How to Paint Brake Calipers

[@MySupercarLife]

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.

[@mrmylo1239]

My Supercar Life cheesy oatcake

[@leerobinson2777]

Did you have a grinding noise after painting?

[@MySupercarLife]

@@leerobinson2777 no, why?

[@leerobinson2777]

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 😔

[@MySupercarLife]

@@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.

[@nickkara808]

“The last coat is like the last beer, you should never do it” haha so much truth in that.

[@MySupercarLife]

It always happens :-D

[@amv1231]

Yet I always drink that last beer 🍺

[@WarthDader74]

@@amv1231 I've heard that makes your driving better

[@bigdaddyblckable]

1000 % on that one😂😂😂

[@flyboy2610]

It's been said that bad is not the enemy of good, perfect is the enemy of good.

[@966Mako]

I recommend wearing a mask while cleaning the callipers. Brake pad dust is not something you want to be breathing in.

[@MySupercarLife]

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

[@olavodesimon8455]

yeah yeah.. no covid here! hahahahah

[@TheOzthewiz]

Well, at least it's NOT as BAD as the Coronavirus!

[@urban_phantom7750]

​@@TheOzthewiz: Actually. Nvmd 😸

[@4js286]

Wow definitely one of the best and understandable videos about painting calipers. Short, simple and straight to the point. Great job!!

[@MySupercarLife]

Thanks! Glad you found it useful 😀👍

[@davemartinez6317]

Why am I watching this? I’m 36 years old and I’ve owned over 9 cars in my lifetime and I painted every one of the brake calipers...oh that’s right because it’s always cool to see it done. 😁 Great job mate!! I LOLed at the “last coat is always going to give you runs. It’s like the last beer...” You had me dying laughing 🤣

[@MySupercarLife]

Thanks dude, I'm glad I'm not the only one who's had problems with that last beer :-D

[@davidfrank2824]

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.

[@MySupercarLife]

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!! 🤦‍♂️

[@Jo-dw1yp]

"remove the wheel, you're gonna need it again later"

[@MySupercarLife]

+Wavvy Jo you'd be surprised lol 😂

[@relaxationmusic3259]

LOL

[@Finesse460]

“Now where’s that wheel you removed.. you’re going nowhere without it” 😂😂😂

[@richardcaines5335]

....thought I was the only one who noticed that.

[@deluxedetailing9832]

Hahah

[@darumagenki6271]

Best brake calliper painting video on KZbin. Brilliant job mate.

[@anthonycaldi7056]

I have been going back and fourth with metal caliber covers, vinyl wrap, and paint. Thanks to your video, think I’m going with paint!

[@MySupercarLife]

I would go with paint. It looks great, last longer and isn't really that hard to do 👍

[@dickjohnson7845]

I would think Vinyl would melt due to the temps

[@davidsaviano9012]

Great video for those uncomfortable with removing the caliper. Nice trick with the printed label as well.

[@crimpcreep6887]

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!

[@MySupercarLife]

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

[@crimpcreep6887]

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...

[@rickeymitchell8620]

Cracking job mate. I was going to put caliper covers on my car but after seeing this, paint is for me!

[@bmead144]

The third coat is also where u can get "the runs"! Usually it's what i eat that "gives me the runs!"

[@yorickvancamerijk6989]

Calipers look great. OCD kicked in though... Saw that the Porsche logo on the wheelcap didn't point to the tyre/wheel valve.

[@MySupercarLife]

Thanks! I think I remedied that in a later video when I swapped the wheelcaps ;-)

[@1vegasdood]

I enjoyed your subtle sense of humor. "Go find that wheel, you're not going anywhere..."

[@MySupercarLife]

Thanks! I do try 😁

[@reddyuda]

For some reason the Cayenne has just really bad coating on the base model calipers. Mine started out black and ended up looing greyish like yours. Going to use this as a reference when I repaint them

[@MySupercarLife]

Wow - I can't believe they started black and ended up grey. I didn't buy my car new so I'm not 100% sure what colour they used to be but it's really bad that after 4 years they ended up looking this bad. They paint quite well, I'd have loved to remove them and paint them, but it would have been more trouble than it's worth, plus with the wheels on they look great now - they couldn't look worse! Hope it helps in the future.

