G2 Custom Color Match Brake Caliper Paint

So you want to purchase a G2 Custom Color Match Brake Caliper Paint, but you know the only way to accurately match a color is with the make, model, year and color code, you want to supply all four pieces of information (make, model, year and color code) in order for us to accurately match your color. Make, model and year are no problem, the thing is you can’t find your color code…

Maybe I can help you out.

The good news is, on most vehicles locating the color code is easy. However, some manufacturers place the code in odd places and you may have to check several locations. Remember… You are looking for a plate, sticker, decal or stamping on the body somewhere.

Below you will find some helpful starting points for finding the color code on different vehicles:

• Acura/Honda –> Color id plate generally on the drivers door jamb.
• Audi –> Hidden around the spare tire on a paper tag and can often be loose or folded over
• BMW –> Usually underneath the hood by the strut towers.
• Ford –> Always on the drivers door jamb, but often they will have the color code above where it says “Exterior Paint Code”.
• GM –> GM has a fairly confusing code system. Often there will be a BC CC before the color code. This stands for Basecoat/Clearcoat. The U in the paint code means the Upper Color and the L means the Lower Color. Don’t get confused by the BC CC and the U and L, they are not actually a part of your color code.
• Hyundai –> Usually on the drivers door jamb.
• Infiniti –> Always on the drivers door jamb.
• Jaguar –> Usually on the drivers door jamb, but in older models, it can be under the hood, trunk, etc.
• Kia –> Usually on the drivers door jamb, but in older models, it can be under the hood, trunk, etc.
• Land Rover –> Usually on the drivers door jamb or under the hood.
• Lexus –> Has the color code on the drivers door jamb
• Mazda –> On the drivers door jamb, but in older models, it can be under the hood, trunk, etc.
• Mercedes –> Located by the radiator.
• Mitsubishi –> Under the hood or the drivers door jamb.
• Nissan –> Always on the drivers door jamb.
• Porsche –> Usually around the spare tire, but it can also be on the drivers door jamb, under the hood, trunk, etc.
• Subaru –> Usually underneath the hood by the strut towers.
• Saab –> Usually on the drivers door jamb.
• Toyota –> Has the color code on the drivers door jamb.
• Volkswagen –> Hidden around the spare tire on a paper tag and can often be loose or folded over.
• Volvo –> Usually underneath the hood towards either side.

What are you waiting for??? Request your custom color already! If you have any questions, as always I value your feedback, you can contact me via e-mail at billh@g2usa.com, or if you prefer to call me, I am here to answer your questions Monday through Friday 9 AM/CST – 5 PM/CST at 1-847-388-3901!

G2 Brake Caliper Paint System Set

I get asked this question quite a bit, and I can assure you that the answer is…

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 G2 High Temperature Brake Caliper Paint System Set is good for 18 months from the born on date.

In other words if your brake caliper paint kit is marked as JAN 10 on the back, that kit would be viable until JUN 11, 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.

G2 Paint Reactor

Some of you may remember that the G2 High Temperature Brake Caliper Paint System Set 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!

So rest assured, your G2 High Temperature Brake Caliper Paint System Set or G2 High Temperature Engine Paint System Set is good for approximately 18 months from the born on date located on the back of the box. Beyond 18 months the reactor begins to harden in the jar, once this happens the kit itself is no longer viable.

If your reactor has hardened in the jar you still may not have to purchase a new kit. If the kit is less than 3 years old you can simply purchase a replacement reactor!

For our G2 High Temperature Brake Caliper Paint System Sets you’ll need a:

1/2 Oz. G2 Brake Caliper Paint System Replacement Reactor

For our G2 High Temperature Engine Paint System Sets you’ll need a:

3/4 Oz. G2 Engine Paint System Replacement Reactor

If your kit is 3 years old or older it is recommended that you replace the entire kit.

What are you waiting for??? Go paint your calipers already! If you have any questions, as always I value your feedback, you can contact me via e-mail at billh@g2usa.com, or if you prefer to call me, I am here to answer your questions Monday through Friday 9 AM/CST – 5 PM/CST at 1-847-388-3901!

I get asked this question quite often, and I’m happy to say the answer is a resounding…

Yes!!!

Sandpaper in various grits

The painting process is really not all that different than a standard application… In fact, the prep work for applying the G2 High Temperature Brake Caliper Paint System Set is basically the same for all applications, however if your calipers have already been painted once before you will need to hit the area to be painted with some fine to medium grit sandpaper or scotch brite in order to rough up the area and give it some extra tooth. Remember… Your aim here is not to remove the previous coating, it’s just to rough it up a bit to be sure the new coating will properly adhere.

Once this is done you can apply the paint as normal by following the steps below.

Scrub the calipers or drum with a Scotch-Brite pad or scrub sponge and a bucket of water to clean as much brake dust, rust and dirt off as possible. Detergent isn’t necessary as you’re really just trying to remove the loose particles at this point. Allow the surface to air dry then apply the brake cleaner to break up the tougher brake dust and rust. Alternate spraying the caliper or drum and then brushing it with a wire brush. If necessary go back to the bucket of water and scrub pad to get whatever remaining brake dust you can. Allow the surface to air dry again then spray it one more time with the brake cleaner.

The surface should be ready for the G2 High Temperature Brake Caliper Paint System Set application at this point.

What are you waiting for??? Go paint your calipers already! If you have any questions, as always I value your feedback, you can contact me via e-mail at billh@g2usa.com, or if you prefer to call me, I am here to answer your questions Monday through Friday 9 AM/CST – 5 PM/CST at 1-847-388-3901!

