Frequently Asked Questions: I don't use primer as there is no need to use primer with VHT's Caliper Paint. Other brands may vary, please check the instructions. The paint used is VHT (VHT is the brand) Caliper Paint in Red (SP731) and Clear (SP730) - www.vhtpaint.com/high-heat/vht-caliper-paint How long did it last? I sold the car after just over 18 months from when I painted them and they looked exactly the same as when I painted them. Why I don't remove the calipers: This is a long story. When I bought the car, a Land Rover dealer decided to 'try' do the handbrake shoes, which meant that the brake system went in to service mode and wouldn't come out. The car had to be recovered to a Porsche dealer 40 miles away to be reset, however this didn't work as the brakes wouldn't come out of service mode and the module wouldn't communicate. They nearly had to put a new brake control ECU on the car, when the decided to try swapping my brake ECU with another Cayenne. The other Cayennes module worked in my car, and mine worked in the other car. They reset it and swapped it back and it's all be fine since, but that little episode left me without a car for a week. The other thing is this was my daily so I can't be without it, and I don't want 2 tonnes of car on jack stands for longer than it needs to be. The calipers look fine and the only benefit of taking them off would be I could have painted the back, which you never see. Why not Powdercoat? Powdercoating calipers is a completely different kettle of fish and is not something that most people can do at home. This video is aimed at the home mechanic or enthusiast. The cost of stripping and rebuilding the Cayenne calipers would be huge. They are 6 piston brakes on the front and 4 on the rear. Invariably you'd find a few of the pistons would need replacing and also all of the seals if you were Powdercoating. This adds time to the job and as I've said before this is my daily. Powdercoating is OK if you can be without brakes and the car for a while. There is nothing wrong with painting calipers. It works well and is cheap. In theory there are always better ways to do something. In reality - £30 worth of paint made my car look 100 times better. I hope this answers why I don't remove them. Basically cars are becoming so complex and reliant on modules that it's not just a case of unbolt the caliper, then re-install and bleed the brakes. I enjoy reading your comments, but I hope this helps answer the ones that keep coming up. MSL.
I've recently changed my wheels and thought I'd paint the calipers while I was in there. Everything looked OK but when I started driving Im getting a grinding noise from the front wheels when I brake or corner. When I changed the wheels I went from a bolt to a stud configuration (bmw)...now I'm thinking that maybe the studs are a fraction too long and are rubbing on something on the rear of the hubs. Going to try the original bolts tonight and if the noise goes away I'll know its the studs, if not then I'm goosed cause I'm really out of ideas if painting the calipers won't cause a grinding sound 😔
@@leerobinson2777 Oooh, unless when you've cleaned the caliper off some debris has gone in I would say you're on the right lines with the stud conversion. I would eliminate those first and see what happens. I had loads of trouble when I changed the wheels on my E46 330i back in the day, I replaced wheels with the same offset and the rubbed on the rear. Let me know how you go on. Fingers crossed for you.
That is definitely something you should do. I was rushing in and out of the rain, plus trying to film the process - my brain can't do too many things at once
I know this video is a few years old but I still wanted to leave you a comment. When you started cleaning the caliber on the car the first thing I was thinking why don't you take it off and then you explained why. I guess the way you showed to do it was probably the best way to do it for DYI. I'm sure a lot of people are not comfortable working on their breaks. I had to laugh when you were putting the letter back on. When you said wait a while to do this and not just wait 45 minutes and put them on. I thought that was funny because I believe people would have done it right away. I most definitely gave you a thumbs up and I did hit the subscribe button. I'm looking forward to watching more of your videos.
Thanks for the great comment and understanding the point of the video and that it's aimed at the DIYer - I really appreciate it. Yeah, I can see lots of people applying the decal after 10 mins and wondering why the paint has just come off!! 🤦♂️
you did a nice job for not removing them off the car and going crazy like I did, well done. Looks like yours had that silly anodize finish that many car calipers have today, it gets trashed over time and painting is the only solution.
I use Por15, rust inhibitor. Comes in various colors, stops and prevents rust, encapsulates. But most importantly is impervious to any cleaning fluid brake fluid. Can brush on and dries evenly. Can use on rotors also!
