Questions on painting my calipers

[redhotcandy]

Going to paint my calipers tonight...FINALLY! So, I've been reading about the process, just to clarify from those of you who have done it:
Do I use an all purpose cleaner/degreaser first, rinse, then use brake cleaner with a stiff wire brush?
Do I just wipe the brake cleaner off or rinse it off?

[Glen e]

Originally Posted by redhotcandy

Going to paint my calipers tonight...FINALLY! So, I've been reading about the process, just to clarify from those of you who have done it:
Do I use an all purpose cleaner/degreaser first, rinse, then use brake cleaner with a stiff wire brush?
Do I just wipe the brake cleaner off or rinse it off?

yes....no need to rinse it off....

[redhotcandy]

I've jus finished with my fourth coat of paint on my calipers. I've read that some use clear gloss enamel over the paint. What kind of gloss? I've got a can of Rust-Oleum Gloss Protective Enamel, can I use that? The directions say don't use on anything that will get over 200 degrees and do not use on galvanized metal. Should I get something else? The paint is nice and red, but not really shiny enough for me. Thanks for any info.

[Jmcsjcrs]

I would not do it, what kind of paint did you use? G2 is very glossy

[redhotcandy]

Originally Posted by Jmcsjcrs

I would not do it, what kind of paint did you use? G2 is very glossy

It's called VHT High Temp Caliper Paint.

[Glen e]

g2 or duplicolor kits gives you the gloss...

[redhotcandy]

Originally Posted by Glen e

g2 or duplicolor kits gives you the gloss...

Thanks for the info. Now that the masking is off and it's beginning to dry, it looks great. Here's the link to the paint I used. They have all types of extreme and/or high heat paints.

http://www.vhtpaint.com/index.jsp

[Glen e]

yup vht will work fine...it all in the prep - do you have brembos?

[timtoolman24]

I used the brake caliber paint from auto parts store. I have had them painted for about 6 months and I have a few specs on them. Just order brake caliber covers to see how they look.

[redhotcandy]

Originally Posted by Glen e

yup vht will work fine...it all in the prep - do you have brembos?

No, I don't. I like the way the VHT went on. Covered great. I also like that they have a variety of high temp paints. One for temps up to 2000 degrees it says. Good for pipes, etc.