painting brakes....z32

[1991ls13]

i couldnt find a paint thread so i went with the next subject that i am talkin about.

i know the powder coat guys do a good job at a fair price, but i dont want to spend 160 dollars plus shipping, so i was wondering if there was another way to get a decent paint job on your brakes. i know you can spray paint them but i dont want them to wear off after a week, any experiuence etc.

pics are nice too

thanks

[94_240sx]

You can use high temp spray paint from autozone. If you prep right, they should last forever. Prep means removing grease, dust and stuff.

[1991ls13]

well here they are now after hours of cleaning, removing paint, think this as good as i can get them

before:

after:

the only thing i havent took out is the pistin itself, rings and bushings i have. pretty good shape so i just want to paint these and put them back together. i was planning on a red,or silver chrome or black. any color if i myself paint i, will do literally about 4-5 coats and then a couple clear gloss coats,if anyone can think of a better way please, besides powder coating, spending 160+ dollars aint my idea of fun lol unless your BALLIN :lol:

94_240sx:

thats my other option, thanks for the advice

[1991ls13]

well i spent all day coating and coating, literally probably 7-8 coats. i actually lost track. but i decides to go silver with black lettering. not bad for alot of elbow grease lol and i think 7 bucks.



maybe a lil while down the road ill get them powder coated, just figured i`d do it myself for now.next its????? from what i know is brake lines, rotors and and e brake thing right???

please if you guys know, inform the dumb guy lol, im staying four lug by the way if that matter

[s13rb25det]

you can get poweder coating for a lot less than $160. I got my z32 calipers powder coated for about $70. you painted them really good so I wouldent worry about it.

[1991ls13]

thats a hellava deal, wish i could have found a place like that, o well, ill just keep this for now.thanks

[240sx_dad]

Hey that looks really good. That high temp stuff looks really good. My friend had a 300zx and he painted his calipers red with high temp paint. That was 3 1/2 years ago and they still look good.