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I get quite a few e-mails asking various questions about the preparation and procedures involved in painting brake calipers. Literally everything from “What is the optimal temperature to apply your product?” to “What color should I use on my 1981 Camaro?”. I make it a point to answer each e-mail as promptly and thoroughly as I possibly can, because believe me I appreciate every one.

However I was thinking that other readers would benefit from the answers as well. You know how it is… Sometimes you really want to know something, but you are afraid to ask… Mostly because you don’t want to look foolish. So today I thought I would answer the top 5 questions I have received since this blog’s inception:

1. Can you mix the paint in batches?

   This question is far and away the most asked question, and unfortunately the answer is yes and no… Let me explain. When you receive your brake caliper paint kit, the amounts are pre-measured. In other words if you pour the entire jar of reactor into the caliper paint can and stir (As is recommended.) you have the optimal amounts of both parts to achieve the high-gloss self-leveling finish that you have come to expect from our brake caliper paint. Make no mistake… This is how our brake caliper paint was meant to be used. So no… You shouldn’t mix our product in batches.

   However being that there is a 4-6 hr. working time with our brake caliper paint once the reactor is added to the paint, the question usually arises from those who don’t own and or don’t want to invest in a good set of jack stands. The logic being, if they mix half of the reactor with half of the brake caliper paint they can jack one side of the car up and do the calipers, allow them to cure, and then repeat the process on the other side with the other half of the reactor and brake caliper paint. Sounds great in theory… However it doesn’t work out that well in practice.

   As stated earlier, when you receive your brake caliper paint kit, the amounts are pre-measured. So in order to achieve the high-gloss self-leveling finish that you have come to expect from our brake caliper paint you would need to split these amounts in half perfectly… This is easier than it sounds. It’s definitely not something you can eyeball, it needs to be done by weight, and you’ll need a jeweler’s scale that’s accurate. Otherwise the formula may be skewed and the finish will be adversely affected. So yes… You can mix our brake caliper paint in batches, however it is recommended not to. It’s much easier to simply invest in a good set of jack stands, and make sure all of your prep work ie. cleaning the calipers, applying masking tape, etc. is done before mixing the reactor in with the paint.

2. Can I save left over paint, and use it again tomorrow?

   This question actually goes hand in hand with the question above. Again based on the fact that there is a 4-6 hr. working time with our brake caliper paint once the reactor is added to the paint, the question usually arises from those who don’t own and or don’t want to invest in a good set of jack stands. However instead of mixing in batches, some people attempt to store half of the pre-mixed brake caliper paint and reactor in an air tight container for use at a later time and or date. This absolutely does not work!

   Storing the pre-mixed brake caliper paint and reactor in an air tight container does not retard the hardening process. If you attempt this, rest assured when you come back the next day to paint the other side you wil have a very bright, very hard hockey puck.

   Again… It’s much easier to simply invest in a good set of jack stands, and make sure all of your prep work ie. cleaning the calipers, applying masking tape, etc. is done before mixing the reactor in with the paint.

3. Is the date on the back of my kit an expiration date?

   No. The date on the back of your brake caliper paint kit is not an expiration date, it is actually the born on date. Your brake caliper paint kit is good for 18 months from the born on date. In other words if your brake caliper paint kit is marked as JAN 07 on the back, that kit would be viable until JUN 08, and maybe longer. There is no expiration date on the paint itself, it doesn’t ever really go bad. The expiration date refers to the reactor which may harden. If you have a brake caliper paint kit that has expired but the reactor is still in a liquid state it is actually still a usable kit.

   Some of you may remember that our brake caliper paint had a shelf life of 6 months. The shelf life has been extended from 6 months to 18 months based on an improved vaccum seal cap which is now being used on the reactor which has greatly increased the viability period of the reactor, thereby increasing the shelf life of the product.

4. Can you custom match colors?

   We can, and will custom match any color. You would need to supply a sample of the color you would like matched, and there is a minimum purchase requirement of 8 kits per color (prices vary based on raw materials required for your color). So… for example let’s say you wanted to paint your brake calipers aquamarine to match the custom graphics on your ride. You would need to let us know you are interested in a custom color. You will be advised on where to send our sample. Once the sample is received we will have it analyzed and a formula for that color will be developed, as well as a price per kit based on the raw materials needed. Samples will be supplied to you for approval, and if all is well your custom order will go into production.

   If you are interested in a custom color, shoot me an e-mail at billh@g2usa.com or call me toll free at (877) 388-3901, and I’ll be glad to help you.

5. What is the difference between your brake caliper paint and your engine paint?There is absolutely no difference in formula. The only difference between kits is volume. The engine paint kit contains more paint and therefore more reactor than the brake caliper paint kit. Other than that it is the exact same formula, same gloss, same self-leveling qualities and same heat resistance.

I hope you find these answers helpful. If there is a question or concern that you may have that I haven’t addressed here please feel free to shoot me an e-mail at billh@g2usa.com or call me toll free at (877) 388-3901, and I’ll be glad to answer it if I can.

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