[@jeffchandler7662]

Do I need to put a clear coat on afterwards I’d be happy with just the paint !

[@MySupercarLife]

You don't need to, I used it to seal the decal in so that it didn't discolour or peel off. If you're just painting them then you don't need the clear coat

[@jonathanliu6531]

Is it okay to leave the masking tape on 24 hours after paint before decal and clear coat application or remove when tacky and re apply masking tape for clear coat process? Hope this makes sense

[@MySupercarLife]

I would remove it so that it doesn't crack any of the paint when it's fully cured in 24 hours. You'll run the risk of damaging the paint surface if you try to remove it when the paint is dry.

[@thetruth5672]

Excellent job. How many bottles of paint u used for 4 wheels

[@MySupercarLife]

Thanks. I used 2 cans of red and 1 clear.

[@MySupercarLife]

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!

[@autofanaticcars]

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.

[@BuckMcAntlerson]

Mine on my Cayman look just like your "before" calipers. I need follow your instructions!

[@carbonoxx]

how many can of each do u need?

[@5v498]

My Supercar Life yes it has helped as I was about to buy a tin of etch primer and paint many thanks

[@michaelmachado6135]

Exxa

[@ryan4754]

Painted my 2019 STI calipers today with the help of your video 👍

[@MySupercarLife]

Cool, that's great to hear! I'm sure they look awesome!

[@ryan4754]

@musical roses I don't have before but I have after. They were the highlighter yellow ones

[@robertclymer6948]

Good Video! Why did you put a clear coat on? Is the VHT caliper paint not enamel? Thanks, I will be doing this soon to my 67 Mustang. Cheers from Motown USA Oh, I would use safety glasses when using a wire brush or wheel on drill, they can break off and fly into the eye.

[@MySupercarLife]

Thanks for the kind words and advice. I used the clear mainly to seal the Porsche decal in and stop it peeling / discolouring - with it being white I didn't want it going brown or mucky. I think it helps it to look a bit more 'factory' too. You don't need it if you're only going for a colour 👍 I'm sure the Mustang will look awesome once they are done!

[@Armmani2000]

Very nice, this is actually encouraging me to do it.. I didn't even imagine doing it before.

[@MySupercarLife]

Take your time and clean the Calipers fully and you should have no problems. Good Luck!

[@djblanton]

Amazing result. Went to school using this video. THANK YOU.

[@jetlee7743]

Nice ..I think I would cover wires and bolts for contrast

[@electropalsceo]

That was Kool, how late ng did it take to all the calipers,

[@MySupercarLife]

Thanks! It takes a few hours to do them all. I would set aside a day to do all 4 👍

[@skaflonee]

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.

[@MySupercarLife]

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

[@romeo1309]

Great video; can I trouble you for a set of the Porsche letter.

[@MySupercarLife]

Sorry, I don't sell them. Have a search on eBay for Porsche Caliper Decals. Otherwise lots of Porsche parts specialists sell them 👍

[@Cristian8767]

Wow! What a great job! it looks like factory!

[@markied2873]

During next brake job, wouldn't the paint scraper right off when you clean it again

[@MySupercarLife]

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.

[@ivansotelo8163]

How do you keep it clean. After painting it? Because it comes out easy whe certain liquids..

[@MySupercarLife]

With normal wheel cleaner. As long as you paint and clear coat them properly then the cleaner will not affect the paint.

[@TibGamingShow]

Will one can do the job or I need like 4 or something !? And about the clear coat ? Is that the second link on Amazon ?

[@MySupercarLife]

I used 1 and a bit cans of paint, but I did have to re-do one of the calipers. Yes, the clear is the second link down 👍

[@steveng6433]

Great Video lol. Do I take the break pads out before masking and painting?

[@MySupercarLife]

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 👍

[@Everpresnt]

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?

[@MySupercarLife]

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....

