Dodge Challenger Painted Calipers

Discussion in 'Challenger Exterior Modifications Forum' started by Storm Rider, Sep 24, 2011.

  1. Sep 24, 2011 at 10:25 PM #1
    Storm Rider

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    I only had 250 miles on my Chally when I asked a friend to paint my calipers. They turned out great. Most people choice red or blue or even black. Well I choice gold and I think they turned out awesome. We did these last November, so it has been about a year now and they still look great. Here are some pics.

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  2. Sep 25, 2011 at 8:20 AM #2
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    That is pretty cool. I never saw them in gold. Very unique.
     
  3. Sep 25, 2011 at 10:20 AM #3
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    Which paint did you use?
     
  4. Sep 25, 2011 at 11:39 AM #4
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    We used a Krylon/Rustoleum gold metallic. The process is very easy. Clean the calipers and dry. Then take old t-shirts and cover the rotor and slide t-shirts under calipers. Turn the wheels so you can see both sides of the caliper and spray evenly. If you clean the calipers well you won't need to primer the caliper.
     
  5. Sep 25, 2011 at 12:18 PM #5
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    is it the high heat stuff?
     
  6. Sep 26, 2011 at 9:05 PM #6
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    Yes it is.
     
  7. Sep 26, 2011 at 10:33 PM #7
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    I wanted to do my Raptor calipers Molten Orange but the truck brakes have exposed openings where the pads show. Probaby a bad idea....
     
  8. Sep 27, 2011 at 2:00 AM #8
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    Can't you cover those up while you paint? Storm, nice choice on the gold. It matches the black.
     
  9. Oct 6, 2011 at 1:43 PM #9
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    very unique...gold and black can be a good combo
     
  10. Oct 7, 2011 at 4:54 AM #10
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    I did paint my beemers calipers with normal black spray and they are fine too.. Just little bit dirty tho..