I wanted to share with the members my recently re-painted brake calipers on my 2001 Jaguar XKR Coupe. I used Dupli-Color Brake Caliper Paint kit in the silver color to paint the calipers. I especially like the bright sheen the paint has versus the flat original metal color. I used the silver color to match the Platinum color of the car and not to draw too much attention to the wheels. I am very pleased with the new appearance. Note the picture comparison below.

 

That's a nice look.
Classy.

 

good project, but the pics are very tiny...can't see your hard work very well.

 

Yeah I know, try these links to Photobucket to view larger.

http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/a.../DSC03458a.jpg
http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/a.../DSCN3978a.jpg

 

Did you pull the callipers to do this or just pull the wheels and mask? I've thought about doing this myself.

 

Just pulled the wheels, mask the area and cleaned the caliper before painting. Just make sure the paint is a ceramic type for calipers to withstand the temp. You will really like the look!

 

Hey? How did you end up with cromed double 5's?

 

The previous owner had them done in CA. Original painted rims were exchanged for the chromed ones. Purchased from Flips Tire Center in Simi Valley for $627.85 on 11/11/04. I called them on 7/09 and on that date they had rears in stock at the plater.
Flips Tire Center - Chrome Rims. Original painted rims were exchanged for the chrome rims now on car. Called 7/9/09 and they had the rears in stock at the plater.

 

Verrry nice. I'm envious.

 

I have 2002 XKR.... I was looking to upgrade the brake system.. ($15,000.00 + for drill rotor and Brembo kits)

I think, factory brake works great... but, it does not look good for performance car "R"
and I don't want to spent $15,000 for just for the "looks"

and painting the brake calipers... looks cheap for Jag XKR.

I found the brake caliper cover on ebay for ($200+) and it looks great on it.

I was worry about.... it looks fake, but no one... even "car guys"...look at my wheels and tell me... my "Brembo caliper" looks good on my car.... (I don't say.. it real or not... I just say " thanks")

You can paint the caliper... or buying brake caliper cover is other choice (be sure to buy the expensive one)

you guy can look at my photo albums... I will post "close shot on my wheels" later.

 

Hi John,
Good job, that's a big improvement! I looked in your Album and saw the cool pics of "The Twins". If you REALLY want to see twins, we'll have to put your 2001 Platinum XKR Coupe next to my 2000 Platinum XKR Coupe, we'll be seeing double!
Regards,
Brian

 

dupli-color is a good product. I used their metalic silver,and clear wheel paint last weekend to repair my curb rash wheels (see my post in Wheels & tires "trim rings")
alfred

 

I would love to put classy "Brembo type" caliper covers on my 2006 XJ-8 but can't find ones that are designed for the car. Did your set have attachment clips of some kind, or did you have to use blobs of silicone glue like the cheap ones?
Any pics?

 

I would love to put classy "Brembo type" caliper covers on my 2006 XJ-8 but can't find ones that are designed for the car. Did your set have attachment clips of some kind, or did you have to use blobs of silicone glue like the cheap ones?
Thanks.

 

Dupli-color Caliper paint kits are great for the DIY guys.They are easy to use with minimun prep and tape work since you use a brush.I did my first try with silver which give a nice finish look over the flat metal of the original caliper.Then less then two years later I decided to repaint them red and I am happy with the look,they are the real Jaguar calipers that are red.I looked at it this way,there are red Jags,Silver Jags,Black Jags some with Black Interiors other that are oatmeal etc.and I now have red Calipers and am pleased with the finished product.Someday I may repaint them again,who know what color I will go with,but this kit is easy to use and at a reasonable price.


"If I agreed with you,we'd both be wrong"

 

Razorxl,
I'm new here and just finding my way around.
I don't want to hijack the thread but would like to ask you about the caliper covers you got. I have a 2006 XJ-8 and would like red "Brembo like " caliper covers. The cheap ones have to be glued on with silicone. Did yours have proper attachment clips? I can't find a Jag specific set. Help please?
Will

 

I am having trouble getting back on to the correct thread! Sorry.
Will

 

I did not glued the cover... I just drill two screw to hold the cover. Since, cover is light weight.. it's easy to screw on it. And it will make much easier to take it off for break service.