[@Stickykobe420]

I have painted calipers with engine paint before, in my opinion it works the same.

[@TwinIonEngines]

Very curious: What if your caliper is already pre-painted? Can you simply clean it up, wet-sand, and paint over it?

[@MySupercarLife]

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.

[@TwinIonEngines]

@@MySupercarLife Good call, thanks a bunch!

[@mousepd]

What color should I use for a White 2006 Mazda MX 5 brake calipers? I'm leaning towards Red. Thanks!

[@MySupercarLife]

You can't go wrong with red. I wanted to do these calipers green like the newer Hybrids but I wasn't that brave LOL.

[@Doodlyscott]

Peter Duffield white looks really cool on white car calipers.

[@_stoatchaser]

Do the vinyl decals not melt when the brakes get hot?

[@MySupercarLife]

No, they're fine as long as you clear coat over them otherwise the adhesive will soften with the heat.

[@_stoatchaser]

My Supercar Life thank you. Will have to give this a go

[@verdeboyo]

great job from prep to finish, but how is it baring up to the riggers of heat and brake dust. I had my 964 calipers powder coated as it is the best way to go.

[@MySupercarLife]

Thanks. It's doing OK so far, saying that it's been in the dealership for the last week with a broken rear suspension spring! The VHT brand paint I used gets really good reviews, and I think that clear coating them helps alot. Powder Coating would have been the ideal way but as this is my daily I didn't go down that route as the car would have been off road for too long. Also I'd have had to take the calipers off and strip them, looking at the state of the bolts on there, I'd have probably needed new pistons (there's 20 of them @ £30-£40 each) as well as a re-build kit. So it would probably be cheaper to buy refurbished calipers for the car. Thanks for commenting

[@tuan.danial]

Salute to you from Malaysia 🇲🇾 Great job bro 😁 👍🏼

[@MySupercarLife]

Thank you 🙌

[@alexevans5864]

Hi mate I’m curious what type of vinyl was used for the decals?

[@MySupercarLife]

Hi, it was either oracal or ritrama cast vinyl. I'm pretty certain it was oracal but any would work 👍

[@alexevans5864]

@@MySupercarLife thanks bud, I wasn’t sure if they had to be heat resistant to last 👍🏻

[@MySupercarLife]

I asked our supplier and they said there isn't really a high temperature vinyl unless it's a special application. And recommended cast vinyl. It didn't shrink or crack in the nearly 2 years after I painted them, so u would say it's fine to use

[@alexevans5864]

@@MySupercarLife thank you

[@alexevans5864]

@@MySupercarLife really helpful cheers!

[@janicesanderson3310]

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 ?

[@MySupercarLife]

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

[@jamesdean5206]

Can you let me know all of the tools and items needed for this job.

[@MySupercarLife]

They're in the description 👍

[@hakman239]

Obsession wax blizzard snow foam back in stock now so you might want to check it out

[@MySupercarLife]

Thanks for letting me know mate, I'll get some ordered.

[@hakman239]

Use 25-30ml in 900ml Or 10-15ml in 500ml can we expect a video on it

[@MrChiptatum]

hi bud should you have not primed the set of caliphers first with at least 3 coats them spray paint?

[@MySupercarLife]

+Abi Shah hi. No, with high temp paint you don't need primer and the clear coat is only to add gloss and seal the decals in, you can get away without using that too. If you want to do a special colour, I believe you can use 3 coats of hi-temp paint, then use a normal spray paint over the top. I've never tried it but apparently it works too. Hope this helps!

[@MrChiptatum]

My Supercar Life ok bud ty..by the way caliphers look fab.

[@MySupercarLife]

+Abi Shah no problems. They look so much better than before. Can't believe how bad they were!

[@joebuckcoker5367]

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

[@MySupercarLife]

that's when it always happens to me, I never know when to leave things alone! Thanks for commenting

[@davidhovik7176]

Iv'e done that countless times on my projects. Great video.

[@autofanaticcars]

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.

