JayEstes 172 Report post Posted July 6, 2012 Guys, Ive for the suspension broken all the way down, brake system is out and I am refurbishing the calipers. I've got them all cleaned up and wire brushed. Question is should I paint these? I'm wondering if I should paint them standard ford blue or black, or leave them natural? I know they will rust some if I do nothing, so I'd prefer to get them in best possible shape before they go back in. What's the right thing to do? I like to go original when I can, but I am not hard over about it - and I will change things when I think the look is better. Thanks for your inputs... Jay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPM 1,190 Report post Posted July 6, 2012 (edited) I would paint them with a high temp caliper paint in a color that fits with your car paint color. I was going to repaint my red cobra caliper red, but it clashed with the red on my car. Edited July 6, 2012 by RPM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LiLMike 42 Report post Posted July 6, 2012 Have you thought of powder coating them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dzahm 10 Report post Posted July 6, 2012 Powder will hold up way better than paint, and is naturally heat resistant. You can use cast iron color (or any color) to make it look fresh out of the box, and it will stay for yrs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayEstes 172 Report post Posted July 6, 2012 love the powder coat option. I even have a buddy who knows someone who can do this. Thanks for reminding me- might be a great way to proceed with this! Jay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SWPruett 83 Report post Posted July 8, 2012 +1 on the powder coating option. Lots of colors to replicate plain cast finishes too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
