Dupli Color Racing Black Satin Brake Caliper Paint Kit
Reviewed in Canada on August 5, 2019 Color Name: Red Verified Purchase Drying longer than a spray, but very smooth shiny and strong result. It's not necessary to cover all around, just local areas. I used only 1/8 of the volume to paint 4 calipers! Great value! Reviewed in Canada on September 25, 2021 Color Name: Blue Verified Purchase I thought I ordered the full aerosol kit, instead I got a little can of paint and a brush. Be careful when you order. The brush kept dropping fibres in the paint, the masking tape was pure junk. Fell apart like it was 100 years old Reviewed in Canada on May 24, 2021 Color Name: Red Verified Purchase Product is great nice paint but could use a few more better brushes in the kit Reviewed in Canada on July 1, 2021 Color Name: Red Verified Purchase Reviewed in Canada on December 29, 2017 Color Name: Silver Verified Purchase Reviewed in Canada on July 9, 2021 Color Name: Red Verified Purchase 4.0 out of 5 stars Very shiny Happy for that Images in this review Reviewed in Canada on May 24, 2021 Color Name: Blue Verified Purchase Reviewed in Canada on July 28, 2021 Color Name: Red Verified Purchase Reviews with images
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5.0 out of 5 stars Skepticism turned to satisfaction. Highly recommend--particularly the Satin Black to downplay rusty brakes in favor of wheels.
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2016
Color Name: Racing Black Satin Verified Purchase
I wasn't totally sure about this product as it seemed like it was going to take a lot of effort and I questioned how well it would actually stick. I was pleasantly surprised (on both fronts) after applying it. For starters, my (10-year-old) calipers and rotors were pretty rusty, which probably worked in my favor--I didn't need to rough them up with sandpaper. I used wire, then nylon brushes (search "TEKTON 7068") to the surfaces I wanted to paint and then blasted them with caliper cleaner. (Tip--buy an extra can or two...they're cheap and 1 isn't quite enough.) The remaining surface was a little rough but completely soaked up the paint. Other reviewers said to put on multiple thin coats but my calipers soaked it up so I went a little heavy. After reading other reviews about the useless brush, I bought a 10-pack of small hogs-hair brushes (search "73290") plus some 1" foam brushes (for a total of maybe 10-bucks) and used one each per wheel. The paint is really gooey and dries on the brush pretty quick, so being able to throw away the brushes after each wheel was a huge help. My goal with this project was to paint the calipers satin black so they'd disappear behind my new wheels. That said, I was surprised when I accomplished my mission after the first coat. If I was painting them red to show off, I definitely would have done more coats to try to get them smoother, but the paint covered amazingly well so there was little to be gained by doing multiple coats. I used a heat gun to cure them--about 15 minutes on each wheel, which didn't fully dry them but helped things along. I also painted the rusty wheel hubs as well as the outside edge of the rotors (basically, any visible part of the rotor that wasn't obviously being touched by the brake pads). I took my time and used zero masking tape, which worked fine thanks to the foam brushes. I can't believe how great everything looks upon completion. The brakes gave off an odor for the first few days afterward--probably because I used it on the rotors and they get pretty hot. Total time (including drying) was probably 4 hours including wheel removal and replacement. There's probably 70% of the paint remaining in the can, which I'll use for touchups whenever I replace brakes. Calipers typically have a rough metal surface from the factory, so if you want a truly smooth finish...you'll need to do multiple coats and plan for drying time in-between. But as inexpensive upgrades go, this one is a huge winner. Suddenly I can't help but notice now how many cars have crappy looking brakes sitting behind nice wheels. Not mine...not anymore.
5.0 out of 5 stars Skepticism turned to satisfaction. Highly recommend--particularly the Satin Black to downplay rusty brakes in favor of wheels.
