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G2 caliper paint5/16/2023 ![]() Any closer and you get runs, any farther away and your just filling the atmosphere with paint due to the force and spray pattern of the Preval sprayer.Īfter completion of my second attempt I was satisfied with the results. Preval and G2 say to spray from 6 to 8 inches.I'd say closer to 6 inches with a light coat is ideal. After experiencing significant runs on the first attempt, I stuck with numerous light coats. I made sure to use the filter tip on the suction tube included with the Preval sprayer (the first smaller container I used did not have a filter on the pickup tube). I mixed the remaining paint and made a second attempt. I decided to try again, and after curing the calipers in the oven, I wet sanded the imperfections and roughed up the surface. After the first two ounces of paint 1 caliper was covered in uneven splatters, and both calipers needed more paint for total coverage (I am painting the entire caliper, not just the visible areas). The Preval sprayer has a tendency to launch large paint splatters on the surface if tilted at an angle greater then 20 degrees, and the G2 paint runs like crazy if sprayed too close. The first attempt at spraying proved problematic. G2 states that 4 ounces of paint is enough for 4 calipers or two calipers and two drums. I measured approximately 50% of each with a syringe so I could save some paint for the rear calipers when I got around to spraying them. The G2 paint system provides 3.5 ounces of paint and. I had planned on painting the front and rear calipers silver, but due to the Brembos already being off the car I was going to spray them first and then the rear calipers later. I cleaned the calipers with brake clean (they are brand new, so no difficulty there), and hit them with a solvent prep-wipe before spraying. I removed the crossover tubs and taped the holes, the taped off the bleeder nipples and piston area. G2 recommends that their metallic colors be sprayed on for best results, and they recommend the use of a Preval spray system.įor prep I sanded imperfections on the caliper smooth with 100 and 300 grit sanding blocks, then roughed up the entire finish with a red scotchbrite pad. G2 is a two part epoxy paint that is tough, doesn't require a clear coat, and can be brushed on. Decided on silver to match my Ingot Silver GT, as I wanted something to contrast with my black wheels but not be too flashy. The standard flat black finish didn't do it for me, so I went about changing the color.
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