Calipers- can it be done?

Sykora · Post by **Sykora** » Fri Jun 12, 2009 12:59 am

Okay, so my birthday is coming up soon, and I was thinking about asking for some srt red calipers, until my good buddy (sorry for all the questions dude lol) informed me that a swap requires extra parts etc.

So.... if that's true (?) what's the best way to paint mine? Has anyone done this? Thanks

glasswars · Post by **glasswars** » Fri Jun 12, 2009 1:09 am

g2 caliper paint kit, is the easiest, most durable way to paint your calipers. and it will outshine and outlast that dulpicolor crap.

Sykora · Post by **Sykora** » Fri Jun 12, 2009 1:17 am

glasswars wrote:g2 caliper paint kit, is the easiest, most durable way to paint your calipers. and it will outshine and outlast that dulpicolor crap.

This stuff? looks like you just use a brush! Seriously?
http://www.stage3motorsports.com/produc ... _campaign=

glasswars · Post by **glasswars** » Fri Jun 12, 2009 1:20 am

Yup but the difference between that and the duplicolor caliper paint (these are the only two do-it-yourself kits btw) is that g2 is a hard epoxy that dries with much more gloss and durability. not to mention they have more colors than duplicolor.

Sykora · Post by **Sykora** » Fri Jun 12, 2009 1:23 am

^^ sweet! the pics show them painting with it still on the car. I wouldn't have to sand or use primer? nice! thanks

glasswars · Post by **glasswars** » Fri Jun 12, 2009 1:26 am

yeah watch the video on that page. the guy talks funny hahaha. no sanding unless you want to. it comes with cleaner.

i'm getting gold... yummy.

Sykora · Post by **Sykora** » Fri Jun 12, 2009 1:27 am

^^ haha yeah I am, and it is

that's AWESOME! thanks dude

SOKADAO954 · Post by **SOKADAO954** » Fri Jun 12, 2009 2:10 am

IM DROOLING...................

i always wanted a cl.
and YESSS i love the calipers!!!!
will match your perrin too.

Sykora · Post by **Sykora** » Fri Jun 12, 2009 2:40 am

Think i could use that paint to do my valve cover?

Post by **Diablo0** » Fri Jun 12, 2009 9:41 am

Related to needing more parts than just the Calipers... he is correct. In order to use the SRT calipers you just swap to the SRT knuckles, which require different rotors. With the use of the SRT knuckles and the non-SRT rack, when you get an alignment they won't be able to get your toe into spec. Thus you'll have to modify the rack or the knuckle to get the alignment into spec... or just swap to the SRT steering rack. So... yeah, it's not a very easy thing to do just for getting some red calipers. If you're just looking for a different color, as others have mentioned... just paint them.

Sykora · Post by **Sykora** » Fri Jun 12, 2009 9:55 am

^^ cool- thanks Jason

nineball · Post by **nineball** » Fri Jun 12, 2009 10:28 am

g2 is some great stuff. i used it on one of my cars as well.

Sykora · Post by **Sykora** » Fri Jun 12, 2009 10:53 am

^^ sweet dude- that DOES look awesome

sidepipe87 · Post by **sidepipe87** » Fri Jun 12, 2009 3:44 pm

Diablo0 wrote:Related to needing more parts than just the Calipers... he is correct. In order to use the SRT calipers you just swap to the SRT knuckles, which require different rotors. With the use of the SRT knuckles and the non-SRT rack, when you get an alignment they won't be able to get your toe into spec. Thus you'll have to modify the rack or the knuckle to get the alignment into spec... or just swap to the SRT steering rack. So... yeah, it's not a very easy thing to do just for getting some red calipers. If you're just looking for a different color, as others have mentioned... just paint them.

sweet. that's what I told him!

Sykora · Post by **Sykora** » Fri Jun 12, 2009 4:46 pm

^^ yep yep. I originally wrote your name in the post but I fixed something and must have erased it

hehe

slaw · Post by **slaw** » Fri Jun 12, 2009 7:28 pm

so how much does this kit come with
like will i need to buy two kits in order to do my front calipers and the drums?
and can i do the drums with this stuff?
sorry to thread jack

neonslg09 · Post by **neonslg09** » Fri Jun 12, 2009 7:40 pm

slaw wrote:so how much does this kit come with
like will i need to buy two kits in order to do my front calipers and the drums?
and can i do the drums with this stuff?
sorry to thread jack

x2!!

