of Porsche calipers were on my track car (road race courses, not drag). The rotors get so hot on this usage that they are fully microcracked after about 8-10 days of tracking (slowing from 125-140 mph to 35-60 mph about 50 times in 25 minutes). These calipers still looked like new when I sold the car after 3 years of tracking.
I ordered a custom color (firemist red) to match my SL55 when I painted it's calipers. Color match was pretty good, but not perfect.
I never use anything BUT the G2 if I want it to last and look good through many years. One of the BIG advantages of it over typical paint (even high temp caliper paint) is that it is impervious to brake cleaner, and most other aggressive cleaning fluids.
I ordered a custom color (firemist red) to match my SL55 when I painted it's calipers. Color match was pretty good, but not perfect.
I never use anything BUT the G2 if I want it to last and look good through many years. One of the BIG advantages of it over typical paint (even high temp caliper paint) is that it is impervious to brake cleaner, and most other aggressive cleaning fluids.
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I have also had good luck with the g2 paint. I sanded and cleaned mine thoroughly before hand. I also chose to use the disposable pray cans vs the brush. I used two things of g2 and two disposable sprayers, but keep in mind I did several coats and sprayed the front and back of the calipers.
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For the G2, what grit and how much sanding? Just to rough it up a bit, or do i need to strip the old powder coat?
Also, a good recommendation on a high-temp clear coat?
Thanks for all the replies!
Also, a good recommendation on a high-temp clear coat?
Thanks for all the replies!
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I use lacquer thinner to remove the old decals or paint (as much as possible), then use a medium grit sandpaper (maybe 100) to improve the paint bite in as many places as possible. May even use a small steel brush to get into some of the small areas. It is not a 'quick' process, but like any painting job, the preparation is the most important part of getting a good and long lasting result.
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Here is an example of G2 paint on a C32
If you do a really clean job on spraying, it will probably come out just as nice.
Your other option is going with VHT Paint. Its up to you which particular type of paint you use. There's paint for engine, calipers, headers, etc.
Either option you go with, you'll want to...
- spray 1-2 coats of a base color (black, white, etc.)
- spray 2-4 coats of the actual color
- spray xx amount of clear coat afterwards
If you do a really clean job on spraying, it will probably come out just as nice.
Your other option is going with VHT Paint. Its up to you which particular type of paint you use. There's paint for engine, calipers, headers, etc.
Either option you go with, you'll want to...
- spray 1-2 coats of a base color (black, white, etc.)
- spray 2-4 coats of the actual color
- spray xx amount of clear coat afterwards
