>> Why is my paint can only 1/3 full???

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

>> Can I mix the paint in batches???

>> I missed a spot. Do you offer a touch up kit???

>> Does your G2™ color match Brembo Gold, Ferrari Yellow, Z06 Red, etc.???

>> Can you custom match any color???

>> Can you color match if I give you the manufacturers color code???

>> So where would I find the manufacturers color code???

>> Can I just mix in a lighter or darker color to make my own custom color???

>> Can your paint products be sprayed on rather than brushed???

>> I think my kit is expired. Is the date on the back of my kit an expiration date???

>> My kit has expired, the reactor has hardened. What do I do now???

>> Is there a difference between the brake caliper paint and the engine paint???

>> How much will your engine paint kit cover???

>> How many kits do I need to paint all four of my brake calipers???

>> Can I have the shipping on my order expedited???

>> I do not live in the 48 Contiguous United States, will you ship to me???

>> What is your return policy???

>> Why is my paint can only 1/3 full???

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.

However the can it comes in 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.

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

No. The G2™ High Temperature Brake Caliper 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 brake caliper paint 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.

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 will have a very bright, very hard hockey puck.

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.

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>> Can I mix the paint in batches???

This question is generally asked immediately after the question above, and unfortunately the answer is yes and no... 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 G2™ High Temperature Brake Caliper Paint System Set. This is how our brake caliper paint was meant to be used.

However being that there is a 4-6 hr. working time with our brake caliper paint once the reactor is added to the paint, this question, like the one above 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 mix half of the reactor with half of the brake caliper paint you 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 G2™ High Temperature Brake Caliper Paint System Set, the amounts are pre-measured. So in order to achieve the high-gloss self-leveling finish that you have come to expect from the G2™ High Temperature Brake Caliper Paint System Set you would need to split these amounts in half perfectly... This is harder 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 certainly not recommended. 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.

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>> I missed a spot. Do you offer a touch up kit???

No. Unfortunately we do not offer a touch up kit, as this simply isn't possible. Due to the nature of our paint and the fact that it is a two-part epoxy application there is no real way to offer a pre-mixed touch up application as it would harden long before it ever reached our customers. An un-mixed touch up application isn't realy feasible either as the volume of materials required in order to get a good formulation is such that it would be about the same as a standard kit... Meaning the cost would be about the same as a standard kit. In which case... Why not just buy a standard kit?

Alternatively, there is more than enough paint in our standard G2™ High Temperature Brake Caliper Paint System Set to paint four calipers with some left over. Why not convince a friend to paint their calipers the same color and use their left overs to touch up your own?

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>> Does your G2™ color match Brembo Gold, Ferrari Yellow, Z06 Red, etc.???

No. Our standard G2™ colors are not designed to match any existing colors, nor do we claim that they will. The only exception to that would be our Limited Edition Mustang Colors which are formulated using the Ford color codes, making them an exact match, and custom colors which will be formulated to match the sample provided exactly.

Since it is virtually impossible to describe a color (My idea of deep blue may not even be close to your idea of deep blue.), and not all monitors are created equally, please don't ask us if our red is a deep red, or our green is a dark green, or if our yellow is a bright yellow we can't really answer these questions. We offer free color swatches to any who request them, so If you're not sure, by all means request a color swatch and compare it yourself. You can request a free color swatch here. Just let us know which color you're interested in in the comments.

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>> Can you custom match any color???

We can, and will custom match any color, however custom colors based on non-manufacturer colors are available in case counts only. Meaning if you wanted a brake caliper paint to match your car clubs custom color scheme, the minimum order would have to be at least 12 kits. Prices will vary based on raw materials required for your color, however most custom colors will run anywhere from $41.99 to $69.99 per kit. 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 aquamarine color by emailing us at info@g2usa.com. You will then be advised on where to send the color 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 once payment is made.

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>> Can you color match if I give you the manufacturers color code???

Yes! If you have the color code for your vehicle we can, and will create a two part, high temperature version of that color suitable for your brake calipers or engine. However, the only way to accurately match a color is with the color code and we cannot supply color codes based on color name, make, model or year as we do not have this information, so you will have to supply this information when ordering.

Please do not e-mail us requesting a color match for your 2007 Stormy Blue Mica Mazda 3 Series, as we won't be able to help you. We color match according to the color code only, NOT color names.

Please keep in mind that we will match the color code exactly with a high temperature two part epoxy formula. This means that, although the base color will be exactly the same, the actual appearance may not match your vehicles finish exactly. This occurs because your car has a basecoat, clear coat finish. It is especially noticeable if you have a metallic or pearlescent color. It is virtually impossible to exactly match metallic and pearlescent colors for several reasons, the most obvious being metallics look very different when brushed on versus being sprayed on.