I need to try POR15 on a different project, but I always hear it's a pain to work with. It's highly rated don't get me wrong, but I know people say the surface has to be spotless for it to bond
It was made to go straight on Rust. Stops and prevents further rust. I used on a 73 Dodge D200 3/4 ton my Mom's gave me from California, Hesperia, high desert. Yes, had rust, because it snows up there. People in rust belt actually put on new parts , axles, anything metal to protect from rust. I live in Phoenix, where it's already °110, so no rust but for detailing calipers, rotors I like Por15. Also, wrinkle paint, VHT. Lately I have been rebuilding my calipers and leaving base metal, but detailing rotors, and painting inside of aftermarket wheels to match. Subtle, but detailed. Sort of a haircut that doesn't look like a haircut...
he is correct,,,,the screwups occur when add that last touch.....stop when your ahead...after all this is just a work of art....only you know that there is possible one last touch
i agree this happened to the set i just did but luckily i use all 2K products and was able to color sand the runs and buff to perfection, ck my channel for the videos.
Cheers mate. I love a weekend messing with the car, my Rari is in a million bits spread around the house and garage at the moment because I had a bright idea to do something on it ;-) but more of that to come soon.
Nice to have clean and freshly painted calipers, after all that's what people will notice first about your car! "well your car is lookin OK, BUT WOW LOOK AT THOSE CALIPERS" LMFAO!
Nice video. Great results. I'd just spend a few minutes more though to take off the caliper, remove the rotor and pads, and loosely reattach the calipers for painting.
Not really, if you use a high quality paint like the VHT brand then it dries more like a plastic coating than normal paint does so it's more resistant to chemicals etc. However even on factory painted / powdercoated calipers there is always a chance of some areas flaking where the coating is thin.
Did you use any specific type of sign vinyl for the decal? I have a vinyl cutter and standard sign vinyl but is there a heat resistant type. Great vid btw, will be following this for my ones.
I checked on this first. Apart from really specialised applications there is no such thing as a high temperature vinyl. I asked a few vinyl suppliers and none did anything. I used Oracal or Ritrama (I forget which) and it worked perfectly. I would clear coat over the top though to stop them peeling or shrinking as if anything, the glue will soften with the heat. The vinyls I used looked exactly the same after 18 months with no cracking or anything. Hope this helps
@@MySupercarLife that does help alot mate. I thought I had heard a while ago that there was a specific heat resistant vinyl. Mind you I wont be braking alot to make my brakes super hot anyway with normal driving. Thanks for the swift reply. I will be able to do my own decals now instead of buying them.
Really well demonstrated mate excellent video and the finisher in the end about finding the wheel loved every bit of it. Question why didn’t you apply primer before apply paint?
Thanks for the comment glad you found the video useful. You don't need primer with this paint, you just need to make sure the caliper is clean. Here's a link to the paint: www.vhtpaint.com/high-heat/vht-caliper-paint
Great video. I need to paint the calipers on my Mazda 3. I think I'll just remove them from the car instead of masking everything off. It'll make everything easier to clean too lol.
Good idea! That is the best time to do them, just make sure the paint is dry and not soft before you put the new pads / discs in so you don't damage the paint 👍
Excellent work .... it would be a lot of annoyance. Will you send me the materials, especially what type of paint you used and the glossy one too ... thank you.
Yes, you can scuff the paint that's already there so that the new paint has a surface to stick to. Make sure that you remove any loose paint and also clean well. The only problem you may have is a reaction between 2 different paint types so test a bit of your new paint over the old paint where you can't see it. That way you don't waste time by painting the whole thing and ending up with a bubbly mess.
A question . What do you think of putting the caliber in the oven to bake the paint ? Or would that be only for ceramic paint . I really don’t k ow . My wrx callipers are so sad these days . A thick yucky coating of brake dust n who knows what else. 😫 I want them to shine but I’m not a painter n never have been . I’ve done little things with wood etc but never with cars . My bike , Ic used a paint pen . That’s all . I worry with painting n thick coats is that the brake dust will stick to it n make a even bigger mess unless it’s hard hard. Is that just inexperience or is it a legit worry ?
