cwtart Posted March 20, 2020 #1 Posted March 20, 2020 I have purchase used R1 calipers on ebay and will be putting them on my 2008 RSV. Question is, has anyone painted their brake calipers and, if so, what did you use? Do they look good? What color?
BratmanXj Posted March 20, 2020 #2 Posted March 20, 2020 I have purchase used R1 calipers on ebay and will be putting them on my 2008 RSV. Question is, has anyone painted their brake calipers and, if so, what did you use? Do they look good? What color? Mine were painted Hurst Olds gold when I got them, since I have a '99 Titanium Grey & Marble Silver that really looks more Champaign Beige/Gold to me I didn't mind the gold calipers. I think they used regular rattle-can paint as it wiped off with brake clean during the rebuild. Any good high-temp paint should be fine, not that our calipers get as hot as automotive calipers being out in the wind. I'd be more concerned about prep. What is the OEM finish on the R1? If they have a glossy finish the the Road Star line you'll need to roughen them up to get paint to adhere. If they are crinkle coat finish you might have to completely strip them.
SpencerPJ Posted March 20, 2020 #3 Posted March 20, 2020 I'd use a paint such as this https://www.amazon.com/G2-Temperature-Brake-Caliper-System/dp/B004BQ87YK
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