G2 Brake Caliper Paint System Set

This is another question that I get asked quite often. The answer is…

No!!!

Both the G2 High Temperature Brake Caliper Paint System Set and the G2 High Temperature Engine Paint System Set is an epoxy based paint, and as such it has a 4-6 hr. working time once the reactor is added to the paint.

Being that there is a 4-6 hr. working time with our line of high temperature automotive paints this 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 you jack one side of the car up and paint the calipers, you can store the remaining paint in an air tight container, and then come back tomorrow and repeat the process on the other side.

Do yourself a favor, invest in a good set of jackstands.

Make no mistake… Sealing the paint in an air tight container will absolutely not retard the curing process in any way! If you attempt this, rest assured when you come back the next day to paint the other side you will have a very bright, very hard hockey puck. The hardening process is a chemical reaction which occurs when the reactor is added to the paint, plain and simple.

It’s much easier to simply invest in a good set of jack stands (Which will run you approximately $15.00 at any chain automotive parts store), 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.

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!

G2 Brake Caliper Paint System Set

Every once in a while I get a call or an email from a customer wondering if perhaps their kit was short filled because the can is only about half full. I assure you this is not the case. Now I know what you’re thinking, but before you rush to judgment allow me to explain…

The G2 High Temperature Brake Caliper Paint System Set contains approximately 3 1/2 liquid oz. of paint and approximately 1/2 liquid oz. of reactor, yielding 4 liquid oz. total when mixed, which is more than enough paint for 4 standard brake calipers or two drums.

The label on the can may indicate 4 oz. but that refers to the amount of paint inside… Not the volume of the can itself! The can is actually an 8 oz. can! Upon receiving a kit for the first time it may appear that your can was short filled because it is not full to the top. This is actually intentional, this way you can add the reactor directly to the can and mix the two thoroughly without having to worry about spills.

4 ozs. of paint in an 8oz. can = Half full can!

See! I told you I could explain!

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!

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!

Today we are showcasing Trevor Moore’s 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS. Trevor used our G2 red caliper paint kit on his Brembo brakes and had this to say about the experience…

I used the red G2 Paint to do my 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS Brembo calipers.  I masked off the front face and painted the rest red.  It was a breeze to use the kit and they look great!

Trevor J. Moore

These are the pictures he forwarded along…

2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS Front Brakes Featuring G2 Red Brake Caliper Paint.

2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS Rear Brakes Featuring G2 Red Brake Caliper Paint.

2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS With Brembo Brakes Featuring G2 Red Brake Caliper Paint.

I want to thank Trevor for forwarding on these great pictures! I hope they will inspire you as much as they have inspired everyone here!

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! 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 toll free at 1-847-388-3901!