You are correct. Most high temperature paints need to be heated to a certain temperature at which they become more of a plastic coating. It will help the paint last longer but isn't always necessary. The brake dust shouldn't stick to the paint as much if you use clear coat and get a nice glossy surface, it just helps it not to stick. You'll probably find it's sticking because of the rough surface. The painting is the easy part, just make sure you clean the calipers first as you want to get the pain on to the metal of the caliper so it doesn't peel or chip. Take your time and don't panic, it really can't go wrong
this is a cracking video and looking to do the same to my porsche calipers. may i ask where you got the sizes from so you can print your own decals please mate?
Yes you can, just turn it slowly to make sure that the car doesn't shift on the jack stands. It's best to get someone to watch the car as you turn the wheel, or start with the Caliper facing you before you jack the car up. Hope this helps.
Thanks mate. I've never used the VHT brand stuff before but I'd highly recommend you give it a try next time. It has a really nice spray head which isn't like the old white ones that make your finger ache, and the fan of the spray is similar to a spray gun. I know what you mean about it being slow, It's about 15-20 mins between coats but this really is a superb finish without a spray gun. It is the next best thing. Thanks for commenting.
Not covering any of your car's body around the wheel well was very worrisome. especially when you're dealing with spray paint outdoors where the wind can blow small paint particles on the body.
I really, really wanted to do the neon green, and we had many conversations about it that colour. But we chose to go safe with the red but the green would have been awesome. Neon green is for e-hybrids, yellow is for Carbon Ceramics and red is for turbo and S models.
I suggest wearing some kind of mask while using the wire brush to clean the calipers. You don’t want to breathe in all of that fine dust that is blowing around your face. I would also use even more masking of your car. There is tons of overspray and it can land anywhere on your car. Wouldn’t painting in the rain cause water droplets to smudge and ruin the paint job?
Thanks for commenting. Yes, you should wear a mask when cleaning and painting, I was rushing to get the video made. You can use as much masking on the car as you see fit. There isn't a massive amount of overspray from the spray cans I used as they have a very good nozzle. I would never advise painting in the rain, but I live in the UK and this was my daily driver so I had to do it when I had chance. It wasn't forecast for rain on that day, but it did and there wasn't alot I could do about it when I was half way through. No water droplets got on to the calipers so it wasn't a problem. Hope this answers your questions.
Hey nice video, so I used the VHT Caliper Paint in Real Red and mine looks alittle darker red, nothing quite like your red calipers here in the video, which look closer to the real thing from Porsche. I wonder if VHT changed there paint tones or is it the fact that I used a grey primer before hand? eitherway I'm alittle annoyed as I had to strip all 4 calipers and start again. Trying to find Guards Red (proper Porsche Caliper colour) is tough.
It's possible that they changed it but I'm not sure. I didn't use primer as you don't have to with the VHT paints so that may be the problem but I don't think so as my calipers were grey to start with. Sounds really strange and I hope you get it sorted.
I'd like to give this ago and bring some life to my aging car. However I'm a chef and have no idea on calliper features or mechanics. Any way I can figure out which bits I need to avoid running and what needs taping off. Or maybe I'll realise it's pretty easy to see?
It pretty straight forward to be honest. If it's rubber or wires then don't paint it, and if it looks like it holds something on but needs to come off for a pad/disc change then don't paint it. Best thing to do is google photos of painted calipers and you'll soon get the idea of what you can / can't paint
I think it was around 20-30 mins before gently applying the lettering - it's to let the paint harden, you could leave it overnight otherwise. The clear can then be put straight over the top, no need to wait.
Nice vid, I want my calipers to be green but VHT only has the grabber green engine enamel paint can. Will this engine paint work for painting my calipers as well similar to the caliper paint?
I really wanted the Acid Green but wasn't that brave 😁 - I'm not sure if the engine enamel will work, may be worth reaching out to VHT and getting their thoughts. If it's a high temp paint it 'should' be fine though....
Frequently Asked Questions:
I don't use primer as there is no need to use primer with VHT's Caliper Paint. Other brands may vary, please check the instructions.
The paint used is VHT (VHT is the brand) Caliper Paint in Red (SP731) and Clear (SP730) - www.vhtpaint.com/high-heat/vht-caliper-paint
How long did it last?
I sold the car after just over 18 months from when I painted them and they looked exactly the same as when I painted them.
