I just dropped my calipers and my turbo twists off at the media blasting place. I'm going to repaint my calipers using VHT 900 degree rated brake caliper paint. First I will use their high temp primer, then red, paint the PORSCHE letters with high temp white and a stencil, cover it in high temp clear, and then bake the calipers in the oven as called for in the paint instructions. I know that many say that this finish will not hold up to track use, but we shall see.

I am also doing my wheels with the factory Wurth paints. Using Wurth self etching primer, silver wheel paint, and clear coat.

I'll get some pics as I go, if anyone has advice or criticism then fire away.

 

I once went through 3-4 cans of Wurth before I found a few cans that didn't "flake" while painting. Was VERY frustrating. Advice - test each and every can of that silver Wurth paint before coming anywhere near your wheels!

 

My understanding is that the silver is supposed to lay rough so that when you cover it in clear it has a "pop" kinda 3d effect to it. That's how the stock paint looks. Thanks for the heads up, I'll shake the hell out of it, hopefully I won't have any problems.

 

https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...se-needed.html

Another thread on some other guys attempt with a spray can.

 

I saw that one and am doing better surface prep as well as using paint that will handle 900 degrees and is cured by baking where he apparently used 500 degree rated engine paint. I am also painting my lettering on and using clear coat. Hopefully it does the trick. Everything I've read about VHT says that it's legit as long as you apply and bake it correctly. I am going to do everything 100% perfect. If this fails it will prove once and for all that the rattle can does not work!

 

Well I will be interested to hear how it works out for you.

 

I would rethink doing this yourself. It's a Porsche for gods sake, not a Honda civic!

 

I did mine (996 and 997) it came out great and last...



rest of the DIY is here: (with step by step pictures)

https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...ers-today.html

 

So just buy new calipers???

I hate these type of de-motivational posts on car enthusiast forums. I suppose you think that oil changes are beneath you too? What is your post intended to achieve? Paint works the same on a Honda as it does a Porsche. Cut the guy some slack. We should be encouraging DIY contributions not discouraging.

 

Just take your time and make sure the first few coats are relatively light. I've done the Stoptech Trophys on the E92 M3 and Z06 6-piston retrofitted Calipers on the M Coupe with Ceramic Caliper paint (spray cans). You couldn't tell the difference between powdercoat or not. Do not do them while they are installed. The proper way is to have them off the car. Figure 3 days that your car is immobile so you can do all the work.

This can be done properly by yourself and don't let anyone tell you different. People think of painted calipers like the stock crappy calipers with a ton of texture and some punk kid using any old rattle-can and spraying. Couldn't be more wrong. This is not difficult.

 

I do agree in part with you S-351, it is not a civic... But doing things this way is where the learning starts, yes a rattle can is not as pro as a spray gun or two part paint but tinkering and trying is where the real learning takes place when you are not a complete gearhead. Maybe his next step will be a cheap spray gun and then maybe a complete car later on.... As I always say to my firends when they want to take on an ambitious project --> "You go girl"

Joel if that is a spray can job I will say it is one of the best ones I have seen so far.

 

Yep, that's a 3 part spray paint can job, all with ceramic paint: primer, color, apply hi temp vinyl porsche decals and top it with hi gloss clear... all ceramic. I did the same on my 996 and after 4 years, sold the car and they looked brand new...

I wouldn't power coat a caliper. I asked a brembo tech specialist and he said since the power coat shield heat, it doesn't let the heat scape from the calipers... the best to use are hi temperature ceramic paints... (he didn't disclose what brand they use)

Thanks for the kind comments!

joel

 

No...Not at all, I think painting a set of calipers is fine but I am not sure I would paint the wheels as well! I am all for "the DIYer"! BTW I hate people that take things out of context! I was just implying that painting calipers and paint wheels are a bit different.

 

Don't spray your rims with rattle can paint.

If you have a compressor just get a HPLV gun and do it right. If not, just have someone shoot them for you.

I have been down this road many times.......

 

Careful VAGscum hates posts like this....