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2016
I wasn't totally sure about this product as it seemed like it was going to take a lot of effort and I questioned how well it would actually stick. I was pleasantly surprised (on both fronts) after applying it. For starters, my (10-year-old) calipers and rotors were pretty rusty, which probably worked in my favor--I didn't need to rough them up with sandpaper. I used wire, then nylon brushes (search "TEKTON 7068") to the surfaces I wanted to paint and then blasted them with caliper cleaner. (Tip--buy an extra can or two...they're cheap and 1 isn't quite enough.) The remaining surface was a little rough but completely soaked up the paint. Other reviewers said to put on multiple thin coats but my calipers soaked it up so I went a little heavy. After reading other reviews about the useless brush, I bought a 10-pack of small hogs-hair brushes (search "73290") plus some 1" foam brushes (for a total of maybe 10-bucks) and used one each per wheel. The paint is really gooey and dries on the brush pretty quick, so being able to throw away the brushes after each wheel was a huge help. My goal with this project was to paint the calipers satin black so they'd disappear behind my new wheels. That said, I was surprised when I accomplished my mission after the first coat. If I was painting them red to show off, I definitely would have done more coats to try to get them smoother, but the paint covered amazingly well so there was little to be gained by doing multiple coats. I used a heat gun to cure them--about 15 minutes on each wheel, which didn't fully dry them but helped things along. I also painted the rusty wheel hubs as well as the outside edge of the rotors (basically, any visible part of the rotor that wasn't obviously being touched by the brake pads). I took my time and used zero masking tape, which worked fine thanks to the foam brushes. I can't believe how great everything looks upon completion. The brakes gave off an odor for the first few days afterward--probably because I used it on the rotors and they get pretty hot. Total time (including drying) was probably 4 hours including wheel removal and replacement. There's probably 70% of the paint remaining in the can, which I'll use for touchups whenever I replace brakes. Calipers typically have a rough metal surface from the factory, so if you want a truly smooth finish...you'll need to do multiple coats and plan for drying time in-between. But as inexpensive upgrades go, this one is a huge winner. Suddenly I can't help but notice now how many cars have crappy looking brakes sitting behind nice wheels. Not mine...not anymore.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Prep work is the key. Needs more brushes!
Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2021
Color Name: Red Verified Purchase
So I bought the non-spray version of this and I'm pretty happy with the results so far. Wanted to have the red calipers to somewhat match the red Nismo scheme on my Juke. The amount of paint you get is more than enough (I'm pretty sure I used less than half the can on 2 coats). I did a lot of prep work though. Couple of days before starting, I sprayed the wheels and brakes at a car wash using wheel/engine cleaner spray then rinsing at high pressure (did this two days). I also bought some extra brushes and a set of wheel wire cup brushes to use with my drill (so glad I did this). The little brush it came with is useless by itself. You're just not gonna have enough time before the paint on the bristles start to set. I bought two brushes just like the one that came with for the base coat and two 1.5" angled brushes for the second coat (I highly suggest short handled brushes so you'll have room to move even if they're 2"). With the brush on paint, I didn't have to tape anything except guide boots and the bleeder nipple (steady hands). Time will tell.
4.0 out of 5 stars Prep work is the key. Needs more brushes!
Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2021
So I bought the non-spray version of this and I'm pretty happy with the results so far. Wanted to have the red calipers to somewhat match the red Nismo scheme on my Juke. The amount of paint you get is more than enough (I'm pretty sure I used less than half the can on 2 coats). I did a lot of prep work though. Couple of days before starting, I sprayed the wheels and brakes at a car wash using wheel/engine cleaner spray then rinsing at high pressure (did this two days). I also bought some extra brushes and a set of wheel wire cup brushes to use with my drill (so glad I did this). The little brush it came with is useless by itself. You're just not gonna have enough time before the paint on the bristles start to set. I bought two brushes just like the one that came with for the base coat and two 1.5" angled brushes for the second coat (I highly suggest short handled brushes so you'll have room to move even if they're 2"). With the brush on paint, I didn't have to tape anything except guide boots and the bleeder nipple (steady hands). Time will tell.