Why I don't remove the calipers:
This is a long story. When I bought the car, a Land Rover dealer decided to 'try' do the handbrake shoes, which meant that the brake system went in to service mode and wouldn't come out. The car had to be recovered to a Porsche dealer 40 miles away to be reset, however this didn't work as the brakes wouldn't come out of service mode and the module wouldn't communicate. They nearly had to put a new brake control ECU on the car, when the decided to try swapping my brake ECU with another Cayenne. The other Cayennes module worked in my car, and mine worked in the other car. They reset it and swapped it back and it's all be fine since, but that little episode left me without a car for a week.
The other thing is this was my daily so I can't be without it, and I don't want 2 tonnes of car on jack stands for longer than it needs to be. The calipers look fine and the only benefit of taking them off would be I could have painted the back, which you never see.
Why not Powdercoat?
Powdercoating calipers is a completely different kettle of fish and is not something that most people can do at home. This video is aimed at the home mechanic or enthusiast. The cost of stripping and rebuilding the Cayenne calipers would be huge. They are 6 piston brakes on the front and 4 on the rear. Invariably you'd find a few of the pistons would need replacing and also all of the seals if you were Powdercoating. This adds time to the job and as I've said before this is my daily. Powdercoating is OK if you can be without brakes and the car for a while.
There is nothing wrong with painting calipers. It works well and is cheap. In theory there are always better ways to do something. In reality - £30 worth of paint made my car look 100 times better.
I hope this answers why I don't remove them. Basically cars are becoming so complex and reliant on modules that it's not just a case of unbolt the caliper, then re-install and bleed the brakes.
I enjoy reading your comments, but I hope this helps answer the ones that keep coming up.
MSL.
My Supercar Life cheesy oatcake
Did you have a grinding noise after painting?
@@leerobinson2777 no, why?
I've recently changed my wheels and thought I'd paint the calipers while I was in there. Everything looked OK but when I started driving Im getting a grinding noise from the front wheels when I brake or corner. When I changed the wheels I went from a bolt to a stud configuration (bmw)...now I'm thinking that maybe the studs are a fraction too long and are rubbing on something on the rear of the hubs. Going to try the original bolts tonight and if the noise goes away I'll know its the studs, if not then I'm goosed cause I'm really out of ideas if painting the calipers won't cause a grinding sound 😔
@@leerobinson2777 Oooh, unless when you've cleaned the caliper off some debris has gone in I would say you're on the right lines with the stud conversion. I would eliminate those first and see what happens. I had loads of trouble when I changed the wheels on my E46 330i back in the day, I replaced wheels with the same offset and the rubbed on the rear. Let me know how you go on. Fingers crossed for you.
“The last coat is like the last beer, you should never do it” haha so much truth in that.
It always happens :-D
Yet I always drink that last beer 🍺
@@amv1231 I've heard that makes your driving better
1000 % on that one😂😂😂
It's been said that bad is not the enemy of good, perfect is the enemy of good.
I recommend wearing a mask while cleaning the callipers. Brake pad dust is not something you want to be breathing in.
That is definitely something you should do. I was rushing in and out of the rain, plus trying to film the process - my brain can't do too many things at once
yeah yeah.. no covid here! hahahahah
Well, at least it's NOT as BAD as the Coronavirus!
@@TheOzthewiz: Actually. Nvmd 😸
Wow definitely one of the best and understandable videos about painting calipers. Short, simple and straight to the point. Great job!!
Thanks! Glad you found it useful 😀👍
"remove the wheel, you're gonna need it again later"
+Wavvy Jo you'd be surprised lol 😂
LOL
“Now where’s that wheel you removed.. you’re going nowhere without it” 😂😂😂
....thought I was the only one who noticed that.
Hahah
I know this video is a few years old but I still wanted to leave you a comment.
When you started cleaning the caliber on the car the first thing I was thinking why don't you take it off and then you explained why. I guess the way you showed to do it was probably the best way to do it for DYI. I'm sure a lot of people are not comfortable working on their breaks.
I had to laugh when you were putting the letter back on. When you said wait a while to do this and not just wait 45 minutes and put them on. I thought that was funny because I believe people would have done it right away.
I most definitely gave you a thumbs up and I did hit the subscribe button. I'm looking forward to watching more of your videos.
Thanks for the great comment and understanding the point of the video and that it's aimed at the DIYer - I really appreciate it.