[@Dg-zj6jo]

do you have a heat proof clear coat please

[@MySupercarLife]

www.vhtpaint.com/high-heat/vht-caliper-paint SP730 is the heatproof clear coat

[@Dg-zj6jo]

cheers

[@johnadair6108]

Great video...how did the decals hold up?

[@MySupercarLife]

They were fine with no shrinkage or anything. They still looked exactly the same 2 years later 👍

[@johnadair6108]

@@MySupercarLife Great, thanks!

[@MrTurbine777]

I'm nervous about the clear coat. The VHT red is extremely glossy on it's on and I took a screenshot of after you painted it vs after you finished the clear (Not at the end of the video to where it looks like more was done to it). Very little difference between the natural gloss of the red. I bought a can of this last week and tested it on some metal after spraying the VHT Gold. The Gold is insanely flat and even after hours of drying it seems to suck up all the clear. So much so I have another can coming tomorrow and there is zero shine. I've been searching for days now for another choice of clear coat spray paint and can't find anything for high heat. I already painted the gold on the calipers or would probably lean more to the brush paint on gold since it has much better gloss when dried. I used two coats of 2,000F primer, 3 coats of Gold (had to match, should have stopped at 2 but they were too light). I won't be doing the clear until I get my custom decals in the mail so I hope it's due to the gold needing MUCH more time to close it's pores since the gold seriously seems like a sponge, even waiting 20 minutes between coats. I hope someone knows a better choice of clear and can let me know before the 31st :) PS. Watch other videos of this and compare the gloss of the VHT. If it's this same red, then compare the videos red by itself and you'll see there is very little gloss to this stuff. In this video alone you can compare: Before clear gloss / after paint: 5:13 After clear gloss: 6:00

[@MySupercarLife]

I'm not sure on the VHT gold as I've not used it, but from past experience gold can be a translucent colour as it's pale. Rather than using the primer, which isn't needed, you may have been best spraying the calipers silver first. The red is quite glossy on its own. The clearcoat is only really to keep the decals from peeling and discolouring, plus it adds a little extra protection from stone chips. The clear did add more gloss to the red, it may not show too well on video but there was a little more shine to the calipers. However, if you were only painting them red and not using decals I wouldn't necessarily go to the expense of buying the clear. It could be that the gold needs to fully cure before clearcoating, One other thing to try is to put the cans in a bucket of warm water for about 15 mins and then try. It may be that the paint has settled in the bottom of the can. Good luck 👍

[@MrTurbine777]

Thanks for the reply! My calipers are/were already silver, but brand new akebono/infiniti silver. I painted one of my smaller rear ones first without the primer and let it sit for a full day before deciding to spray brake cleaner on them to strip it. It was an orange paint that was said to look gold on silver background and more of a paint tint. It was incredible looking and the infinitiy showed through, but just wanted a deep gold. Tried two coats of VHT gold without the primer and then one with two coats of primer and both were flat. In any case, the color is a must but out of all the VHT spray paints the gold is just the most flat and dull. The clear coat is sold as a gloss and I fully understand adding the extra layers over the decals and for added protection, but it is sold as a gloss and I'm pointing out it's so far not added much more than a hint of shine to everything I have sprayed. I found another clear gloss: Dupli-Color DE1636 Ceramic Clear Engine Paint - 12 oz. I also ordered another can of the VHT and will try the warm water idea. I shook the can for over 5 minutes and was in a 90 degree room (Naples, FL normal day). I also read an issue I had with one can of the gold to where after two coats and still shaking vigorously between coats that it all of a sudden started painting on really gritty and darker with the gold. It was said to be caused by very low humidity. Possible the clear did that but unable to see the difference like one would with an actual color. By the time my decals arrive the paint will have been settling for 5-7 days. I'll most likely test on one of the rear ones again and cross fingers :)

[@MrTurbine777]

@@MySupercarLife Just finished my calipers. The VHT clear was done on my rears and I did the two fronts with the "Dupli-Color DE1636 Ceramic Clear Engine Paint". The Dupli seriously blows away VHT's! I can't speak for strength or longevity of course, but both are rated for 500° but in one coat of it was more glossy and even than 5+ coats with the VHT. I had enough left over to toss on a couple of coats on my rears and they look like glass. Seriously amazing!

