POR-15 Red Caliper Paint - 8 fl. Oz.- Superior Heat Resistant Coating - High Temperature Brake Caliper Paint

I recently ordered some powdercoatedcalipers for the front and rear of my son's BMW Z3. The fronts came quickly but we waited several for months for the rears to come back into stock before we gave up and cancelled the order.That left us with buying plain calipers and looking around for a shop to powdercoat them. The prices we got were insane, so I thought of painting them. To my surprise, POR15 has high temp caliper paint. I have used other POR15 products for 20 years and always had excellent results, so I purchased this and gave it a try.I didn't use their marine clean or metal ready prep, just disassembled the calipers, washed and scrubbed with brake cleaner, and painted. After applying 3 thin coats and one thick finish coat, I ended up with calipers that look almost spot on to the powdercoated appearance (in photo, the larger top 2 are powdercoated and smaller bottom 2 are POR15 painted.It had great adhesion, produced a bright, shiny finish that is super hard. I'm certain the performance and durability of this product will match the other products like chassis black and top coat that I have used from them in the past. Super pleased with the results.

Just got done painting my calipers on my 24 Chevy Trax RS and I’m very pleased with the results. Paint takes a while to fully cure/harden up but once it does the finish looks amazing. Has a good shine to the finish once dried. I can’t speak of longevity yet, but it seems to bond very well and thick.

5.5 years later, the paint still looked great. I sold the car so no more updates:) good luck with your mods.4 year update: paint still looks great. Held exceptionally well, even when brake dust is washed off using dedicated caustic wheel cleaner.Update: 2.5 years later (Last 2 pics) the paint is still holding well and the calipers wash off easily and look great!Original review:I was pressed for time so I did not properly prep or paint my calipers. Yet the results were outstanding!I had to place the car on a stand, one wheel at a time, and work on it late at night. That, by itself, rendered the epoxy systems unusable for my situation.List of materials/tools:1. Brake cleaner2. Wire brushes (small and large)3. Masking tape4. Small knife5. Tweezers6. ½ inch brush7. Foam brush (didn’t like the way it worked)I used a wire brush to remove the light rust off the calipers and then used brake cleaner to wash off the rust and brake dust. I have NOT used “degreasers”, metal preps, rust reformers or anything else. Through trial and error, in my case, I found out that the paint worked best when brushed “thick”. Brushed on, just short of “dripping”, it self-leveled and covered amazingly. Brush marks disappeared almost immediately. The paint stuck to the metal perfectly and was very easy to spread accurately so it does not cover pins, rubber seals and moving parts.On the first caliper I tried to use the foam brush as per other reviews. It did not work well in my case. I did two coats of paint quickly, after cheating and using a heat gun on the first coat to shorten the cure time. The second coat looked “OK” but not as good as the rest of the calipers. With the rest, I totally skipped the second coat. I laid one thick coat and waited for about 8 hours before I installed the anti-rattle spring (which I also painted). The calipers turned out great, considering the lack of proper prep and the rushed painting. The coating is uniformly thick and shiny. I will keep an eye on it for durability. I have over 90% of the can left so if results don’t last I will do a better job next time.Update 1: about two months later the paint is still looking and holding great. Calipers are staying mostly clean and are also very easy to wash. That is amazing, cosnidering that BMWs are notorious for black, dusty wheels and calipers!Update2: 9 months later all calipers and rattle springs look like when they were just painted. What a great product! The close up caliper pictures were made and added to this review 7 months after the calipers were painted. I kept taking pics from time to time to negate the possible placebo effect and have objective materials for comparison.Update 3: the pictures with red circles/arrow over the can were taken more than a year after innitial painting. Some of the chips in paint were from me mounting a bmw wheel-no studs:(The paint held exeptionally well and a quick cleaning and touch up (5 min per wheel) brought it back to perfect shape. The left over paint in the can almost did not need any mixing-it is still abs flawless black that covers, and sticks perfectly.Good luck with your mods and if you found this review helpful please click "helpful" so others don't waste time reading and make the right decision like you and I did.

POR-15 High Temperature Brake Caliper Paint is nothing short of spectacular! I recently used this heat-resistant coating in black to give my vehicle's brake calipers a much-needed makeover, and the results were truly impressive.First and foremost, the product's heat resistance is outstanding. Even under extreme braking conditions, this paint held up flawlessly, without any signs of discoloration or peeling. This not only enhanced the aesthetics of my car but also contributed to a safer and more efficient braking system.The application process was a breeze. The 8 fluid ounces provided ample coverage, and the paint went on smoothly without any streaks or clumps. The finish was rich and deep, giving my brake calipers a sleek and professional appearance that truly transformed the overall look of my vehicle.Durability is another highlight of this product. It has been several months since I applied the POR-15 Caliper Paint, and it still looks as fresh as the day I put it on. It has proven itself in all weather conditions, from scorching summer heat to freezing winter temperatures.Furthermore, the black color is sharp and glossy, adding a touch of sophistication to the calipers. It beautifully complements the overall aesthetics of my car, making it stand out from the crowd.In conclusion, POR-15 High Temperature Brake Caliper Paint is a top-notch product that combines impressive heat resistance, ease of application, and long-lasting durability. If you want to elevate the appearance of your vehicle while ensuring the longevity of your brake calipers, this product is an absolute must-have. I wholeheartedly recommend it to any automotive enthusiast looking to take their vehicle's style and safety to the next level.