Has anyone tried this?? If so, thoughts? :



G2 Brake Caliper Paint System Set G2 Brake Caliper Paint System Set

Code: G2
Price: $46.99

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I'd be worried it would come out looking like a 1997 honda civic a teenager got a hold of.

 

G2 is the standard for caliper paint. Make sure to clear coat if you do. Personally on a vehicle as expensive as the f type I would take it one step further and spend the money to get them power coated. No risk of paint fade or washing it off, just a little pricey

 

I haven't but I may (but not on a new F Type!), and in that case I'd probably be rebuilding the calipers anyway, so they'd be off the car and on the bench.

As with all things like this, the result is going to be dependent on the prep work (degreasing etc).

Its a two part epoxy paint, which means it sets by chemical action, rather than 'drying' so you're going to have to paint all the calipers pretty much at the same time once the paint is mixed which means getting all 4 wheels off at the same time (or figure a way to divide the paint before adding the hardener).

Lastly, while you CAN paint calipers on the car, its probably better to remove them, which gets you into bleeding brakes etc where some people may not want to go, especially on a new car, and especially if you've never done it before.

A better alternative on a car of this caliber might be to pay someone to remove and powder coat them.

 

I had pro do our Maserati for $500. Dealer quoted $900 and turns out same guy did it. Found on line and looks like factory.

 

I did my 2002 XKR years ago with Duplo Caliper paint kit and the look was very professional looking at the beginning, but the calipers back then were pretty porous cast iron, so dirt fills the "pores" and it is nearly impossible to get all the dirt out with removing wheels. Having said that, I believe that the F-type has as does my 2010 XKR smooth covers on top of the calipers which should be very easy to paint and keep clean. They are very smooth and should pose no special problem.

These pictures are of mine soon after they were painted. The Jaguar lettering was bought on line for a few dollars and put on before the clear coat.