G2 brake caliper painting

[leadf00t]

I have a true red speed3, and am going to be painting my brake calipers. http://www.g2usa.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=g2usa&Product_Code=G2

I was wondering what color you think I should go with Red, or Black, and if anyone has a piture of them painted red on a red speed, could you please post it. Thanks !!!

 

[dan7225]

red & black. the small amound of black helps break-up the other wise massive amount of red that would be in the front.
i painted my calipers red and the torqe members black. same in the rear too. also painted the wire in the rear black.

 

[leadf00t]

red & black. the small amound of black helps break-up the other wise massive amount of red that would be in the front.
i painted my calipers red and the torqe members black. same in the rear too. also painted the wire in the rear black.

Do you have any pictures ?

 

[imac]

haven't had any experience with G2 personally, but it's a good idea to use an epoxy-type system. i decided to go the cheap and easy route with regular high temp brake spray paint, and it looked great for a while (blue calipers on black mica) but after only about 6 months and 4k miles since i sprayed them, they're starting to fade and wear. good stuff is worth the extra money and effort.

anyway, as for color, i think all red might be a little much, but black seems understated if you're gonna go ahead and paint them. i like dan's idea of red and black, but with this advice: get some mazdaspeed stickers, paint the calipers red with regular brake paint, put the stickers on, paint it black with the G2 kit, remove stickers, and seal it. if you do it right, it would look awesome. did a similar paint scheme on an old car's intake that looked fantastic. definitely worth the effort IMO.

if that's not your thing and you want to stick to solid colors, i'd go black.

 

[Rotus8]

I second the reccomendation for the G2 kit. I did my calipers on my previous car in yellow (dark blue car) and my sons laughed at me, but others though it was good. The paint was still in great shape when I sold the car. I did my MS3 calpers in black 30K miles ago and they are still fine.

 

[Hank3]

How long does it take using the G2 system - if you want it done right?

 

[AllLostThings]

Takes a little while to clean and paint them but you want to choose a day when it's over 60 outside, not to humid and you don't have to drive. I let my paint cure overnight. I forget what they suggent but it's something like 6-8 hours if I remember right.

 

[Fenrir]

If only that purple was a bit darker... would fit perfectly with my current plans

 

[tunersteve]

I've got their Tungsten Grey paint on my MS6 brakes, and its phenominal. On my Protege, it lasted over four years with only minor chipping. Over 80,000 miles of wear. Spend a good 4-6 hours of clean, prep, and paint work to get a nice product, but they're stuff is top notch.

 

[jlocurto]

does anyone have a how-to for this? i really want to paint mine red this summer but dont have the first idea what to do

 

[ForceFed]

Wow...Mr. OP....YOu could not have picked a worse name on this forum with your choice of Leadfoot.....You might want to look into another name or get confused with a scammer if you dont.

I only clicked this thread because of your name....so I am sure others will do the same.

 

[Rotus8]

does anyone have a how-to for this? i really want to paint mine red this summer but dont have the first idea what to do

Not really a big deal. The G2 is applied with a brush and does a really good job of flattening without leaving brush marks. Clean the calipers well mix the 2-part, and brush away. You have about an hour or so before it starts to set up; I had time to go over each caliper twice.

 

[tunersteve]

It's very simple. G2 Even gives you basic instructions on their site and in the box. Basically:

-put car on jack stands
-pull all four wheels off
-clean each caliper with brake cleaner (supplied, but buy more)
-blow each caliper off with air (not needed, but it doesn't hurt)
-tape off areas you don't want painted
-mix epoxy and hardener, stir
-brush on
-repeat each caliper 2-3 times

Enjoy!


Here's a link to my finished product: http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showpost.php?p=4181488&postcount=1

 

[jlocurto]

alright, thanks, i think im gonna do this when it gets nicer out & when i put my wheels on!

 

[tunersteve]

You definitely wanna do it when it's around 50 deg. or so outside. The warmer it is, the quicker the epoxy hardens, so I would suggest no warmer than 60. That way its comfortable for you, and gives you plenty of time to work with the paint.

 

[Fenrir]

Anyone know of another brand with a wider selection of colours?

 

[PCspeed3]

I think G2 has the most colors for calipers, I used a high temp BBQ grille spray paint for mine but I doubt you will find any sweet BBQ grille colors lol

 

[tunersteve]

What color are you looking for? G2 can custom make colors, but there are a few exceptions.

 

[leadf00t]

What color are you looking for? G2 can custom make colors, but there are a few exceptions.

I saw on their site they can do you car color if you give then the paint code, but it costs extra.

 

[tunersteve]

You also have to have a minimum order level. You could get a GB for a special color, like Cosmic Blue, and have it match the exterior almost exactly.