Stylish brakes: choose paint for calipers

Tired of rusty brake calipers ruining the look of your beautiful rims? No problem! Painting the calipers is a great way to update the appearance of the car and give it a sporty style. But what paint to choose for this? Let's understand the main options! In addition, in order to improve the car and make it more expressive, it is recommended to use tuning accessories, a huge assortment of which is available in our online store.

The main requirements for paint for calipers

• High heat resistance. During braking, the calipers get very hot. The paint must withstand temperatures up to 300-400 degrees Celsius and not lose its properties.
• Resistance to external influences. The paint must be resistant to road dirt, oil, gasoline and temperature changes.
• Good adhesion. The paint must stick firmly to the metal surface of the caliper.
• Elasticity. Small elasticity will allow the paint to withstand vibrations during braking.

Paints for calipers

• Alkyd enamels. A cheap option, but not the best. Alkyd enamels are not very heat resistant and quickly lose their color.
• Acrylic enamels. A more durable option than alkyd enamels. They have good adhesion and dry quickly.
• Specialized paints for calipers. Optimal choice. These paints are specially developed for braking systems and have all the necessary characteristics: heat resistance, resistance to aggressive environments, elasticity.

Additional tips

• Be sure to clean and degrease the calipers before painting.
• Use high-temperature soil for better paint adhesion.
• Apply the paint in a thin layer in several approaches.
• Allow each layer to dry thoroughly before applying the next.

Remember! Painting the calipers is not only a way to update the appearance of the car, but also an additional protection against corrosion. Choose high-quality heat-resistant paints and follow the painting technology. And then your brake calipers will delight you with their stylish appearance for a long time.