VHT Flameproof Coatings are a matte finish, ceramic base silicone designed specifically for automotive headers and exhaust systems. Specially formulated to withstand corrosion, rust, salt spray solvents and additives in today’s petrol blends and degreasers. VHT Engine Enamels have excellent durability and superior heat (287✬) and solvent resistance. If the substrate gives way, the topcoat will follow.Īlways follow the instructions on the back of the VHT can.īefore you start painting please read “Applying VHT Spray Paint.”Įxhaust Manifold, Catalytic Converter and Headers The topcoat is only as good as the base coat or condition of the metal. Wipe down the surface with grease and wax remover then prep with either Shellite or brake cleaner. If the old paint is intact, remove any dirt, rust, grease, loose paint, etc and lightly sand to a dull finish. For maximum adhesion and colour consistency we recommend applying VHT Engine Primer (SP148). Wipe down the surface to be painted with grease and wax remover and prep with either Shellite or brake cleaner. To obtain the best results we recommend the parts be stripped clean of any old paint or primer. We are frequently asked if VHT Engine Enamels can be painted over a primer or other old paint on the engine. Helping you choose and apply the right paint for:Ī finish coat is only as good as the surface it is coating. These products set the standard for durability, rust and corrosion control, extreme weather protection, chemical resistance and high temperature tolerance. Paints, ceramic coatings, dyes and chemical products for automotive, hardware and household applications. Some two-part epoxy paints the are applied with a brush work great and lasts a long time.The Ultimate in High Temp Performance Coatings Brake calipers can get hotter than the engine, so the right paint is critical. This contamination can stick around long after the rotors looks like it is nice and shiny.ĭO use the right products. Paint contains components that can contaminate the brake pad and change the friction levels. Shiny abutment clips, shims and anti-rattle clips will add some extra bling.ĭON’T paint the areas of the rotor/disc that make contact with the pads. Avoid any surfaces that come in contact with the pad.ĭO replace the hardware after painting the caliper. Paint on some surfaces can cause the caliper to seize. Remove the hardware and pads so they are not covered in paint.ĭON’T paint the entire caliper on the car. A brightly colored caliper can be a visual distraction and make the wheels look cheap.ĭO remove the caliper from the vehicle or at least remove on caliper guide pin bolt and swing it up or down.
Go with black, it will make your wheels look better.
Here are a few tips if you are planning to paint your calipersĭO paint the caliper if it is a is a performance caliper with opposing pistons.ĭON’T paint the caliper a bright color if it is single piston caliper mounted on a tiny rotor. When the paint companies saw this they encouraged the trend by making caliper specific paint. A little over kill… I’m Loving It! Not really, this is more distracting than a happy meal to a three year old.ĭIY caliper painting took off in the 1990s when somebody decided to try high-temperature engine paint on their calipers.
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