Mustang Torch Red Brake Caliper paint from G2?
April 22nd, 2008 by Bill - G2I got a call from Steve Timm about 2 weeks ago. Steve is an active member of Team Shelby out of Simi Valley California with a Torch Red GT500 that any Mustang enthusiast would give his right arm to own. Steve had the 23rd Annual Fabulous Ford Car Show at Knott’s Berry Farms coming up on Sunday, April 20, 2008 and he had a request…
Our standard red G2 high temperature brake caliper paint was darker than the factory Ford Torch Red finish on Steve’s GT500. He really wanted to paint his calipers before the show, however he wanted to be sure the color match was perfect. Being a Mustang enthusiast myself I completely understood his desire, and I wanted to help him out.
Within a few days, thanks to Steve, I had a sample in my hands, and a mission on my mind. I needed to get him a sample of Mustang Torch Red Brake Caliper paint in time for him to get it applied before the show on April 20th.
After a few days of nail biting and a torrent of encouraging, then demanding, then begging and pleading phone calls between my office and the lab I had finally gotten a good sample, I crossed my fingers and held it up to the control and well… Judge the results for yourself below…
Steve applied the paint with a Preval Portable Sprayer available here.
Once the paint had cured Steve applied Brembo decals.
The front brakes really pop with what appears to be a factory finish!
The matching rear brakes look awesome as well!
A wider shot gives you an overall sense of how the car looks on the street.
And this shot left us breathless… And jealous!
Overall we think it turned out fantastic! In fact we are so pleased with the color we are considering adding it permanently to our line of Limited Edition Mustang Brake Caliper Paint Colors. Let me know what you think… Would you be interested in a Mustang Torch Red Brake Caliper Paint from G2?
As always if you have any questions or comments I’m always here to answer them, and I would love to see your results…You can submit installation pics to G2 here to be featured…
So…
What are you waiting for??? Go paint your calipers already!
Posted in Applications, Brake Caliper Paint Kit | 
April 25th, 2008 at 10:01 am
I’m very interested in getting my hands on that torch red caliper paint! Are you going to make it available?
thanks
brenton
April 25th, 2008 at 10:16 am
Hi Brenton,
Thanks for stopping by. You can purchase a Torch Red Kit from http://wheelskin.com/, they don’t currently have it up on their site but if you call them toll free at 1-888-482-2279 they can facilitate a sale for you.
If you need anything else please let me know.
April 27th, 2008 at 7:33 pm
Hey I’m definetly interested since I hav a Torch red stang. The only thing is I painted mine about a year and a half ago with the other red thats a little bit darker and its a lil off so I was looking to get this perfect match but will it be possible to put another coat over the old paint or can I remove it?
Thanks,
Sam
April 28th, 2008 at 7:11 am
Hi Sam,
Removal of the previous coat isn’t necessary. Simply hit the surface with some light to medium-light grit sandpaper and then prep it as normal.
Being an epoxy, our paint has great tooth and will adhere to almost any surface.
If you have any other questions please don’t hesitate to ask!
May 1st, 2008 at 11:09 pm
Hey
Awesome!!
Thanks so much for the response…looks like I will be purchasing another kit soon!
May 2nd, 2008 at 7:07 am
I’m glad I could help! Let me know if you need anything else.