A Custom G2 BRAKE Caliper Paint System™ based on color code can be purchased for $79.99 plus shipping and handling. You can submit your request for a Custom G2 BRAKE Caliper Paint System™ based on color code by clicking the link below and a customer service representative will get back to you shortly with the details.

--> Request a Custom G2 BRAKE Caliper Paint System™ based on color code.

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>> So where would I find the manufacturers color code???

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. 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.
  
  
  

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>> Can I just mix in a lighter or darker color to make my own custom color???

No. When you receive your G2™ High Temperature Brake Caliper Paint System Set, all ingredients 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 G2™ High Temperature Brake Caliper Paint System Set.

If however you begin adding additional paint, whether it be another G2 color or not, as well as any other pigments you skew the formula which may have adverse effects on the finished product, especially the heat resistant and high gloss qualities, which are generally why you are using the G2™ High Temperature Brake Caliper Paint System Set in the first place.

For the sake of simplicity let's say the pre-measured amount of paint for the color you purchased is 4 oz. And the pre-measured amount of reactor is 3/4 oz. That would be the optimum mix. If you add 1/4 oz. Of white to lighten up that color you now have 4 1/4 oz. Of paint and 3/4 oz. Of reactor. The formula has been skewed.

It went from:

4 oz. of paint and 3/4 oz. of reactor

To

4 1/4 oz. of paint and 3/4 oz. of reactor.

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>> Can your paint products be sprayed on rather than brushed???

Yes. Although our G2™ High Temperature Paint System Sets were designed to be brushed on they can be sprayed on as well. However you cannot thin the paint to do so. Thinning our paint may have adverse effects on the finished product, especially the heat resistant and high gloss qualities, which again, are generally why you are using the G2™ High Temperature Brake Caliper Paint System Set in the first place.

You'll need to use either a portable aerosol sprayer with a wide enough nozzle, or if you are using an airbrush or paint gun you'll need to use a tip that's wide enough to accomodate the thickness of our paint. Generally a primer tip or anything wider than 2mm will do nicely.

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>> I think my kit is expired. 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 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 08 on the back, that kit would be viable until JUN 09, 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 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 of the product.

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>> My kit has expired, the reactor has hardened. What do I do now???

Your G2™ High Temperature 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 the kit is less than 3 years old you can purchase a replacement reactor. For our G2™ High Temperature Brake Caliper Paint System Set or our G2™ Limited Edition Mustang Brake Caliper Paint System Set you'll need a:

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

For our G2™ High Temperature Engine Paint System Set you'll need a:

3/4 Oz. G2 Engine Paint System Replacement Reactor

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

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>> Is there a difference between the brake caliper paint and the engine paint???

There is absolutely no difference in the formula. The only difference between kits is volume. The G2™ High Temperature Engine Paint System Set contains more paint and therefore more reactor than the G2™ High Temperature Brake Caliper Paint System Set. Other than that it is the exact same formula, same gloss, same self-leveling qualities and same heat resistance.

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>> How much will your engine paint cover???

The G2™ High Temperature Engine Paint System Set contains approximately 5 1/4 liquid oz. of paint and approximately 3/4 liquid oz. of reactor, yielding 6 liquid oz. total when mixed, which will completely cover a standard 4 cylinder engine.

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>> How many kits do I need to paint all four of my brake calipers???

Just one. 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.

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>> Can I have the shipping on my order expedited???

No. All orders must be shipped via FedEx Ground due to the aerosol cleaner included. There will be absolutely no exceptions.

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>> I do not live in the 48 Contiguous United States, will you ship to me???

No. This item must be shipped via FedEx Ground within the contiguous 48 states only. This kit contains an aerosol brake cleaner which CANNOT be shipped to ANY destination other than a valid street address deliverable by Fedex Ground within the 48 States, therefore we are unable to ship to Post Office Boxes, APO, AK, HI, PR, GUAM, and any International addresses. There will be absolutely no exceptions.

>> What is your return policy???

You may return all unused items, in the original packaging, in re-saleable condition (With the exception of custom match and color match materials) within 30 days of the original delivery.

All returns will be assessed a restocking fee of 20 percent, refunds will be issued less shipping and handling charges in the same manner as your original payment within 7 days of receiving the returned item. No returned merchandise will be accepted without a Return Material Authorization (RMA).

Ship authorized returns to the following address:
G2 USA
876 Tower Road
Mundelein, IL 60060

For questions regarding our return policy please contact us at info@g2usa.com or 1 (847) 327-1457.

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