[@MySupercarLife]

@@MrTurbine777 That's great to hear that you go it sorted, and thanks for sharing your experience. We don't really get the Dupli-Color in the UK, but it's great to know about alternative products. 👍

[@punitkhudania2976]

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 ?

[@andreascalais]

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.

[@andreascalais]

Nobody makes a caliper spray can in Guards Red!! All the other red Caliper pants don’t match

[@MySupercarLife]

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.

[@babycorgi7713]

Great video! What machine did you use to cut the decals?

[@willp011090]

How many cans of spray did you use for all 4 calipers?

[@MySupercarLife]

Hi, I used 2 cans of red and one clear. Hope this helps.

[@peterevans5351]

Can i turn my steering wheel when the wheels are off? In order to get all around the caliper? How did u do it?

[@MySupercarLife]

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.

[@jacklittlemore9277]

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?

[@MySupercarLife]

Thanks! I measured the original text on the calipers for the size. I think most aftermarket places sell the decals in small and large.

[@rileyh62]

Did you use a trash bag at 5:58 ?

[@MySupercarLife]

Hi, Yes I did. :-D

[@rileyh62]

My Supercar Life Ok, thanks :)

[@talonhu9]

For the vinyl - do you use regular vinyl or anything special? Looking to do this for my cayenne. I have vinyl machines- but was curious on how well the vinyl has held up. I assume the clear coat should protect the regular stuff

[@MySupercarLife]

They looked exactly the same after 18 months. I contacted my vinyl supplier and they said that apart from really specialised purposes, there is no such thing as high temperature vinyl. If I remember rightly I used Oracal or Ritrama. I would assume the clearcoat helps as it will stop the adhesive from peeling when it gets hot so it sort of holds it in place. But yes, they looked fine and never had a problem.

[@57RollsRoycePhantom]

What’s better? This method or caliper covers?

[@nickblack423]

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.

[@MySupercarLife]

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

[@nickblack423]

@@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.

[@TheOzthewiz]

@@nickblack423 Where can you buy the decals? Thanks!

[@guncanrefik2497]

Hi, after sprayed red color how much time you need to place porsche emblem and after that how much minutes need for clear coat?

[@MySupercarLife]

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.

[@guncanrefik2497]

@@MySupercarLife that 3d sticker can be smaller after more heat the caliper?

[@MySupercarLife]

They stayed the same size after around 2 years.

[@guncanrefik2497]

@@MySupercarLife nice, last question. They are heat resistant sticker or normal?

[@MySupercarLife]

@@guncanrefik2497 It's just Normal Oracal cast Vinyl 😃👍

[@rodelumali1155]

how many bottles did you use for the 4 calipers?

[@MySupercarLife]

Hi, I used 1 clear and just over 1 can of red.

[@kamilashman2197]

Can i used the samurai paint to spray my caliper? Not the hi-temp samurai, just the normal ones. Will it colour fade away in time?

[@telesleeper]

Very nice ol chap. Splendid work. Almost looks like Brembo brand calipers. Cheers mate.

[@MySupercarLife]

Thanks mate, I was surprised how well they came out. You couldn't tell they weren't factory when the wheel was on and they looked just as good nearly 2 years later when I sold the car.

[@sjwdavies]

Great video but I noticed at the end of it there appeared to be a grey coat on the brake disk / hub and slightly on the disc face itself? Dis you spray these too? If so how? My brake discs are still good but rusted slightly so I want to smarten them up

[@MySupercarLife]

Yes, I sprayed the middle of the disc too to neaten them up. I used a cheap grey high temperature paint after wire brushing. A zinc primer is a good option for painting this part as it resists rust. What you do is paint the hub and also lightly paint the edge where the hub meets the part of the disc that the pads come in to contact with. The first time you drive the car the pads will wear away the paint from the face of the disc leaving a perfect line around the hub. You can sort of see what I mean in the thumbnail for the video. I don't tend to paint the face that the wheel bolts too though to be on the safe side. Hope this helps. If it's unclear let me know.

