Paint for brake callipers

[1340fxd]

My front brake callipers need to be re-sprayed. The original finish was a satin black ? what paint is heatproof, can be applied without primers and will offer the same satin finish?

[jonhunt]

I just used some satin paint from Halfords. It hasn't come off after 7 years.

[dr.rod]

Get 'em powder coated. It's smart, and a whole lot more durable than any paint. Triple S can do it in satin black to match the original finish.

[Steve Cooke]

I had mine powder coated a great job too, but if you to want spray them I dont think the heat generated would be much of an issue for most paints but I would advise the use of a primer on the alloy as most one coat paints are pretty crap.

[MaineKZ]

Hi there
If you want a durable spray finish best whip over to see Doug Cox at RD Cox & Son - outskirts of Reading. He'll vapour blast then prime and top coat satin black. The paint he uses is a 2 pack polyurethane - very very tough, flexible and resistant to brake fluid - the biggest enemy of most finishes. The finish looks more like the original than powder coat does - if that interests you.

[Garn 1]

After years of being a fan of powder-coating, I have stopped having it done on three areas. They are the calipers, switch blocks and lately, I've seen some deterioration on the top triple clamp. Maybe it was the preparation and it was 8 years ago! Nevertheless, I expect it to last forever and certainly, not to leave me with a problem.

Regarding the caliper(s), I was told that powder-coating was impervious to the action of brake fluid, however, after a period it creeps, under usually around the bleed screw or hose connection.

I did take some time to experience this deterioration, however, I now have the task of removing the powder-coating from those locations. I may try MainKZ's solution next time.

RegardZ,

[1340fxd]

Thanks for all the tips. Someone suggested http://www.frost.co.uk/ I sent them an email and got the following reply - You need VHT calliper paint Pt No P102, This paint is good up to 480 degrees and is chemical resistant

I have ordered two spray cans (they arrived very quickly) and will let you know how it looks / wears

[1340fxd]

I have now applied the VHT calliper paint (www.frost.co.uk - part number P102 and can report that it looks just right, went on easily and did not react with the original paint.

Only time will tell but so far, this looks like a good solution and much cheaper than powder coating

[ollie]

the frosts caliper paint is very good ,also if your missus is out of the house pop them in the oven on a lowish heat to toughen the coating