5.0 out of 5 stars Very happy, and sharp looking results!
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2015
Color Name: Red Verified Purchase
I painted my calipers and rotors last August and wanted to give it the winter to see how it held up before I wrote the review. I'm completely happy with this product. First thing...prep, Prep, PREP! Any paint work is only going to be as good as your prep. Like building a house, if the foundation isn't solid, the rest doesn't matter! Now, I did this on a brand new truck, but I still degreased with brake cleaner, wire brushed, sanded, degreased, and wiped clean. If you have older calipers that have rust on them, you need to get it off if you expect this to last. Painting over a poorly prepped caliper that still has rust, dirt, grease, and/or grime isn't going to last, and it's not the products fault. The only thing I would do differently is when I do my wife's vehicle I will remove the calipers from the rotor and remove the brake pads. I don't intend to do all of that masking work again. If you do it properly, it is VERY time consuming. Put the entire vehicle on jack stands, do all your prep, and paint all 4 at the same time. By the time you get the 4th finished, it will be time to do the next coat on the 1st, and so on. Read and follow the directions on application regarding humidity and application and curing times and it will look great! I also painted the visible surface of my rotors Dupli-Color Black Satin because to me, a rusty rotor takes away from a nice looking caliper. I only painted what would be visible on the rotor. DO NOT paint the rotor (hub) face where the wheel contacts the rotor, unless you want wheel balance issues when you put the wheels back on. Even the *slightest* amount of paint between the wheel and rotor hub face will cause vibration. I don't know that this paint is actually rated for the rotor as it gets much hotter than the caliper, but I have had no problems with it. I did give it plenty of time to cure. Make sure it isn't the slightest bit tacky to the touch before driving. I then drove it a couple of miles throughout the neighborhood to heat them up. When I got back they were plenty hot and almost had a tacky feel. I let them cool and sit another day, and did the same thing the next day. It felt much better this time. I let it sit the rest of the day and the next day started driving it normally and have had no issues with it. I have driven and washed my truck normally at the car wash without any problems. I use the car wash sprayer and haven't damaged the caliper or rotor paint. I wash them normally though, I don't put the sprayer right next to the caliper. I would *definitely* recommend spending a little money and buying quality paint brushes. This paint is very thick and will pull the bristles of the supplied brush onto your paint surface. I had already anticipated this from other reviews and bought a little better quality brush from the craft store, but I was being cheap and bought lower to middle ground brush....the time I spent picking bristles out of my work was not worth the money I saved. Next time I will spend the money on a brush that can take the thick paint.
5.0 out of 5 stars Very happy, and sharp looking results!