Yeah, I can see lots of people applying the decal after 10 mins and wondering why the paint has just come off!! 🤦♂️
Great video for those uncomfortable with removing the caliper. Nice trick with the printed label as well.
Best brake calliper painting video on TH-cam. Brilliant job mate.
The Brake Calipers on the Cayenne were really, really bad and were letting the car down. So a few hours on a Sunday and they now look great!
you did a nice job for not removing them off the car and going crazy like I did, well done. Looks like yours had that silly anodize finish that many car calipers have today, it gets trashed over time and painting is the only solution.
Mine on my Cayman look just like your "before" calipers. I need follow your instructions!
how many can of each do u need?
My Supercar Life yes it has helped as I was about to buy a tin of etch primer and paint many thanks
Exxa
I use Por15, rust inhibitor. Comes in various colors, stops and prevents rust, encapsulates. But most importantly is impervious to any cleaning fluid brake fluid. Can brush on and dries evenly. Can use on rotors also!
I need to try POR15 on a different project, but I always hear it's a pain to work with. It's highly rated don't get me wrong, but I know people say the surface has to be spotless for it to bond
It was made to go straight on Rust. Stops and prevents further rust. I used on a 73 Dodge D200 3/4 ton my Mom's gave me from California, Hesperia, high desert. Yes, had rust, because it snows up there. People in rust belt actually put on new parts , axles, anything metal to protect from rust. I live in Phoenix, where it's already °110, so no rust but for detailing calipers, rotors I like Por15. Also, wrinkle paint, VHT. Lately I have been rebuilding my calipers and leaving base metal, but detailing rotors, and painting inside of aftermarket wheels to match. Subtle, but detailed. Sort of a haircut that doesn't look like a haircut...
I enjoyed your subtle sense of humor. "Go find that wheel, you're not going anywhere..."
Thanks! I do try 😁
Painted my 2019 STI calipers today with the help of your video 👍
Cool, that's great to hear! I'm sure they look awesome!
@musical roses I don't have before but I have after. They were the highlighter yellow ones
Wow! What a great job! it looks like factory!
Thank you for such a clear and concise video ! Great job in showing us how to do this !
Thanks!
he is correct,,,,the screwups occur when add that last touch.....stop when your ahead...after all this is just a work of art....only you know that there is possible one last touch
that's when it always happens to me, I never know when to leave things alone! Thanks for commenting
Iv'e done that countless times on my projects. Great video.
i agree this happened to the set i just did but luckily i use all 2K products and was able to color sand the runs and buff to perfection, ck my channel for the videos.
Remove the wheel and put it somewhere safe! LMFAO!!!
Glad I stored my wheel for later. Thanks for the advice!
I Motown, if you don't store the wheel for later, it won't be there when you come back, lol
Excellent demonstration! One of the best I’ve seen.
I’ll be doing mine soon.
Top job.
Great tutorial. Really well edited. The caliper looks amazing. 👍
Thanks Stu, long time no see. Hope you're doing well.
My Supercar Life Thank you👍
Glad you saved the wheel..Just in case you needed it.Great video.Thanks
You never know when these things will come in handy ;-)
Class job, love the commentary, very easy to follow and listen to
Thanks for the kind words :-)
Calipers look great. OCD kicked in though... Saw that the Porsche logo on the wheelcap didn't point to the tyre/wheel valve.
Thanks! I think I remedied that in a later video when I swapped the wheelcaps ;-)
Beautiful execution.Thank you for sharing your methods brother.
Continued good fortune ahead.
'Somewhere safe' is under the car. Very good practice to place removed wheels there.
Good job Sir.Humour and clear explanation!
Thanks! Glad you liked it 😁👍
I admire your confidence to take on the job. Top vid as always. Cheers
Cheers mate. I love a weekend messing with the car, my Rari is in a million bits spread around the house and garage at the moment because I had a bright idea to do something on it ;-) but more of that to come soon.
Looking forward to seeing what your upto on the Fezza....
Cool, well revisit this sight when I get on my vet. Thanks !
Awesome! Please do! Thanks for watching
Fantastic video dude!!!!! That caliper looks gorgeous!
Thanks!
Obsession wax blizzard snow foam back in stock now so you might want to check it out
Thanks for letting me know mate, I'll get some ordered.
