Caliper paint

[p4cks]

After replacing the threads on the hubs last weekend I noticed how rough the calipers looked. I knew they were silver from the factory so I did a bit of research on how to do it, got the right colour and painted the calipers this weekend.

Very easy job.

Looking rough



I removed the wheel (obviously!), the the caliper and disc and took the pads out. Masked around the bits I didn't want to paint and rested them on the hubs (still connected to the lines)

Getting there


And after 3 coats, leaving about 30 mins between coats


And how they look now

[stevie_b]

They look much better. I would mask up the guide pin gaiters ideally, in case the layer of hardened paint affects their operation or the durability of the rubber.

[m44ksp]

Out of interest what is the paint colour?