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2015
I painted my calipers and rotors last August and wanted to give it the winter to see how it held up before I wrote the review. I'm completely happy with this product. First thing...prep, Prep, PREP! Any paint work is only going to be as good as your prep. Like building a house, if the foundation isn't solid, the rest doesn't matter! Now, I did this on a brand new truck, but I still degreased with brake cleaner, wire brushed, sanded, degreased, and wiped clean. If you have older calipers that have rust on them, you need to get it off if you expect this to last. Painting over a poorly prepped caliper that still has rust, dirt, grease, and/or grime isn't going to last, and it's not the products fault. The only thing I would do differently is when I do my wife's vehicle I will remove the calipers from the rotor and remove the brake pads. I don't intend to do all of that masking work again. If you do it properly, it is VERY time consuming. Put the entire vehicle on jack stands, do all your prep, and paint all 4 at the same time. By the time you get the 4th finished, it will be time to do the next coat on the 1st, and so on. Read and follow the directions on application regarding humidity and application and curing times and it will look great! I also painted the visible surface of my rotors Dupli-Color Black Satin because to me, a rusty rotor takes away from a nice looking caliper. I only painted what would be visible on the rotor. DO NOT paint the rotor (hub) face where the wheel contacts the rotor, unless you want wheel balance issues when you put the wheels back on. Even the *slightest* amount of paint between the wheel and rotor hub face will cause vibration. I don't know that this paint is actually rated for the rotor as it gets much hotter than the caliper, but I have had no problems with it. I did give it plenty of time to cure. Make sure it isn't the slightest bit tacky to the touch before driving. I then drove it a couple of miles throughout the neighborhood to heat them up. When I got back they were plenty hot and almost had a tacky feel. I let them cool and sit another day, and did the same thing the next day. It felt much better this time. I let it sit the rest of the day and the next day started driving it normally and have had no issues with it. I have driven and washed my truck normally at the car wash without any problems. I use the car wash sprayer and haven't damaged the caliper or rotor paint. I wash them normally though, I don't put the sprayer right next to the caliper. I would *definitely* recommend spending a little money and buying quality paint brushes. This paint is very thick and will pull the bristles of the supplied brush onto your paint surface. I had already anticipated this from other reviews and bought a little better quality brush from the craft store, but I was being cheap and bought lower to middle ground brush....the time I spent picking bristles out of my work was not worth the money I saved. Next time I will spend the money on a brush that can take the thick paint.
3.0 out of 5 stars Fortunately I had a similar high quality brush of similar ...
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2016
Color Name: Silver Verified Purchase
Applied the Dupli-color silver caliper paint about 90 days ago so holding up well which is primary reason for painting as my 2011 Infiniti was starting to show some powder surface rust areas on the calipers. My major complaint is the brush they provided in the kit. From the very first stroke the brush started to leave brush hairs in the paint which I picked off. Fortunately I had a similar high quality brush of similar size that worked well to complete the job, so if you are going to buy this kit, go buy a good brush before you start or you will be sorry. I did follow instructions and made sure the brake areas to be painted were clean so adherence seems to be good. Lastly, I was hoping the silver color would more closely match the metallic color of my cast wheels but it is has a more Aluminum color, good but not great. If they added just a slight amount of gold pigment it would probably be just right. So will see in the spring how the winter affects the result with all the salt, ice and snow and report back next spring.
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent - Really Dresses Up Calipers
Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2017
Color Name: Red Verified Purchase
Of course this isn't as pristine as a professional aftermarket Caliper in the colors but this stuff really dresses up the Calipers and passes the basic eye test. If you are driving a German or high dollar performance vehicle you might think it's a joke, but no Complaints from me for my application on an older model Ford. As other reviewers said there is way more paint than you need and I did buy a brush because if so many negative comments but I really don't think you need to...the supplied brush should do the job. This stuff goes on thick. The first photo below is almost 2 months after applying so it appears to hold up well so far. I applied 2 coats and waited a couple days before driving it just to be sure it was fully cured. For the price and what you get I highly recommend it...comes with absolutely everything you need except a wire brush to clean rust and debris off before spraying the brake cleaner on that comes with the kit to prep for painting.
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent - Really Dresses Up Calipers
Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2017
Of course this isn't as pristine as a professional aftermarket Caliper in the colors but this stuff really dresses up the Calipers and passes the basic eye test. If you are driving a German or high dollar performance vehicle you might think it's a joke, but no Complaints from me for my application on an older model Ford. As other reviewers said there is way more paint than you need and I did buy a brush because if so many negative comments but I really don't think you need to...the supplied brush should do the job. This stuff goes on thick. The first photo below is almost 2 months after applying so it appears to hold up well so far. I applied 2 coats and waited a couple days before driving it just to be sure it was fully cured. For the price and what you get I highly recommend it...comes with absolutely everything you need except a wire brush to clean rust and debris off before spraying the brake cleaner on that comes with the kit to prep for painting.
Dupli Color Racing Black Satin Brake Caliper Paint Kit
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