10SHELBY Posted January 6, 2013 Report Share Posted January 6, 2013 I really want to change the color of my calipers to red. I found the link to the Brembo decals but just wondered if anyone had done them? Any advice? Thanks, Rudy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang loco Posted January 6, 2013 Report Share Posted January 6, 2013 Yes,did this last year Rudy,got them painted then overlay the decal and clear coated over everything. Pat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10SHELBY Posted January 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2013 Yes,did this last year Rudy,got them painted then overlay the decal and clear coated over everything. Pat. Did you do it yourself or have it done? Rudy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang loco Posted January 6, 2013 Report Share Posted January 6, 2013 No,a local paint shop did them,so far did 4500 miles and still looking like this..they did agreat job imo!! Did you do it yourself or have it done? Rudy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ingram4868 Posted January 6, 2013 Report Share Posted January 6, 2013 Yes,did this last year Rudy,got them painted then overlay the decal and clear coated over everything. Pat. Those look amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang loco Posted January 6, 2013 Report Share Posted January 6, 2013 Those look amazing. Thank you,appreciate the comment!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clark17357 Posted January 6, 2013 Report Share Posted January 6, 2013 Now THAT's the way to get your calipers red. All the home done jobs just do not "pop" like yours. Mine started life from the factory red but they do get dingd up a bit on the race track when you are changing wheels and tires. Good to know I can have them redone when they too ugly. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang loco Posted January 6, 2013 Report Share Posted January 6, 2013 Thx for the comment Jim,what you could also try if you'd like could be a little "polishing" job with a few coats of sealer and wax to get that shine back(saw this being done on big detailing jobs and definately worth it imo)...just a thought!! Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelbyville Posted January 6, 2013 Report Share Posted January 6, 2013 G2 makes a paint system for calipers. They send you a kit that contains everything you need to do it yourself and they turn out quite good. Paint and hardener are mixed in a regular can (not spray) so you can do it on the car if you want (pull pads first). Tried to upload pics but got database error and disconnected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10SHELBY Posted January 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 I looked at the G2 kit. It looks pretty good. Anyone else used the G2 kit? Rudy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QUIKSVT Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 I used the G2 kit on my 03 Cobra and it worked really well. I used the black kit and was pleased with the results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10SHELBY Posted January 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 I used the G2 kit on my 03 Cobra and it worked really well. I used the black kit and was pleased with the results. Thanks to all that have answered. If anyone has any photos of a G2 finished product I would apprecaite a look. Rudy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amigo GT500 Posted January 8, 2013 Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 I looked at the G2 kit. It looks pretty good. Anyone else used the G2 kit? Rudy I used and it's an excellent product... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goose17 Posted January 8, 2013 Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 Here is a link to mine. I did it myself (having never worked on brakes before). http://www.fordgt500.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15712 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueByU Posted January 8, 2013 Report Share Posted January 8, 2013 I painted my front and rear Calipers RED too. But I used white paint from the Brembo name. http://s1193.beta.photobucket.com/user/BlueByUGT500/media/Brembo/Brembo002.jpg.html?sort=3&o=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goose17 Posted January 9, 2013 Report Share Posted January 9, 2013 ^^ looks great. Adds a lot of color to the wheel well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10SHELBY Posted January 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 Thanks a lot people. I ordered the G2 kit in Torch Red and some Brembo stickers. I will post photos when I get it done. Rudy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford Fest Posted January 11, 2013 Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 Curious how the cost compares to having them powdered? You can powder a set for less than $150 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southshore cobra Posted January 11, 2013 Report Share Posted January 11, 2013 $40 from amazon, but the other advantage is that if you need to replace a caliper its easy and cheaper to just paint it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
03 DSG Snake Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 Anyone else with good results? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EL SHELBY Posted March 27, 2013 Report Share Posted March 27, 2013 I think mine turned out pretty well with the Torch Red G2 paint. I sprayed mine. If I was to do it over I would have gone powder coat. The G2 paint is tough but brake fluid will still eat the paint. 1st couple photos were with a phone so not the best quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
03 DSG Snake Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 I think mine turned out pretty well with the Torch Red G2 paint. I sprayed mine. If I was to do it over I would have gone powder coat. The G2 paint is tough but brake fluid will still eat the paint. 1st couple photos were with a phone so not the best quality. From what I've been told, Brembo doesn't recommend powdercoat since it retains too much heat in the caliper. They are painted from the factory. Your setup came out looking great. Did you sand first? How did you spray with G2 I thought it came brush only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EL SHELBY Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Yes, I scuffed everything and then masked off the pistons, seals, and bleeders which I replace after painting. You can spray the G2. It does not need to be thinned but you cannot spray in high temps as the paint will dry too quickly. The paint needs time to level out before drying to prevent orange peel. I've never heard a concern about powder coating and was under the impression that the black finish is a powder coat. I know its done frequently. I had discussed redoing my calipers with Mike from http://www.thepowdercoater.com/. I just never go around to sending them off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
03 DSG Snake Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 Yes, I scuffed everything and then masked off the pistons, seals, and bleeders which I replace after painting. You can spray the G2. It does not need to be thinned but you cannot spray in high temps as the paint will dry too quickly. The paint needs time to level out before drying to prevent orange peel. I've never heard a concern about powder coating and was under the impression that the black finish is a powder coat. I know its done frequently. I had discussed redoing my calipers with Mike from http://www.thepowdercoater.com/. I just never go around to sending them off. Brembo sent me an email stating: Below I’ve included some instructions for paint that will keep you out of trouble. And by “trouble”, I mean the tough calls I get when someone has “prepped” their caliper to the point of being unusable. · Custom Paint = follow instructions · No powder coating Now the question is to get them painted or DIY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EL SHELBY Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 Thanks! That's good to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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