If you've been following the previous brake caliper paint thread and are not interested in the bright colors and/or expense of powdercoating and just want to improve your dirty stock calipers, this thread is for you. I did the following and am satisfied with the results after several months and 4 track events.
Get a $4 can of wood stove spray paint (good to 1000 F). I have only seen basic colors like silver or black, but there may be others. I used a silver Krylon High Heat and Radiator paint from Kragen Auto Parts. Clean everything up with normal spray brake cleaner; not a big deal, I wasn't nearly as fussy or careful as the write ups in the FAQ. Spray the paint into a cup and brush it on the calipers. It's easy and fast so do at least 2-3 coats if not more. You can paint them with the calipers in place on the rotors, but I'd recommend that you take them off the rotors and remove the pads to clean and paint. You don't have to disconnect the brake lines or bleed the brakes, just suspend or prop up the caliper body so that the brake lines are not stressed.
Get a $4 can of Rustoleum High Heat brush on paint (also for wood stoves and good to 1000 F) in a contrasting color. I used black and got it at Wal-Mart. Use a fine brush to paint the NSX lettering and "ribs" on the caliper. It needs a slightly steady hand, so you might want to ask your more delicate spouse to help, but patience is really all you need.
I have a white coupe with white powdercoated 7 spokes. I like the look of silver with black lettering. It's subtle compared to red but still stands out good enough for me. Best of all, it was a piece of cake and a big improvement over my dull stock calipers. Track temps haven't blistered or discolored them at all. Brake dust accumulation is minor and I just wipe them down with Simple Green when changing from track wheels to street wheels. Touching them up will be easy as well, when the time comes.
E-mail me for pics. I'll show you the brand new (July) look versus today (after 4 track events).
Get a $4 can of wood stove spray paint (good to 1000 F). I have only seen basic colors like silver or black, but there may be others. I used a silver Krylon High Heat and Radiator paint from Kragen Auto Parts. Clean everything up with normal spray brake cleaner; not a big deal, I wasn't nearly as fussy or careful as the write ups in the FAQ. Spray the paint into a cup and brush it on the calipers. It's easy and fast so do at least 2-3 coats if not more. You can paint them with the calipers in place on the rotors, but I'd recommend that you take them off the rotors and remove the pads to clean and paint. You don't have to disconnect the brake lines or bleed the brakes, just suspend or prop up the caliper body so that the brake lines are not stressed.
Get a $4 can of Rustoleum High Heat brush on paint (also for wood stoves and good to 1000 F) in a contrasting color. I used black and got it at Wal-Mart. Use a fine brush to paint the NSX lettering and "ribs" on the caliper. It needs a slightly steady hand, so you might want to ask your more delicate spouse to help, but patience is really all you need.
I have a white coupe with white powdercoated 7 spokes. I like the look of silver with black lettering. It's subtle compared to red but still stands out good enough for me. Best of all, it was a piece of cake and a big improvement over my dull stock calipers. Track temps haven't blistered or discolored them at all. Brake dust accumulation is minor and I just wipe them down with Simple Green when changing from track wheels to street wheels. Touching them up will be easy as well, when the time comes.
E-mail me for pics. I'll show you the brand new (July) look versus today (after 4 track events).