Glasswars: mmm goldddd.
Sykora: you going gold too??!!

Me:

cant wait to see.

nineball · Post by **nineball** » Fri Jun 12, 2009 7:53 pm

i was able to put 3 coats on each of my 4 calipers and still have close to half left over. the paint comes in 2 parts that you mix together. the directions tells you that it will bubble up and it does, but a few coats and everything was fine. once it is dry it is smooth as glass and extremely glossy. it is super easy to clean up as well. i would put it somewhere between painting and powder coating.

i would guess 1 kit would easily be enough to do 2 cars so if you can find a friend who wants the same color as you do it.

neonslg09 · Post by **neonslg09** » Fri Jun 12, 2009 8:06 pm

nineball wrote:i was able to put 3 coats on each of my 4 calipers and still have close to half left over. the paint comes in 2 parts that you mix together. the directions tells you that it will bubble up and it does, but a few coats and everything was fine. once it is dry it is smooth as glass and extremely glossy. it is super easy to clean up as well. i would put it somewhere between painting and powder coating.

i would guess 1 kit would easily be enough to do 2 cars so if you can find a friend who wants the same color as you do it.

pretty much what we all needed to hear.
thanks.

oh, i couldnt help but noticing that your nine years old.

:D

slaw · Post by **slaw** » Fri Jun 12, 2009 8:18 pm

thanks for the info but am i good to do my drums with this stuff?

nineball · Post by **nineball** » Fri Jun 12, 2009 8:21 pm

so long as you clean them first, yes.

NEON PARABOLA · Post by **NEON PARABOLA** » Fri Jun 12, 2009 10:35 pm

thats the main reason why I havnt done it yet, because I dont want red front calipurs, and be stuck with those damnd drum breaks in the rear. ....I want to do the swap is it difficult or costly?

Sykora · Post by **Sykora** » Fri Jun 12, 2009 11:27 pm

Slaw: no prob- I was wondering the same thing.

neonslg09: I think I'm gonna go with red. maybe orange

hehe

Swordfish2Cowboy · Post by **Swordfish2Cowboy** » Tue Jun 16, 2009 11:12 pm

I picked up a Duplicolor kit for $5 on sale. Planned on using that soon, but I dunno.

jrumann59 · Post by **jrumann59** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 12:00 am

neonslg09 wrote:
nineball wrote:i was able to put 3 coats on each of my 4 calipers and still have close to half left over. the paint comes in 2 parts that you mix together. the directions tells you that it will bubble up and it does, but a few coats and everything was fine. once it is dry it is smooth as glass and extremely glossy. it is super easy to clean up as well. i would put it somewhere between painting and powder coating.

i would guess 1 kit would easily be enough to do 2 cars so if you can find a friend who wants the same color as you do it.
pretty much what we all needed to hear.
thanks.

oh, i couldnt help but noticing that your nine years old. :D

It is actually more durable then PC since PC is like a glaze that is more prone to chipping. The epoxy has a little more give and bond strength.

Sykora · Post by **Sykora** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 1:49 am

Swordfish2Cowboy wrote:I picked up a Duplicolor kit for $5 on sale. Planned on using that soon, but I dunno.

yeah it's much cheaper ($17 at the auto store) anyone use this stuff?

sidepipe87 · Post by **sidepipe87** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 10:29 am

^ Crystal, Brodie, Mox even did a review of the DupliColor process.

neonslg09 · Post by **neonslg09** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 10:36 am

but i dont think the duplicolor kit comes with gold

sidepipe87 · Post by **sidepipe87** » Tue Jun 23, 2009 10:40 am

Yeah, it looks like they only sell:

BCP400 Red
BCP401 Yellow
BCP402 Black Satin
BCP403 Silver
BCP404 Blue

LI NEON 72 · Post by **LI NEON 72** » Mon Sep 14, 2009 11:46 pm

Where do you get the G3 kit from?
Thanks