Let’s talk about G2 Brake Caliper Paint people. Specifically let’s talk about how to properly apply G2 Brake Caliper Paint.

So you just received your very own G2 Brake Caliper paint kit and you can’t wait to tear it open and paint your calipers… Right? Well slow down there Sparky… I know you’re excited and you want to paint your brake calipers right now, but we should go over a few things first. Afterall we went through the time and trouble to design a fancy schmancy box to complete the kit, right? So let’s take a look at it.

One of the first things you’re going to notice as you pull your G2 Brake Caliper Paint Kit out of the shipping box is the color pallet on top. Be sure to see that the color box checked corresponds to the color you want… This way you know you received the correct color kit.

With that done let’s move down to the front of the box where you’ll see the official G2 logo along with some of the key benefits of the G2 Brake Caliper Paint kit including:

Are you impressed? I knew that you would be… But wait! We’re not done yet. If you turn the box over to the rear you’ll find application instructions as well as a list of contents contained in your G2 BRAKE Caliper Paint Kit:

At the very bottom you will see a born on date. This is important guys… The date on the bottom of the box is a born on date, it is not an expiration date. The G2 Brake Caliper Paint kit has a shelf life of about 18 months which means the kit is usable up to 18 months from the date marked on the box. Honestly the kit itself is probably usable even after 18 months, because the paint itself isn’t the problem, rather it is the reactor that begins to harden. We recently changed the bottle the reactor is shipped in in order to address this issue. It now has an air tight silicone gasket in the cap which increased the shelf like dramatically… Extending it from about 6 months to about 18 months… And maybe more. The new reactor jar may be difficult to open if it is out of date. DO NOT use channel locks, vises, etc. to open glass jars. If you find the lid is tight, run the jar under hot water for 5 minutes, then open by hand.

So now that we’ve perused the box are we ready to paint our calipers? Are we??? No!

First we have to read all instructions prior to applying! I’m serious… Read them!

Directions

Preparation

1. Remove all four wheels from the vehicle. This product was developed for easy DIY application so removal of calipers and/or drums will not be necessary; however, if you intend to paint inside the calipers, the brake pads may have to be removed before continuing.
2. Clean surfaces to be painted of grease, dirt, oil and any fluids with the enclosed Brake Cleaner Spray. Use no degreasers! Spray should be applied liberally and allowed to air dry. Please read and follow specific instructions and cautions on can. Use a steel brush to loosen any rust and wipe away with a clean, lint free cloth.
3. Masking of the area to be painted is recommended. Cover all rubber parts and the brake bleeder screw.
4. Do not paint the mating surfaces where the road wheels attach to the brake drums. The wheel’s mounting hub diameter should be measured and masked off on the brake drum prior to painting.

Application

1. Mix the entire jar of PaintSystem Reactor into the can of Brake Caliper Paint and mix it thoroughly with the enclosed stir stick. (this is why the paint can is not full, we intentionally use a larger can than necessary in order to allow the reactor to be added and stirred without worrying about spillage, so when you receive your kit and the can is only 1/3 full you’ll know why). Leave the mixture to react for about 5 minutes and mix once more before applying.
2. Apply the reacted paint to the caliper or drum with the enclosed brush in a thin, even coat. A few bubbles will naturally appear in the first coat as a side effect of the reaction process.
3. Wait 15 minutes before applying a second coat to cover any bubbles and even out the gloss finish of each caliper.

Curing

The paint requires 2 hours’ curing time before reinstalling the wheels. Do not use vehicle for 24 hours in order to allow the paint to reach its full grade of hardening.

Once the paint has fully cured, the vehicle may be driven as normal. Periodically clean brake calipers to maintain the high-gloss finish by simply spraying or wiping them off with a hose or damp cloth. Chemical cleaners will no longer be necessary.

Just a few things to keep in mind when working with the G2 Brake Caliper Paint kit. The kit itself has a shelf life of 18 months and must be used between 56-70°F (13-21°C). Higher temperatures will cause paint to harden faster than normal. Once the paint and reactor are mixed, there are only 4-6 hours working time. After that, paint left in the can will harden and will not be useable so be sure to plan your application accordingly.

The bottomline is if you follow all of the instructions and take the time to plan your application I’m sure you’ll be amazed at the results.

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!

Last week I received an e-mail from Mike at Hiller Ford, he had purchased 2 brake caliper paint kits with the intention of darkening up our existing blue…

“Hi Guys, received my black and blue caliper paint kits, can I use a plastic syringe to draw the paint from the cans, my intent is to draw 1ml out of the blue and replace it with 1ml of black, stir and check the color, repeating equal amount draws until I achieve the desired dark blue, when I obtain the acceptable shade I will then add the hardner, this should result in the correct ratio, am I missing anything?”

For those of you following along at home, this is a great way to completely customize your brake calipers. You can mix and match brake caliper kits to come up with a color that is all your own. Mike was trying to come up with a slightly darker blue that matched the Ford logo.

Looking at the the pictures below it looks like he did a great job…

Before…

After…

Wheel on…

For those of you in the greater Wisconsin area be sure to stop by Hiller Ford the next time you’re in the market for a new or used car. Hiller Ford is family owned and operated since 1954 and is consistently ranked among the top five volume dealers in the state of Wisconsin.

Tell em’ Bill from G2 sent you.