What is brake caliper painting? How to get it done effectively?
Getting your brake calipers painted not only makes your car look smart but also protects the calipers against rust formation and keeps it looking new and fresher for a long time.
You may get your brake calipers painted with any of the colour you choose, but it is important to remember that you must be careful in not letting any paint on the brake discs. Which may affect its performance.
To avoid the risk of splashing of the paint on the other areas it is always good to cover the other areas or take off the calipers from the car. The second option would be highly beneficial if you are using the spray painting technique. But it is always better to get it done only with professional support.
Most experts suggest removing the calipers and getting it painted if you have enough time because to reduce the risk of contamination to the brake pads which would affect its performance.
Why should we get the brake calipers painted?
Getting the brake caliper painting done for your car offers the numerous benefits like,
- classy look
- Properly highlighting the style of your rim
- Paves the way for the removal of existing grime, rust deposits and other uneven surfaces
- Also extends its protection against the future rust occurrence
- Brake caliper painting lasts for 3 to 4 years and provides the fresh look to your wheels and calipers
Which colors are good options for painting brake calipers?
You can choose any of the bright colors like red, yellow, blue or any other especially for the sports car so they can easily attract the eyes and keep your wheels attractive. Additionally, you can opt for black or silver colour for getting your brake calipers painted if you want your calipers to blend in with the rest of the car’s color so that your wheel speaks for themselves.
What are the steps that are involved in getting the brake caliper painting done for your car?
- Get your car jacked up and loosen the nuts on your wheel
- Next important step is to prepare the caliper, cover all the other parts around the calipers or take off the caliper altogether.
- Clean the caliper before getting it painted because painting over the dirt and debris will cause the paint to peel off easily.
- Whatever may be the colour you choose, get it painted evenly over the caliper and allow it to dry.
- Unjack your car and get admired by the finished look.
Do’s and Don’ts while getting your brake calipers painted
- Don’t paint your brake calipers all at once when painting them. Be sure to apply multiple coats with some time in between each coatings to get it settled perfectly.
- Do choose the right paint for your brake caliper. Brake caliper would get hotter similar to the engine so choosing the right paint accordingly is important.
- Don’t use the bright colour if it is a single piston caliper mounted on the tiny rotor, because they would have a negative impact on the appearance.
- Do take enough time and follow the guidelines, this would provide you with the complete finish and would last longer.
Looking out for the perfect place to get your brake caliper painting in Dubai & Abu Dhabi, then Royal Swiss Auto Body shop would be your go to destination.
Call us at 800 79477 or drop us an email at he***@sw*******.ae to inquire more about the brake caliper painting for your car or schedule your appointment with us.
