Brake caliper paint

Automotive brake calipers are painted not only for decorative purposes, but to protect them from corrosion and severe soiling. Moreover, it is easier to clean painted parts. A high-quality brake caliper paint also allows to reduce the thermal conductivity of metal, which affects the component’s lifetime positively.

Types of brake caliper paints

The products differ one from another, in particular, by consistency:

• Liquid. They are easy-to-use, allow to create a glossy finish, which keeps attractive appearance for long.
• Powder. They are applied only at a service station using a special equipment. After this, the calipers are placed in a special chamber, where melting and polymerization take place. Thus, durable film coating, resistant to thermal and mechanical impacts is achieved.

The liquid products for caliper painting are sold in:

• Spray cans. They require no special tools. The spray cans usually have small volume.
• Cans. A brush, paint roller or other tools are needed to apply these products. There are cans of various volumes on the market.

Also, many manufacturers offer practical kits, which, apart from the paint, may include a cleaning fluid, primer, hardener, brushes, gloves, etc. Such kits are usually designed for coating of four calipers.

Composition

Alkyd or acrylic resins, ceramic polymers and others can be used as the main components in brake caliper paints. Moreover, the products contain pigments that define colour, and solvents (xylene, methyl acetate, etc.). Also, the paints often contain special components, which make the coating more resistant to abrasive wear and corrosion.

Tips on using brake caliper paints

Before starting to paint, it is necessary to clean the caliper from dirt with a metal brush, sandpaper or chemical compounds. After this, the surface should be de-oiled with special products.

Usually, the calipers are demounted before painting. The room, where the procedure will take place, should be free from dust and well-ventilated. Strictly follow the manufacturer’s recommendations. As a rule, several layers of the product are applied with exact time intervals. In most cases, 2-3 hours are enough for the liquid paint to dry. However, it is not recommended to use the car for 24 hours after treatment.

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