Author Topic: Painted Calipers - G2 (Read 13337 times)

odiaz · « **on:** August 22, 2009, 07:37:32 PM »

I just painted my calipers with the G2 paint. This stuff is awesome.

I only used half of the can. I'm thinking of using the other half for the IC pypes.

Heres a link to a how to article I wrote:

http://www.cherod.com/solstice/HowTos/G2Calipers.htm

Treeman · « **Reply #1 on:** August 22, 2009, 07:41:28 PM »

Pretty cool - and great write-up!!

Kelu · « **Reply #2 on:** August 22, 2009, 07:53:06 PM »

Please edit the URL, if it is clicked because of a wrong statement is throwing File not fund page.

Other than that pretty straight forward perfect for DYI, thank you.

In my opinion would be great to have some links from where we can buy decals.

smartin · « **Reply #3 on:** August 22, 2009, 08:25:15 PM »

Looks good. G2 is the best and lasts longest.

LiquidPT · « **Reply #4 on:** August 22, 2009, 08:35:11 PM »

Quote from: odiaz on August 22, 2009, 07:37:32 PM

I just painted my calipers with the G2 paint. This stuff is awesome.

I only used half of the can. I'm thinking of using the other half for the IC pypes.

Hope you think fast. A few hours after you mix the catalyst in, that can is hard...

odiaz · « **Reply #5 on:** August 22, 2009, 08:40:40 PM »

Thanks for the feedback, I fixed the url

There is a link to the decal vendor (ASAP Digital imaging) in the article.

I poured 1/2 the paint into a glass jar and added only 1/2 of the catalyst. I saved the rest of the paint and catalyst (unmixed of course) in the original containers. It wouldn't do any good to save the mixed paint

Uranium-238 · « **Reply #6 on:** August 22, 2009, 10:01:38 PM »

I've got my paint in, just waiting for a good day to do it. Also waiting on my ASAP decals to show up.

FieroVin · « **Reply #7 on:** August 24, 2009, 09:35:47 PM »

I was doing a little searching to see where to buy this paint and ran across this instructional video...

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRiyubFm8vc[/youtube]

xtrememedic · « **Reply #8 on:** August 25, 2009, 09:40:19 PM »

Also while you have your wheels of go ahead and paint the , what I call the hat area and the top of the rotors will make a cleaner look will not have the grey rusty look. Did the caliper with orange G-2 and the rotors with Dup a color caliper paint ( Black) was done 3 years ago and still looks new.
BEFORE

AFTER

Kelu · « **Reply #9 on:** August 26, 2009, 02:24:38 AM »

A single G2 kit has enough paint for the 4 calipers and the 4 rotors?

Uranium-238 · « **Reply #10 on:** August 26, 2009, 06:48:36 AM »

By the look of mine, I'd say it has even more paint than that Kelu. It looks like it will certainly be enough for a couple coats on all 4 calipers.

Kelu · « **Reply #11 on:** August 26, 2009, 07:01:13 AM »

Generally 2-3 coats, right?

That's why I'm asking, looks like G2 is not available in my country and I want to make sure before I go with this.

Uranium-238 · « **Reply #12 on:** August 26, 2009, 07:15:43 AM »

Well, I'm painting the calipers on my car on Friday, so I can let you know after then.

Critterman · « **Reply #13 on:** August 26, 2009, 08:25:30 AM »

You can easily do two cars completely, and still have some left over.

smartin · « **Reply #14 on:** August 26, 2009, 09:04:56 AM »

Exactly. HotScott and I bought 1 can of black and 1 can of blue G2 and mixed them together to darken the blue and we had plenty. I think we may have even given some of the black away.

Kelu · « **Reply #15 on:** August 26, 2009, 09:27:00 AM »

Thanks guys, I have started to search G2 kit around these places but I could find only Foliatech kits or Duplicolor Brake Caliper's sprays.
The only downside is that I have to let it dry long hours, other than that looks juicy.

Lastoy · « **Reply #16 on:** August 26, 2009, 09:46:41 AM »

I used the brush on style caliper paint. After applying the decal I hit the calipers with a light coat of spray clear coat for engines. I think it helps keep the decals and calipers looking fresh.

chuckdoc · « **Reply #17 on:** August 26, 2009, 11:08:09 AM »

Do not use the duplicolor. I painted mine with it and it only lasted a year. Then started to flake off very slowly. Now the problem is how to remove it without hours of work.

Darktech removed his and it took quite a few hours.

BeachParty · « **Reply #18 on:** August 26, 2009, 02:24:06 PM »

Quote from: chuckdoc on August 26, 2009, 11:08:09 AM

Do not use the duplicolor. I painted mine with it and it only lasted a year. Then started to flake off very slowly. Now the problem is how to remove it without hours of work.

Darktech removed his and it took quite a few hours.

Agreed. G2 is the way to go. Haven't heard of Foliatech. Kelu, Is powder coating an option for you? By the time you pay for shipping, powder coating may work out to be the same price? Just a thought.

Uranium-238 · « **Reply #19 on:** August 26, 2009, 03:44:28 PM »

Will powdercoating last with repeated heating and cooling cycles? I know heat is what's used to set it, but I don't know it would stand up to the extreme heat of braking.

odiaz · « **Reply #20 on:** August 26, 2009, 05:37:31 PM »

Quote from: Critterman on August 26, 2009, 08:25:30 AM

You can easily do two cars completely, and still have some left over.

Yes, that is correct. You will only need half to do one car. I only used half of the paint and half of the hardener and saved the rest. Note that the shelve life is only 6 months according to what it printed in the instructions. Don't mix all of it or yopu will have to throw away whatever you don't use. It dries very hard.

Sol Asylum · « **Reply #21 on:** August 26, 2009, 07:18:07 PM »

Quote from: Uranium-238 on August 26, 2009, 03:44:28 PM

Will powdercoating last with repeated heating and cooling cycles? I know heat is what's used to set it, but I don't know it would stand up to the extreme heat of braking.

It will depend on the type of powder coat but yes there are some that will hold up to the heat.

Critterman · « **Reply #22 on:** August 26, 2009, 08:13:24 PM »

My Superchargeher is powdercoated - the output side

sunnygator · « **Reply #23 on:** August 26, 2009, 08:31:43 PM »

Quote from: chuckdoc on August 26, 2009, 11:08:09 AM

Do not use the duplicolor.

I used duplicolor but also overcoated that with clear engine enamel. I was really doing that to help with the longevity of the vinyl stickers, but my duplicolor has held up well, 1 year and a half so far - no chipping.

But I like the two part system better (G2) - two part systems are capable of much harder/durable coatings in general.

As for powder coats, saying "power coat" isn't that much different than saying "paint" - there are lots and lots of types of powder coats, but there certainly are some that are high gloss and high temp resistant.

I'd bet that a service like this would work great:
http://www.brakewarehouse.com/powdercoating_plating.asp#custom_powder_coating_services
Question is how much $ ?

sunnygator

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