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Old 07-10-2008, 10:37 PM
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How hot do calipers get? Which paint to use?

How hot do they get? over the 200 degrees that is the limit for the rust-oleum that I bought?
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I would say they get hotter than that but not really sure how high.

I would go to an auto parts store and get some paint specifically designed for brake calipers/high heat applications. I've heard of people using engine enamel which is good to about 500 degrees with sucess as well as people who said it flakes off after a while. Then there are the Duplicolor kits designed specifically for brakes which is probably the best option besides powdercoating.
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Originally Posted by 12oclock
YA dude they definately get hotter than 200. Get some of that caliper paint from Autozone. I think the limit on it is like 500 degrees.
I dunno, if you drive like my grandma you might be ok....
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wow,

the answer is up to 1400 f.

depends on what you are doing with them..

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