What Type of Paint Is Used for Auto Brake Calipers?
Aerosol, epoxy, vinyl film and dipping cans are four of the main ways to paint brake calipers. Painting brake calipers protects them from rust and everyday elements. Painting brake calipers is a great option because not only does it protect your brake calipers, but you can customize the look.
Details of those various paint styles include:
- Epoxy. This style is much more durable than the others due to varying types of chemical volatility. Epoxy has caustic chemicals causing it to bond with the brake calipers for better durability than the others.
- Aerosol spray paints are enamel based. They come in a variety of styles including matte or gloss finish. This brake caliper paint is able to withstand high temperatures.
- Vinyl film. Vinyl film is applied using a heat gun and a razor blade and takes a very specialized skill for painting calipers correctly.
- Dipping cans. Calipers are removed from the car when undergoing brake caliper painting in a dipping can. One or two coats are plenty if dipping cans are being used.
The experts at Waxman have been performing services like painting brake calipers for years, and they want to help you make your car stand out from the rest. Contact the professionals at Waxman of Tristate Car Detailing Center to extend the life of your brake calipers and give your car that custom look you’ve been searching for.
How High Is the Temperature for Brake Caliper Paint?
Brake caliper paint is designed to be able to withstand high heat up to as high as between 500 degrees and 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit. The surfaces of your brake parts present some of the most difficult conditions for painting. The heat they create frequently surpasses that within your engine. Brake fluid devours paint and brake dust covers everything.
Ceramic resin paint is packaged in both brush-on and spray-on formats. Typically, once these ceramic resin paints are applied, it’s nearly impossible to reverse. Different types of coatings have different temperatures of resistance.
Some of the different coatings with high heat barriers include:
- Ceramic resin. Ceramic resin typically is rated for up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Two-part epoxy paints resin. Often, this resin is rated up to 900 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Powder coating. Powder coating is designed to withstand the highest temperatures.
Many paints require heat during the application process to cure the brake caliper paint. This usually involves an oven. This is part of the process even if you want to do it yourself. Doing it yourself is an option that may save you money but requires expertise and the right kinds of tools. It also can present a dangerous situation if you’re not extremely careful.
Is Painting Brake Calipers Important?
Painting your brake calipers is typically done for cosmetic reasons. Painting your brake calipers could be likened to having your toenails painted. However, it also serves as a protectant on the outer surface of the calipers from corrosion after an investment in custom upgrades such as on your wheels.
Having a custom brake caliper paint job on your car may be the signature look to add to your car to give it that final finish you’ve been looking for. The good news is even after you get your calipers painted, if you decide you want to change the color, you can. Whatever color or design you select, Waxman provides the experience and products to get the job done right.
If you’re considering having your brake calipers painted, contact Waxman of Tristate Car Detailing Center today. Let the experts at Waxman provide you with the best quality caliper painting around.
And when you want even more custom styling, let Waxman give you:
- Car wraps with graphics or special designs on them
- Powder coating rims to complement the brake caliper paint
- Luxury car detailing to give your entire ride a special treatment
- Ceramic coating on your wheels to protect them even further
- Paint protection with a wide range of services and products