Use 25-30ml in 900ml
Or 10-15ml in 500ml can we expect a video on it
Nice to have clean and freshly painted calipers, after all that's what people will notice first about your car! "well your car is lookin OK, BUT WOW LOOK AT THOSE CALIPERS" LMFAO!
Nice video. Great results. I'd just spend a few minutes more though to take off the caliper, remove the rotor and pads, and loosely reattach the calipers for painting.
Long even strokes work well in the beginning, towards the end shorter quicker strokes will be good
😁😁
A nice job, looking forward to the next vid mate 👍
Thanks as always! They look better than before - well, they couldn't look much worse!
During next brake job, wouldn't the paint scraper right off when you clean it again
Not really, if you use a high quality paint like the VHT brand then it dries more like a plastic coating than normal paint does so it's more resistant to chemicals etc.
However even on factory painted / powdercoated calipers there is always a chance of some areas flaking where the coating is thin.
Id wear a dust mask as well while cleaning.
Why paint if you're not gonna sniff the great smelling toxic fumes... that defeats the job.
Those turned out great. good job
That is one goooooood looking caliper!! Well done!
Thanks!
Can you let me know all of the tools and items needed for this job.
They're in the description 👍
Great video and good humour as well---nicely done
Thanks for watching, I do try to be funny 😁 much to the annoyance of my wife!
Did you use any specific type of sign vinyl for the decal? I have a vinyl cutter and standard sign vinyl but is there a heat resistant type.
Great vid btw, will be following this for my ones.
I checked on this first. Apart from really specialised applications there is no such thing as a high temperature vinyl. I asked a few vinyl suppliers and none did anything. I used Oracal or Ritrama (I forget which) and it worked perfectly. I would clear coat over the top though to stop them peeling or shrinking as if anything, the glue will soften with the heat. The vinyls I used looked exactly the same after 18 months with no cracking or anything. Hope this helps
@@MySupercarLife that does help alot mate. I thought I had heard a while ago that there was a specific heat resistant vinyl. Mind you I wont be braking alot to make my brakes super hot anyway with normal driving.
Thanks for the swift reply. I will be able to do my own decals now instead of buying them.
@@nickblack423 Where can you buy the decals? Thanks!
Brilliant !!!
i just use Regular Tremclad oil based Paint with a Brush !!!
So true about the one last coat... hahaha I can't tell you how many times that's happened to me
mine didnt come out like this perfect but they look ok but grease crap gets on them
How do you keep it clean. After painting it? Because it comes out easy whe certain liquids..
With normal wheel cleaner. As long as you paint and clear coat them properly then the cleaner will not affect the paint.
Really well demonstrated mate excellent video and the finisher in the end about finding the wheel loved every bit of it. Question why didn’t you apply primer before apply paint?
Thanks for the comment glad you found the video useful. You don't need primer with this paint, you just need to make sure the caliper is clean. Here's a link to the paint: www.vhtpaint.com/high-heat/vht-caliper-paint
Great video. I need to paint the calipers on my Mazda 3. I think I'll just remove them from the car instead of masking everything off. It'll make everything easier to clean too lol.
Mazda 3, king of rust. Long live the king 😸
The opening statement is so true!!!
nice job, you should do the other three brake calipers
Informal and decent vid... top guy cheers 👍👍
Thanks! I hope you found it useful. Thanks for commenting 👍
Skipped the step of saving the wheel for later, and now my wife has left me. Otherwise, great video!
Ahh man, I really feel for you. Now you need to find a new wheel and wife :-D
Which do you miss the most? The wheel? Thought so. ;-)
Thank you very much, I will do this when I replace my brake disks and pads 🙈
Good idea! That is the best time to do them, just make sure the paint is dry and not soft before you put the new pads / discs in so you don't damage the paint 👍
That was Kool, how late ng did it take to all the calipers,
Thanks! It takes a few hours to do them all. I would set aside a day to do all 4 👍
Great video, thanks for sharing. Happy to see the wear on the outside tread of your tire😁
Excellent work .... it would be a lot of annoyance. Will you send me the materials, especially what type of paint you used and the glossy one too ... thank you.
Thanks. All of the materials are listed in the description. The paint and clearcoat are VHT brand: www.vhtpaint.com/high-heat/vht-caliper-paint
Very curious: What if your caliper is already pre-painted? Can you simply clean it up, wet-sand, and paint over it?
