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!

Today we are showcasing Diana Velarde’s beautiful Volvo S40. Diana used our G2 white caliper paint kit on her white Volvo S40 and these are the pictures she forwarded along…

Volvo S40 with G2 White Caliper Paint Applied to the Front Calipers.

Volvo S40 with G2 White Caliper Paint Applied to the Rear Calipers.

Volvo S40 With G2 White Brake Caliper Paint Applied.

I want to thank Diana 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!

G2 is giving away 1 free G2 High Temperature Brake Caliper Paint System Set in your choice of standard colors to one lucky Facebook user who “Likes” the G2 Brake Caliper Paint System Set Facebook Page! The winner will be chosen at random from all of the Facebook users who like our Facebook page!

Like the G2 Facebook Page for a chance to win a free G2 Brake Caliper Paint Kit in your choice of 11 standard colors!

That’s right! Simply like the G2 Brake Caliper Paint System Set Facebook Page to be entered into a random drawing for 1 free G2 High Temperature Brake Caliper Paint System Set in your choice of standard colors!

Facebook contest rules:

• One (1) G2 High Temperature Brake Caliper Paint System Set in your choice of eleven standard colors will be given away on January 1st 2012.
• The G2 High Temperature Brake Caliper Paint System Set will be given to a random Facebook user (chosen by the G2 Facebook admin) who likes the G2 Brake Caliper Paint System Set Facebook Page.
• No purchase is required.
• The winner will be announced on our G2 status update on January 1st 2012.
• The winner will be asked to send their name, valid mailing address and color choice in order for G2 to provide their prize.
• You are allowed only one entry per Facebook user. Un-liking and re-liking the G2 Brake Caliper Paint System Set Facebook Page will not increase your chances of winning as only the initial instance merits entry in the drawing.
• The prize is non transferable and is not redeemable for cash.
• The contest is open to legal residents of the United States. (except residents of Puerto Rico, all U.S. territories and possessions and overseas military installations)
• G2 USA employees are not eligible to participate.

So? What are you waiting for??? Go Like our Facebook Page 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.