Brake Caliper Painting

Tools Required

• Tire Iron
• Floor jack and jack stands
• Degreaser
• Used towels
• Masking/Painting Tape

Step One

Remove the wheels but first losing the lugs nuts on both sides while the car is still on the ground.

Step Two

Jack up the car using the floor jack and then support it with jack stands.

Step Three

Clean off the calipers using the degreaser. This will take off all the dirt and give you a nice clean surface for the paint to adhere to. Follow all the instructions on the degreaser, this will give you maximum benefit.

Step Four

Using the tape and towels mask off the rotor and anything else that you don't want to get paint onto.

Alternative Approach

One thing you can do is instead of masking everyone off, you can remove the caliper completely. This might be a good approach if you are comfortable with how to remove a caliper.

Step Five

Paint each caliper with broad back and forth strokes making sure you don't hold the can too close. Make sure you start spraying about 6 inches away from the caliper and then continue about 6 inches past the caliper. This will help get a nice clean paint job and increase the long term looks of the caliper.

Step Six

Do step 5 at least 2 or 3 times letting the paint dry between each coat. This will give you maximum coverage, color, and will make sure your paint lasts a long time.

Step Seven

Make sure the paint is completely dry before reinstalling the wheels. Reinstall by tightening all the lugs nuts in a star pattern. Lower the car back down and make sure they are all tight.