Yes, you can scuff the paint that's already there so that the new paint has a surface to stick to. Make sure that you remove any loose paint and also clean well. The only problem you may have is a reaction between 2 different paint types so test a bit of your new paint over the old paint where you can't see it. That way you don't waste time by painting the whole thing and ending up with a bubbly mess.
@@MySupercarLife Good call, thanks a bunch!
You did an awesome job buddy
Bullshit! TH-cam is the greatest teacher
I would paint only the dark park outside the calliper and add acryl finish, and attach the porsche logo to it like it was. The rest i would clean .
Very nice video. My only concern - not using safety glasses or any sort of respirator.
Those calipers without ANY paint look WAY better than the ones on my '15 Escape!
You should check with manufacturer before painting callipers, they may not be able to get ride of the heat it obtains during brake application.
Vht caliper paint is made for just this. NO worries.
Just subbed. Very helpful vid and a neat final look!
Thanks!
I wonder myself how did you managed to find the wheel! 😂
A question . What do you think of putting the caliber in the oven to bake the paint ? Or would that be only for ceramic paint . I really don’t k ow . My wrx callipers are so sad these days . A thick yucky coating of brake dust n who knows what else. 😫 I want them to shine but I’m not a painter n never have been . I’ve done little things with wood etc but never with cars . My bike , Ic used a paint pen . That’s all . I worry with painting n thick coats is that the brake dust will stick to it n make a even bigger mess unless it’s hard hard. Is that just inexperience or is it a legit worry ?
You are correct. Most high temperature paints need to be heated to a certain temperature at which they become more of a plastic coating. It will help the paint last longer but isn't always necessary. The brake dust shouldn't stick to the paint as much if you use clear coat and get a nice glossy surface, it just helps it not to stick. You'll probably find it's sticking because of the rough surface. The painting is the easy part, just make sure you clean the calipers first as you want to get the pain on to the metal of the caliper so it doesn't peel or chip. Take your time and don't panic, it really can't go wrong
Excellent job. How many bottles of paint u used for 4 wheels
Thanks. I used 2 cans of red and 1 clear.
You can put the weel under car .
Great video; can I trouble you for a set of the Porsche letter.
Sorry, I don't sell them. Have a search on eBay for Porsche Caliper Decals. Otherwise lots of Porsche parts specialists sell them 👍
How many cans of spray did you use for all 4 calipers?
Hi, I used 2 cans of red and one clear. Hope this helps.
Well done mate
Thanks 👍
this is a cracking video and looking to do the same to my porsche calipers.
may i ask where you got the sizes from so you can print your own decals please mate?
Thanks! I measured the original text on the calipers for the size. I think most aftermarket places sell the decals in small and large.
Can i turn my steering wheel when the wheels are off? In order to get all around the caliper? How did u do it?
Yes you can, just turn it slowly to make sure that the car doesn't shift on the jack stands. It's best to get someone to watch the car as you turn the wheel, or start with the Caliper facing you before you jack the car up. Hope this helps.
Impeccable job 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Nice job....I struggled with acrylic caliper paint .....great finish but slow (y)
Thanks mate. I've never used the VHT brand stuff before but I'd highly recommend you give it a try next time. It has a really nice spray head which isn't like the old white ones that make your finger ache, and the fan of the spray is similar to a spray gun. I know what you mean about it being slow, It's about 15-20 mins between coats but this really is a superb finish without a spray gun. It is the next best thing.
Thanks for commenting.
Best video for brake pads !
Awesome commentary 😂!
Thanks 😅
Do the vinyl decals not melt when the brakes get hot?
No, they're fine as long as you clear coat over them otherwise the adhesive will soften with the heat.
My Supercar Life thank you. Will have to give this a go
Nie job with those calipers 👍🏼👍🏼
Brilliant video mate !
Cheers mate. It would have been easier to do it this week in the nice weather than when I did them LOL!
Not covering any of your car's body around the wheel well was very worrisome. especially when you're dealing with spray paint outdoors where the wind can blow small paint particles on the body.
How many wheels can be covered in 1 can of spray paint ?
Or how many cans of spray paint is required for covering 1 wheel ?
Great Video lol. Do I take the break pads out before masking and painting?
You can remove them if you want, it does make it easier to clean and paint in the space where they are and saves on masking 👍
What’s better? This method or caliper covers?
