Brake Caliper and paint.

Penguin250 · June 24th, 2011, 04:24 PM

I'm planning on getting some paint for my uncolored accent pieces, like bolts/pegs/etc. I was also planning on doing my calipers, but I'm not sure if bike calipers need a special heat resistant paint like they recommend using on car calipers. Does anyone know if I would need special paint, or would I be able to use normal paint?

want1sobad · June 24th, 2011, 04:29 PM

don't paint, powdercoat.

that's what i did.

Penguin250 · June 24th, 2011, 04:34 PM

Can you get powder in OEM colors? And would you powder pegs and bolts also? I take it powdercoat because it's more durable than paint?

Liquidtoon · June 24th, 2011, 04:39 PM

On brakes it is generally a good idea to go with powder coating, although if want you can sometimes get away with high temp spary for BBQs and such. Paint will work but if you take to the twisties or traffic the paint will bubble and flake off when they get hot.

most powder coating comes in general colors. if you have the money to charge the spray it works best but generally home done is just heat the part to 200ish then spray let dry and cook at 400 for 15mins let cool and your all set. powder coating is partial ceramic thus the "powder" part making it more durable for high temps. There are tons of video how to do it but a couple of practice pieces are a wise choice. As a side note try not to spray the threads if doing blots in matching colors

want1sobad · June 24th, 2011, 05:05 PM

walt,

yes, i had my pegs pced as well.

Penguin250 · June 24th, 2011, 05:24 PM

Well! That's cool, powder coating guns are the same price as spray/airbrush guns.. maybe I'll just go that route after all. Since I'm fairly sure all those items I mentioned will fit in our oven

On a side note.. just in case I get overambitious.. If a wheel will fit in the oven, whats the best way to secure it so it'll cure correctly and not mess up the coat?

DarC · June 24th, 2011, 09:18 PM

The caliper paint for cars including the high temperature paints designed for painting engines would do just fine. Key is in the preparation and taking your time to do it right.

Powdercoating is obviously a more durable alternative but unless you have an oven specifically dedicated to curing these parts then you should look for a shop that could do this. It is unwise to use your oven you cook food in to cure powdercoat (the manufacturers warn against this as well).

The best way to secure a wheel in the oven is by using a coat hanger to suspend the part from an upper rack through the axle hole....

Snake · June 25th, 2011, 03:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by want1sobad

don't paint, powdercoat.

that's what i did.

Quote:

Originally Posted by want1sobad

walt,

yes, i had my pegs pced as well.

CZroe · June 25th, 2011, 08:28 AM

I saw Rust-o-leum caliper paint sold at Harbor Freight. They only had black and red though.

want1sobad · June 25th, 2011, 09:00 AM

plenty of pics in my profile rick.........

Snake · June 25th, 2011, 10:57 AM

Thanks Vince. I'll check it out.

Buffalony · June 26th, 2011, 05:19 PM

http://www.g2usa.com/

Regular colors are $50 for four car calipers. $100 for color match.
Best stuff on the market. They might make a smaller kit for your bike. Call or email and ask.

June 24th, 2011, 04:24 PM	#1
Penguin250 ninjette.org member Name: Walt Location: South Carolina Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 White Ninja 250R, 2010 Galaxy Blue Colorshift Ninja 250R Posts: 60	Brake Caliper and paint. I'm planning on getting some paint for my uncolored accent pieces, like bolts/pegs/etc. I was also planning on doing my calipers, but I'm not sure if bike calipers need a special heat resistant paint like they recommend using on car calipers. Does anyone know if I would need special paint, or would I be able to use normal paint?

June 26th, 2011, 05:19 PM	#12
Buffalony ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Joe Location: Buffalo NY Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250 "Wasabi", 82 Yamaha xj650j Posts: A lot.	http://www.g2usa.com/ Regular colors are $50 for four car calipers. $100 for color match. Best stuff on the market. They might make a smaller kit for your bike. Call or email and ask. __________________________________________________

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June 24th, 2011, 04:29 PM	#2
want1sobad Ninjette CPT Name: Vince Location: jacksonville, fl Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Black 08 250r Posts: A lot.	don't paint, powdercoat. that's what i did.

June 24th, 2011, 04:34 PM	#3
Penguin250 ninjette.org member Name: Walt Location: South Carolina Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 White Ninja 250R, 2010 Galaxy Blue Colorshift Ninja 250R Posts: 60	Can you get powder in OEM colors? And would you powder pegs and bolts also? I take it powdercoat because it's more durable than paint?

June 24th, 2011, 04:39 PM	#4
Liquidtoon ninjette.org member Name: Josh Location: Sacramento, Ca Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250r Posts: 215	On brakes it is generally a good idea to go with powder coating, although if want you can sometimes get away with high temp spary for BBQs and such. Paint will work but if you take to the twisties or traffic the paint will bubble and flake off when they get hot. most powder coating comes in general colors. if you have the money to charge the spray it works best but generally home done is just heat the part to 200ish then spray let dry and cook at 400 for 15mins let cool and your all set. powder coating is partial ceramic thus the "powder" part making it more durable for high temps. There are tons of video how to do it but a couple of practice pieces are a wise choice. As a side note try not to spray the threads if doing blots in matching colors

June 24th, 2011, 05:05 PM	#5
want1sobad Ninjette CPT Name: Vince Location: jacksonville, fl Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Black 08 250r Posts: A lot.	walt, yes, i had my pegs pced as well.

June 24th, 2011, 05:24 PM	#6
Penguin250 ninjette.org member Name: Walt Location: South Carolina Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 White Ninja 250R, 2010 Galaxy Blue Colorshift Ninja 250R Posts: 60	Well! That's cool, powder coating guns are the same price as spray/airbrush guns.. maybe I'll just go that route after all. Since I'm fairly sure all those items I mentioned will fit in our oven On a side note.. just in case I get overambitious.. If a wheel will fit in the oven, whats the best way to secure it so it'll cure correctly and not mess up the coat?

June 24th, 2011, 09:18 PM	#7
DarC DUCEATR Name: Dan Location: El Paso, Texas Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): RVT1000R Posts: 628	The caliper paint for cars including the high temperature paints designed for painting engines would do just fine. Key is in the preparation and taking your time to do it right. Powdercoating is obviously a more durable alternative but unless you have an oven specifically dedicated to curing these parts then you should look for a shop that could do this. It is unwise to use your oven you cook food in to cure powdercoat (the manufacturers warn against this as well). The best way to secure a wheel in the oven is by using a coat hanger to suspend the part from an upper rack through the axle hole....

June 25th, 2011, 08:28 AM	#9
CZroe CPT Falcon Name: J.Emmett Turner Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.	I saw Rust-o-leum caliper paint sold at Harbor Freight. They only had black and red though.

June 25th, 2011, 09:00 AM	#10
want1sobad Ninjette CPT Name: Vince Location: jacksonville, fl Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Black 08 250r Posts: A lot.	plenty of pics in my profile rick.........

June 25th, 2011, 10:57 AM	#11
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Thanks Vince. I'll check it out.