jimmy5110

hi, anyone know how to change the color of the brake caliper without replacing a caliper? stick on? paint? anyone? just love the look of colorful caliper through the rim, look so cool. Please post if you have anything.Thanks

bheng

i had a friend who did this himself. he bought the paint from kragen. lol.

it looks alright. he didnt do a good job painting it tho. but i mean whos gonna tell. i only noticed cuz i was pretty close to his rims.

Azn_C300

Powder coat.

C43AMG

Powder coat candy apple blue - https://mbworld.org/forums/c36-amg-c...-calipers.html

jimmy5110

so, which method is better, will the paint last , it is easy caused you do not take the caliper out but if power coat is much better than we should consider it?

C43AMG

Powder coat will outlast any paint.

Luke@tirerack

The G-2 Manufacturing Brake Caliper PaintSystem Set was developed to show off a vehicle’s brake components through open-spoke style alloy wheels. It can be used to give all of a vehicle’s stock brake calipers the look of expensive, painted, high performance calipers, as well as add color to rear drum brake-equipped vehicles. Easily applied as a brush-on, the PaintSystem Set is engineered for universal application on automotive brake calipers and drums, and will even help protect these vital brake components from potentially harmful oils, chemicals and rust.

The PaintSystem Sets are available in nine high-gloss, wear-resistant colors that can be selected to complement or contrast a vehicle’s primary and/or accent colors. Available colors include: Red, Yellow, Blue, Silver, Gold, Black, Purple, Green and White.

Our experience indicates that a PaintSystem Set provides sufficient materials to paint 4 brake calipers, or 2 brake calipers and 2 brake drums. However vehicles with large brake calipers on the front axle and large brake drums on the rear axle may require two complete PaintSystem Sets to assure adequate coverage.

* Two-part paint system does not require caliper removal
* High-gloss finish
* Colors are fade resistant
* Seals and protects
* Heat-resistant up to 950º F
* Suitable for race cars, too
* Oil and chemical resistant

NOTE: PaintSystem Sets have a shelf life of six months and must be used between 56-70°F (13-21°C) ambient temperatures. Higher temperatures will cause paint to harden faster than normal. Once the paint and reactor are mixed, there are only 4-6 hours working time. After that, paint left in the can will harden and will not be useable.

Do not paint the mating surfaces where the road wheels attach to the brake drums. The wheel’s mounting hub diameter should be measured and masked off on the brake drum prior to painting.

Paint requires 2 hours curing time before reinstalling wheels. Do not use the vehicle for 24 hours to allow the paint to fully harden. Plan application accordingly.

G2 BRAKE Caliper PaintSystem Set Contents:
Detailed Instructions, 1 (14 oz.) aerosol can G2 BRAKE Cleaner Spray, 1 (4 oz.) metal can Brake Caliper Paint, 1 (1 oz.) glass jar PaintSystem Reactor, 1 stir stick, 1 application brush, 1 color decal.

available colors:
RED
YELLOW
BLUE
SILVER
BLACK
PURPLE
GREEN
WHITE
GOLD
ORANGE
PINK

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Azn_C300

I tried G2 once on my OEM calipers.....looked ok at first....but wasn't durable. Powder Coat is still the way to go. Costs more, but worth it. Do it once and do it right.

bigben320e

Here is the question:

Powder coat is the way to go, OK. How much would getting the OEM calipers powder coated be? What would be a good estimate?

I want to get mine black, with the Mercedes-Benz in white. I wonder though, how would my calipers look being white and the mercedes-benz in black?

I have a Black 040 CLS by BTW.

Luke@tirerack

I used the G2 system on my last car when the original color changed under extreme use and it was still looking good when I sold the car several year later ... will be redoing the calipers on my Carrera some time soon with the G2 system as well and fully expect similar results but, to each his own ...

Azn_C300

varies by region, but in or around $200 for all 4 calipers. High temp clean out, bead blast, and finally powder coat.

Nokiemon

I paid $175 for all four of my calipers to be cleaned, bead-blasted and then powdercoated. Only took 1 1/2 days and looks great. Well worth the $ for such a durable finish.

EURO KNG

Where did you get it done at?

mcleantmw

I performed a DIY project to paint the brake calipers on my 2003 E500 and I posted the process on the W211 section along with a photo last April. Here's the link to my thread:
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...g-project.html