painting brake calipers

[ron2002]

hello all nsx fans,
i would like to paint my stock 97 nsx calipers red. i heard there was a kit to do it, or should i just buy some high temp paint and spray them? also if i spray the calipers red, how do i get the raised nsx logo on the caliper black?has anyone done it before, and what where the results? any information would be helpful.
thanks
ron

 

[nsxtasy]

Look in the NSX FAQ. Under the heading for "Do It Yourself", there is a section called "Painting Calipers".

 

[Nsxotic]

I just finished doing mine.... It took me 6 hrs.! I used high temp yellow engine spray paint that I sprayed into a mug and brushed on and on and on and on and on....... until it was thick and even..... Then I painted the NSX letters black with a model brush. what a tedious process! Whew. My car is fairly new and the calipers seemed quite clean so I just gave them a quick wipe with a rag and some simple green before I started painting..... I hope that was ok and that they won't start peeling 'cos I would HATE to have to do this again..... wow.... The paint never really dries so as I tried to add coats; it seemed that every other brush stroke took off paint or just moved it around. I don't recommend my method to anyone although they do look absolutely amazing. What a difference it makes on the car.... I'll post pics someday when my back is better and I'm able to walk again. What a painful day/night.

 

[Michigan NSX]

Here is a related thread (actually, it looks like you posted the same general question in 2 forums...that's cheating)

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'91 Black/Black

 

[Vytas]

For my silver NSX, I used the Folia Tec paint kit in black with silver on the fins and raised NSX letters. I mixed the paint real well, applied it evenly all over the caliper and let it dry over a day. For the fins and NSX letters, I used ChromaOne paint with a seperate hardener. I was going to use the OEM touch up paint but it's way too soft. ChromaOne goes on thin and dries rock hard. Mine are over four years old and been through six open track events. Others complained of the paint burning off and discoloring. I use my brakes real hard and exhibit none of these problems.

Vytas

 

[danfrancisdo]

Insted of painting the letters and stripes, you can polish them to a brilliant shine with a dremel. If anyone requests I will post pix.

 

[Russ]

Originally posted by danfrancisdo:
Insted of painting the letters and stripes, you can polish them to a brilliant shine with a dremel. If anyone requests I will post pix.

Please do.

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Russ
'91 black/black

 

[danfrancisdo]

per request.
here is the link
http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/urgentcare_2001/vwp?.dir=/My+Photos&.src=ph&.dnm=red+caliper.jpg&.view=t&.done=http%3a//photos.yahoo.com/bc/urgentcare_2001/lst%3f%26.dir=/My%2bPhotos%26 .src=ph%26.view=t

How do you display pix on the post?

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[Russ]

Did you clear coat the letters?

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Russ
'91 black/black

 

[danfrancisdo]

No, I just put wax on them.

 

[hendu]

Originally posted by Russ:
Please do.

How did you polish them with the dremel? Which bits? I have one of those dremels that's either on or off. I've tried to polish stuff with it, but it just spisns too fast. Guess I need to get a new dremel.


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1994 Red/Black NSX #418
Forums Nazi Groupie

 

[Dr.Honda]

You guys are making this way too hard. Just clean up the calipers with a good degreaser, mask carefully and spraypaint them with a good engine paint. I painted mine red and came back with silver hobby paint and a brush
on the NSX logo. I did this 18 months and
4000 miles ago and they still look good. Took me about 20 minutes per corner.

 

[matteni]

I too used the red Folia Tec paint on my stock 91 calipers.

I was warned by Chris of "ScienceOfSpeed" told me that I would be much better off having them off the car and professionally powder coated. Being too lazy, too cheap, and an optimist - I decided against it.

I have done 3-4 track weekends since and about 6,000 miles (did it 18 months ago). They look pretty good from 100 feet away but up close they look pretty bad IMO. The heat of the RM Pads's / Brembo cross drilled at the track seems to have been more then the paint was made to take. I have removed all the shields and installed brake ducts too.

Also - you will have a hard time keeping 100% of the dripping off when you do it. They did look good right after I did them and I know I can still have them blasted and powder coated - just a pain and expensive now that this is my daily driver.

If you want them to look factory like Porsche or Ferrari - get them powder coated. If you just want them looking a different color and won't be bothered if they discolor over time OR don't do much heavy braking - you are probably OK.

YMMV

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Nick Matteucci

91' Red/Black with Many Mods
99' Honda Odyssey with Many Kids

 

[Jin1976]

I just spray on on spot. Don't worry about accidentally spraying onto the brake disc as it will disappear when you brake your car.