Anyone with painted brake calipers??
#1
Audiworld Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 36
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Anyone with painted brake calipers??
Hey guys,
I was looking at painting my brake calipers red on my 2013 A6 3.0 Prestige. I have heard that I have two options for painting, one that lasts really long and one that starts fading and flaking off after a little while. (don't know the name of either)
Does anyone have pics of their own A6 with painted brake calipers? If you do please post them so I can get an idea of what they look like.
Also if anyone can shed a bit of light on the options i have or what i should consider, it would be reallly appreciated.
Thanks a lot in advance!
I was looking at painting my brake calipers red on my 2013 A6 3.0 Prestige. I have heard that I have two options for painting, one that lasts really long and one that starts fading and flaking off after a little while. (don't know the name of either)
Does anyone have pics of their own A6 with painted brake calipers? If you do please post them so I can get an idea of what they look like.
Also if anyone can shed a bit of light on the options i have or what i should consider, it would be reallly appreciated.
Thanks a lot in advance!
#2
#3
AudiWorld Super User
I have used G2 Epoxy paint and when it chipped, my emails for a refund or replacement were ignored. It is a good looking paint, it lasts a long time but if it chips, you're on your own. If you do use it, buy a couple of brushes/mixing cups and mix half at a time for more working time. You have to work fast and let it cure for 24 hours to allow it to set. IIRC, it came off easily with brake cleaner.
I now use ordinary Krylon glossy black and freshen the calipers every spring when I install the summer tires. I also check the pad thickness both spring and fall. I change my own pads so I don't want to be replacing pads mid-winter.
Here's a sample of Audi painted brake caliper pictures that I have saved.
Don't paint it this way....
Last edited by tenspeed; 10-08-2013 at 11:03 AM.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Cmmartin23
Parts For Sale - Archive (NO NEW POSTS HERE)
26
08-23-2016 04:44 PM
Audi Other Audi RS2 (recreation) for sale
Georgi_Kirov
Vehicles For Sale - Archive (NO NEW POSTS HERE)
0
09-15-2015 11:11 PM