Nice work I just subscribed
Brilliant job well done mate
Looks fantastic thanks for the tips 👍👌
why red. Neon green would have been nicer. Like the performance break from Porsche.
I really, really wanted to do the neon green, and we had many conversations about it that colour. But we chose to go safe with the red but the green would have been awesome. Neon green is for e-hybrids, yellow is for Carbon Ceramics and red is for turbo and S models.
I suggest wearing some kind of mask while using the wire brush to clean the calipers. You don’t want to breathe in all of that fine dust that is blowing around your face.
I would also use even more masking of your car. There is tons of overspray and it can land anywhere on your car.
Wouldn’t painting in the rain cause water droplets to smudge and ruin the paint job?
Thanks for commenting.
Yes, you should wear a mask when cleaning and painting, I was rushing to get the video made.
You can use as much masking on the car as you see fit. There isn't a massive amount of overspray from the spray cans I used as they have a very good nozzle.
I would never advise painting in the rain, but I live in the UK and this was my daily driver so I had to do it when I had chance. It wasn't forecast for rain on that day, but it did and there wasn't alot I could do about it when I was half way through. No water droplets got on to the calipers so it wasn't a problem.
Hope this answers your questions.
Hey nice video, so I used the VHT Caliper Paint in Real Red and mine looks alittle darker red, nothing quite like your red calipers here in the video, which look closer to the real thing from Porsche. I wonder if VHT changed there paint tones or is it the fact that I used a grey primer before hand? eitherway I'm alittle annoyed as I had to strip all 4 calipers and start again. Trying to find Guards Red (proper Porsche Caliper colour) is tough.
Nobody makes a caliper spray can in Guards Red!! All the other red Caliper pants don’t match
It's possible that they changed it but I'm not sure. I didn't use primer as you don't have to with the VHT paints so that may be the problem but I don't think so as my calipers were grey to start with. Sounds really strange and I hope you get it sorted.
Easy peasy. Cant wait to do it in my m37 sports
Good luck! Just make sure you spend the time cleaning and prepping the calipers and they'll turn out great!
What a video👌🏽 well done mate
Thanks!
I'm buying a cutter soon. Not sure about it. I'm a yank mate. Trying to do a pro look
How many spray cans did you use for 4 calipers?
I used 2 cans of colour and one can of clear. But I did have to repaint one of them so you could probably use one of each. Hope this helps! 👍
@@MySupercarLife Thanks!
Good Job!
Made a Great Video, will use Your Training Video on mine, Thanks!
I'd like to give this ago and bring some life to my aging car. However I'm a chef and have no idea on calliper features or mechanics. Any way I can figure out which bits I need to avoid running and what needs taping off. Or maybe I'll realise it's pretty easy to see?
It pretty straight forward to be honest. If it's rubber or wires then don't paint it, and if it looks like it holds something on but needs to come off for a pad/disc change then don't paint it. Best thing to do is google photos of painted calipers and you'll soon get the idea of what you can / can't paint
Hi, after sprayed red color how much time you need to place porsche emblem and after that how much minutes need for clear coat?
I think it was around 20-30 mins before gently applying the lettering - it's to let the paint harden, you could leave it overnight otherwise. The clear can then be put straight over the top, no need to wait.
@@MySupercarLife that 3d sticker can be smaller after more heat the caliper?
They stayed the same size after around 2 years.
@@MySupercarLife nice, last question. They are heat resistant sticker or normal?
@@guncanrefik2497 It's just Normal Oracal cast Vinyl 😃👍
H & S, would it have been a wise move to wear a dust mast, so your not breathing in the brake dust, just a thought.
Job well done that mate
Nice vid, I want my calipers to be green but VHT only has the grabber green engine enamel paint can. Will this engine paint work for painting my calipers as well similar to the caliper paint?
I really wanted the Acid Green but wasn't that brave 😁 - I'm not sure if the engine enamel will work, may be worth reaching out to VHT and getting their thoughts. If it's a high temp paint it 'should' be fine though....
I have painted calipers with engine paint before, in my opinion it works the same.
What vinyl did u use to cut the stickers? Nice video
Thanks, I think it was Oracal or Ritrama Cast Vinyl
Can’t wait to try this nice vid 👍🏻