[@hazrd42]

@@MySupercarLife Paint is extremely bad to spray directly onto rotors and brake pads will be clogged with paint after 1 use.

[@MySupercarLife]

You only spray a light dusting on to the 'rotor', you don't apply the paint thickly. This is a very common way to do it

[@yan5362]

What about the paint quality?? Will i need to reapply the paint at some point in time?? Or its for life??

[@MySupercarLife]

Thanks for commenting. You shouldn't do if you do the prep work right and use a good quality paint like the VHT I used in this vid. These calipers have been done nearly 12 months now, and they still look as good as when they were painted (if not a little dirtier LOL).

[@mr.dodosoft6952]

@@MySupercarLife I've had VHT paint on my calipers for 3 years now and it's holding up well. There are chips here and there from work involving removing the calipers for brake work and resting it against rough surfaces, so I have to redo this soon.. x_x

[@MySupercarLife]

@@mr.dodosoft6952 I've just sold this car and after 18 months they still look as good as the day they were done. I really rate the VHT paint. I'm going to re-do the calipers on my new car as they have been done with a low quality paint, and they are stained. I think using the VHT paint with VHT Clear Coat helps prevent staining. I would 100% use VHT in the future.

[@eeeshwa]

How many spray cans for all 4 calipers?

[@MySupercarLife]

2 cans of colour and 1 clear, but I did paint one of them twice and they are big calipers. On most cars you could use 1 can of each

[@michaelerickson2856]

Vinyl decals. How did you get the right font size?

[@MySupercarLife]

I measured the original ones and set the height from that 👍

[@FernandWolf]

What vinyl did u use to cut the stickers? Nice video

[@MySupercarLife]

Thanks, I think it was Oracal or Ritrama Cast Vinyl

[@amana1480]

4:30 Will the plastic lettering resist the heat? Won't it melt?

[@MySupercarLife]

No, it's safe to use and looked exactly the same after 18 months

[@reecemyrie1742]

What would you do if the callipers were already painted? Just wire brush them still or something more abrasive ? As I’m guessing these are un painted ?

[@drefhill]

just clean them well and keep the old paint if ot's not damaged as the otiginal paint is much stronger. And put the spray paint on the old one.

[@peterwho9380]

Problem is if you're in living Canada with heavily salted streets in the winter 3 coats of the clear coat won't do anything for you! I've gone as much as 5-6 coats and by spring the salt has destroyed most of the coating and need to reapply every summer! I wish we could buy the "commercial grade" clear coats from standard retail stores...

[@mrblackbond]

Fantastic video dude!!!!! That caliper looks gorgeous!

[@MySupercarLife]

Thanks!

[@TheSchmed]

Heat won’t cause the sticker to peel ?

[@Ktonrider]

Paul Amarante they make special heat tolerant vinyl

[@MySupercarLife]

No it doesn't. I contacted all of my vinyl suppliers and they assured me that there is no such thing as 'high temperature vinyl' except for really specialised purposes. The Vinyl I used was normal cast Oracal and it held up fine with no cracking or shrinking or peeling. I do recommend clear coating over it to prevent peeling or discoloration as if anything will let go in the heat, it's the adhesive.

[@bradhoward7565]

Any problems with longevity when skipping primer?

[@MySupercarLife]

Hi, You don't use primer with VHT paint, it's direct to metal as it is a caliper paint. They looked as good as the day I did them when I sold the car over 18 months later I would really recommend the paint but you have to make sure the caliper is clean before spraying it. Hope this helps.

[@philyip4432]

Thank you for such a clear and concise video ! Great job in showing us how to do this !

[@MySupercarLife]

Thanks!

[@thepeoplessavior8771]

You sprayed heat resistant paint on your rubber brake lines?

[@MySupercarLife]

Errr no. First there are no rubber brake lines at the caliper end on a Cayenne. It has rigid pipes running up the suspension arm where it joins a rubber pipe at the top. This is about 18 inches away from where the caliper is. If you're referring to the rubber sleeving over the pad wear sensors, you can see at 2:45 where it's masked off with blue tape, which is why at 6:23 it's black again once I removed the blue painters tape.

