Caliper mod
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I would be interested in a how too!
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I don't quite see the point... but if you like that why not! Someone correct me if I'm wrong but those are made in aluminum. So they are anodize. Regular paint won't cut it... in my opinion. They will look nice for about 6 months if you don't ride much, then they will start discoloring if you did use hi temp paint. They they should start flaking... By next year you're going to wonder WTF I was thinking...LOL
So if you want to do it right... you need to strip them apart (get a rebuilt kit... the seal will be dry out by the time you put it back together) You need to remove the anodize... Good old oven cleaner usually does a fine job. Then when its all done, get them hard anodize somewhere in your area. You need to make sure the piston still fit in there afterward too. DONT SANDBLAST THE PISTON PORT!!! or damage the piston bore
Still want to change color?
Good luck!
So if you want to do it right... you need to strip them apart (get a rebuilt kit... the seal will be dry out by the time you put it back together) You need to remove the anodize... Good old oven cleaner usually does a fine job. Then when its all done, get them hard anodize somewhere in your area. You need to make sure the piston still fit in there afterward too. DONT SANDBLAST THE PISTON PORT!!! or damage the piston bore
Still want to change color?
Good luck!
Okay. After heeding Marthy's advice I've done a lot more research into it and it is possible to paint anodized parts with special prep. I've read that baking the paint in an oven works and I've read using primer first will work. Since I don't want to remove the calipers completely to pop them in the oven, I will do some more research into the primer and try to find a high heat primer to see if that will work. I will figure this out, damnit! (i know its spelled dammit but i like this spelling better.)
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To be honest powder coating is an effective way, and much more durable as well. But if you like the honda gens. look go for it.
You could always be pissing in your own cheerios but don't be mad if it tastes funny..... LOL! powder coat them, it is cheap, less time consuming and will look better... up close included.
You could always be pissing in your own cheerios but don't be mad if it tastes funny..... LOL! powder coat them, it is cheap, less time consuming and will look better... up close included.
If your gonna do it then do a how-to for sure!!!
Agree with marthy in the fact that you might want to reconsider
Agree with marthy in the fact that you might want to reconsider
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yellowfz
SO no one has looked at the calipers on my ride? They are RED, I used caliper paint (Dupli-Color or VHT) that is used for automotive applications, go figure.
Powder Coating would be best I agree.
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I removed them, cleaned them ( used Orange cleaner, leaves no residue), masked them off, pistons, bleed valve holes, used a liquid sander or any deglosser will do (available at Home Depot, Lowe's, makes tacky and etches surface) and painted them.
Powder Coating would be best I agree.
Click on first link in sig.
I removed them, cleaned them ( used Orange cleaner, leaves no residue), masked them off, pistons, bleed valve holes, used a liquid sander or any deglosser will do (available at Home Depot, Lowe's, makes tacky and etches surface) and painted them.
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That's exactly what I am looking for! How long ago did you do it and has there been any fading or discoloration?
The calipers on my Triumph are gold (yuck) so I've been thinking of just using oven cleaner to remove the gold and leave them as raw aluminum. It'll match the other silver accents on my bike.
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yellowfz
About, a year and still just as bright as day one, so no, no discoloring.
I saw a friend do his calipers on his truck with this stuff and was impressed, that was 5 years ago and they are still bright.
I think I would actually look very sick man keep us posted IF YOU DECIDE TO!!!!
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yellowfz
Please do a write up if you do it!
Michael Wilson
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The main problem with powder coating brake calipers is that it greatly reduces the cooling properties of the rotor. As for the actual caliper paint.... I might give that a shot!
Go for it! Here is the How-To that I made. I love it. I think it looks really good on the bike and I haven't had any problems with it so far.