Using 2K Base Coat on Calipers

[DannyG]

I just bought a KORE3 Z51 BBK and want to color match the calipers to my car's paint. I know that a standard 2K paint will essentially bubble up and melt off after a few good heat cycles so that isn't an option...

However, I'm wondering, does anyone know if using a high temp primer followed by the 2K base coat then finished with a high temp clear would work? Has anyone done this? Humor me if this is a stupid question - I'm not a pro in this area by any stretch of the imagination.

Thanks, in advance!

[66fury]

if the color your matching is not a custom mix,you should be able to get powder in your color or very close to it.

[DannyG]

Thanks for the reply! Actually found a company that makes custom color matched high temp paint, so I think I'm going to go that route - http://www.g2usa.com/

[Woodrow]

I'm not so sure about this high temp paint issue. I researched a lot when I wanted to paint my motorcycle engine. I eventually found somewhere where they just used an ordinary single stage paint. I figured I would give it a try. I painted the engine with a single stage Dupont paint and although I haven't driven the bike a lot, I did take it on a 6 hour run and back another 6, so definitely the engine was up to temperature for an extended period.

Till now, no problems at all. I used an epoxy primer, then the single stage.

Woodrow

[Sales@Dutchboys]

When we paint Calipers at the shop we like to sand and prep VERY well, Then use a epoxy for a sealer then use a good single stage product for best durability. Not only for the heat but also for resistance to brake fluid.

I have also used a base/flat clear on a set and it held up good as well. Not as good to brake fluid but handled the heat fine. I think the most important thing is your prep work and using a good epoxy primer.

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by DutchBoys

When we paint Calipers at the shop we like to sand and prep VERY well, Then use a epoxy for a sealer then use a good single stage product for best durability. Not only for the heat but also for resistance to brake fluid.

I have also used a base/flat clear on a set and it held up good as well. Not as good to brake fluid but handled the heat fine. I think the most important thing is your prep work and using a good epoxy primer.

Paul --- Are you using something like PPG DCC Acyrilic Urethane?? Or similar?? Is is the urethane that makes it brake fluid resistant? Or are you using a different type single stage?

[elitecustombody]

I've done brake calipers in base/clear for years with no issues