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Is regular engine type spray paint ok to paint calipers with? if not why? its high temp paint? thanx

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Old 06-12-2001, 11:16 AM
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Is regular engine type spray paint ok to paint calipers with? if not why? its high temp paint? thanx
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Old 06-12-2001, 11:22 AM
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Default Use this if you want it to last, very good stuff
<ul><li><a href="http://www.machvw.com/caliperpaint.html">http://www.machvw.com/caliperpaint.html</a</li></ul>
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Brake Fluid is nasty stuff, foamy engine brite aint!!
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Folia Tec works very welll!! just costs more than hi temp paint.
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Default I use Griots hi-temp paint.
The aluminum stuff. Works and holds up well on the calipers and rotors (hat and outer edge).

Not sure about generic engine paints - some arent really suited to temps over 200F.
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