[@thepeoplessavior8771]

My Supercar Life 👌

[@MySupercarLife]

🖒

[@lovekhmer2008]

i painted mine with real red but outcome the color look like cherry than the red. i didnt clear coat yet, any idea? thx

[@MySupercarLife]

I'm not sure to be honest. I just used the paint direct to the Caliper. Hope you get it sorted out. 👍

[@ahsanahmed7860]

Hello - what size do I require for the stickers?

[@5v498]

Very very nice job, can you tell me if the paint was self etching

[@MySupercarLife]

It is designed to be sprayed on to bare metal. I think it's enamel based so it doesn't need a primer. They've been painted now for nearly 18 months and still look the same. Hope this helps.

[@DavidLopez-gv8mo]

How many cans did you need?

[@miamimacrepair1980]

Glad I stored my wheel for later. Thanks for the advice!

[@robertclymer6948]

I Motown, if you don't store the wheel for later, it won't be there when you come back, lol

[@TresJuevos]

3:50 - It's also where you can get the runs!

[@MySupercarLife]

:-D

[@flashby360]

Excellent demonstration! One of the best I’ve seen. I’ll be doing mine soon. Top job.

[@CrossoXoHair]

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?

[@MySupercarLife]

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

[@poxich5234]

Good job Sir.Humour and clear explanation!

[@MySupercarLife]

Thanks! Glad you liked it 😁👍

[@SMS570X]

how many can i need to finish 4 calibers ?

[@MySupercarLife]

I think I used 2 cans of red and one clear.

[@samgupta4868]

Hi where did you get the Porsche lettering

[@dazaussieguy1954]

mine didnt come out like this perfect but they look ok but grease crap gets on them

[@rasmusskinnerup7181]

Does it work the same on a moped/scooter

[@bird718]

nice job, you should do the other three brake calipers

[@aacar4095]

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.

[@andymuller8883]

Brilliant video an very well explained! Thank you. What paint did you use and how many cans? Are they still ok a year later?

[@jonathanbanta9456]

What are popular colors or manufacturer colors?

[@siemonjf]

Beautiful execution.Thank you for sharing your methods brother. Continued good fortune ahead.

[@amana1480]

4:30 How did you know what font to use for the Porsche lettering?

[@MySupercarLife]

It's easy to find the font in Google, or a vector of the text

[@nh7921]

Glad you saved the wheel..Just in case you needed it.Great video.Thanks

[@MySupercarLife]

You never know when these things will come in handy ;-)

[@Explore-Gobal]

I'm curious that you did not use primer?

[@MySupercarLife]

Hi. You don't need it with the VHT paint. It's designed to be used on bare metal. Just make sure you do the right prep work and it'll be fine. Hope this helps, thanks for commenting

[@mrblackbond]

What kind of bags are safe for painting/masking?

[@janvalle8998]

you can use any bags or plastic, if you can get your hands on some large GLAD bags you should be fine, then just get some maskin tape that and tape em onto the parts you don't want to get painted over

[@malcolmbale9566]

Where can you buy the letter cutting equipment from, thanks

[@MySupercarLife]

I got it from eBay years ago. Its an mh-721 vinyl cutter .... I think

[@jamesm.8392]

Beautiful job. Wonder how long it will holdup ?

[@MySupercarLife]

Thanks! They looked exactly the same when I sold the car nearly 2 years later apart from 1 stone chip. I really recommend the paint I used in this video. I need to repaint my new cars calipers as they've been done before with cheap paint and look terrible compared to the ones I did in this video.

[@jonathanbanta9456]

A recommendation about brake pads should be made. If the owner knew what type of brake pads to use which didn't make the calipers dirty with brake pad dust, he or she could consider changing the pads when cherrying out the calipers.

[@drefhill]

They will all make the calipers dirty and also the rims. That's i'll change the paint on my rims for a darker one.