Powdercoat or Autostyle Caliper Paint?

Doctor G · Post by **Doctor G** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 2:39 pm

All my calipers are already sandblasted. Should I use the caliper paint they sell at autostyle or just powdercoat?

Only con of powdercoating is I have to remove the seals and pistons etc.

Anyone has experience with the caliper paint on a fresh sandblasted calipers?

veecee · Post by **veecee** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 5:38 pm

i would say powdercoat cos you cant go wrong with the paint and potential heat damage!

but then you have to rebuild the calipers - if you dont have a rebuild kit, then it could turn out costly and time consuming!

so maybe the caliper paint is a better idea - less work. try get the spray type so that it comes out smooth.

my only experience with duplicolour paints is that they are really fantastic!!! top quality!

AR 200SX · Post by **AR 200SX** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 11:09 pm

just use base coat paint that you would normaly paint a car with,did a couple of cars and it works great,provided they are nice and clean.just use a paint brush with some benzine.

veecee · Post by **veecee** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 11:17 pm

i perfers vodka and cokes!!! hehee.

LOL.!!!!

Ero_sennin · Post by **Ero_sennin** » Sat Aug 02, 2008 12:41 am

I used sprayon Engine enamel, and thus far its still perfect.

Hotstuff · Post by **Hotstuff** » Sat Aug 02, 2008 12:37 pm

The only problem with the Duplicolor product, is that there is a time period that you are not allowed to use the calipers after being coated. According the can I have in front of me it says:"... wait 7 days for paint to cure..."

The finish is only as good as the preparation of the calipers to be painted. A well prepared rattlecan job can look just as styling as a powercoat or ceramic coat job.

HancoB · Post by **HancoB** » Sat Aug 02, 2008 7:07 pm

Panit = Quick fix(Tried it, works great for a while, then you have to do is all over)

Powder Coating = Top quality(Much more expensive and looks great lasts long loads of work to get them nice)

In my case i'd use high heat paint and do a good job.

veecee · Post by **veecee** » Sat Aug 02, 2008 7:10 pm

powdercoating = much more expensive???

what are you talking about?

powdercoating your calipers will only cost about 20 bucks more than a can of duplicolour caliper spray!??? and that includes sandblasting.

the more expensive bit comes in because you have to rebuild the calipers!

HancoB · Post by **HancoB** » Sat Aug 02, 2008 7:16 pm

Oh FGS VC!

Thats the whole thing....

Powder Coating = more expensive.(with all the blah blah blah its still more expensive)

Paint = cheaper.

and BTW the paint costs you R50 a can and you can do all 4 calipers with 3 coats....Powder coating R20 a caliper=R80

mmm

veecee · Post by **veecee** » Sat Aug 02, 2008 7:18 pm

powerkote is 600 per caliper!

HancoB · Post by **HancoB** » Sat Aug 02, 2008 7:19 pm

veecee · Post by **veecee** » Sat Aug 02, 2008 7:20 pm

just giving options.

HancoB · Post by **HancoB** » Sat Aug 02, 2008 7:22 pm

So how much is it per caliper now???

20 bux more than a can of paint? or R600 a caliper?

veecee · Post by **veecee** » Sat Aug 02, 2008 7:24 pm

powerkote and powdercoat are different yo...

go back and read the post again!

HancoB · Post by **HancoB** » Sat Aug 02, 2008 7:26 pm

Soz I missed the K

Thats a K@K one!