Caliber Paint

rare03srt10 · Jul 8, 2011

Anyone ever repaint there calibers? Which red should i buy to keep it as close to stock? I seen autozone has two different reds by same company and one of them is called chysler red and the other is just red....any suggestings gents?

SilvrSRT10 · Jul 8, 2011

Lots of info here: But disregard the sticker info. If you want the Viper script, get it from Tony (JTSVP)

http://www.vtcoa.com/forums/f9/caliper-decals-43071/

SANCHOBA · Jul 8, 2011

the duplicolor kit (red) works and looks great!

rare03srt10 · Jul 8, 2011

Awesome. New there had to be a thred about this already lol. Thank you much sir

rare03srt10 · Jul 8, 2011

SANCHOBA said:
the duplicolor kit (red) works and looks great!

Saaaweeet. Thanks bud

Geodriller · Jul 8, 2011

justin, Stink showed me a little trick to save time and $, just clean up your calipers and hit them with some clear coat finish. i used clear wheel protectant and it turned out good for like $8 in both sides and decals... no paint

rare03srt10 · Jul 8, 2011

Thanks Geo, but dont forget my trucks shell started as a hemi so i still have normal hemi brakes but trying to steal the look of the VT calipers untill i get the real brakes

If you know anyone selling SRT10 calipers for cheap let me know bud

ZCx · Jul 8, 2011

Eastwood's caliper kits are the best, IMVHO of course.:rock::rock::rock:

close to 10 years on my Dakota & still lookin good:rock::rock::rock:

VIPR PWR · Jul 8, 2011

rare03srt10 said:
Awesome. New there had to be a thred about this already lol. Thank you much sir

There has been several threads on the subject over the years.:rock:

VIPR PWR · Jul 8, 2011

Geodriller said:
justin, Stink showed me a little trick to save time and $, just clean up your calipers and hit them with some clear coat finish. i used clear wheel protectant and it turned out good for like $8 in both sides and decals... no paint

Geo ,,are those stickers on your calipers and are they the ones Tony was selling.

Geodriller · Jul 8, 2011

justin, post up on "wanted". alot of dudes have to either get new, or shave down their calipers for smaller rims/slicks. i guarentee there is a set out there in some dudes garage that is colecting dust. give it a shot.

Good luck brlo

Geodriller · Jul 8, 2011

VIPR PWR said:
Geo ,,are those stickers on your calipers and are they the ones Tony was selling.

Yes sir, got them from stink. and they are silver. Justin, you may find black, but, IMHO silver looks kickass on red calipers. i know ur truck is black, but if you get red calipers i think silver would look better than black. that is however just my opinion bro, no matter what color im sure it will look killer:rock:

VIPR PWR · Jul 8, 2011

Geodriller said:
Yes sir, got them from stink. and they are silver. Justin, you may find black, but, IMHO silver looks kickass on red calipers. i know ur truck is black, but if you get red calipers i think silver would look better than black. that is however just my opinion bro, no matter what color im sure it will look killer:rock:

I purchase some in red, silver and black from Tony a while back when my calipers temp. locked up ..along with rebuild kits. I have not had a problem with the caliper since I bought those items. I have not installed the parts yet. I was going to repaint the factory red calipers and make them black and use either the silver or red sticker to match the truck. I have not decided on which yet , or when I will need to do it. I'm guessing when I need brakes the next time.
At least I know have an idea as to what they will look like ...:rock:

Geodriller · Jul 8, 2011

i think the red sticker on a black caliper would look awsome.

VIPR PWR · Jul 8, 2011

Geodriller said:
i think the red sticker on a black caliper would look awsome.

That is my 1st color choice:rock:

dizzle81 · Jul 8, 2011

Geodriller said:
justin, Stink showed me a little trick to save time and $, just clean up your calipers and hit them with some clear coat finish. i used clear wheel protectant and it turned out good for like $8 in both sides and decals... no paint

Hey, My Calipers are looking pretty rough. can I get some more details from you? like what kind of protectant you bought and where? And what did you clean them with? thanks

JTS VENOM PERFORMANCE · Jul 8, 2011

dizzle81 said:
Hey, My Calipers are looking pretty rough. can I get some more details from you? like what kind of protectant you bought and where? And what did you clean them with? thanks

clean them , buy some automotive clear, shoot them with clear, sit back, finish your beer and admire

Geodriller · Jul 8, 2011

dizzle81 said:
Hey, My Calipers are looking pretty rough. can I get some more details from you? like what kind of protectant you bought and where? And what did you clean them with? thanks

No problem buddy. I used Rustoleum brand "high performane wheel". make sure you get the one with the clear lid. there are some others out there that turn yellow after a couple months. you should be able to find it at your local autoparts store (Autozone, Advanced, O'Reileys, etc.). and i used brak cleaner and alcohol to clean the calipers up. as long as there is still red paint left on the caliper it will work just fine, but make sure you get all the grease and brake dust off cuz it will show through. after i cleaned mine they were a foggy red and i didnt think it would work, but it worked real good. i just masked off the rotors and stuff and did it right on the truck cuz i didnt want to bleed the brakes.

if you have any more questions, let me know chief. oh, and i put 3 coats on too.

Good luck
Chris

Geodriller · Jul 8, 2011

JTS VENOM PERFORMANCE said:
clean them , buy some automotive clear, shoot them with clear, sit back, finish your beer and admire

or if you are like me, sit back and finish the case of beer

dizzle81 · Jul 9, 2011

Geodriller said:
or if you are like me, sit back and finish the case of beer

Awesome. Thx guys. I have to say that my calipers are the only thing, visually Im unhappy with. Can't wait to get this done.

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