VHT SP731 Real Red Brake Caliper Paint Can - 11 oz.

Paint dries very quick and a good quality

Great paint, it seems to adhere very good. Note: Do not try and take lid off without using a tool in the provided slot. I used the slot the first time. The second time I just used brute force. The result was extremely blue hands and paint where I didn't want it when the valve broke off and and spewed paint all over.

At under ten bucks on average, the VHT SP731 Real Red Brake Caliper paint can-11 oz. is well worth every penny. It seems to have more paint than most normal paint cans. This single paint can, can be used to spray 4 big truck-sized calipers. Specifically designed for detailing in breaks, drums, calipers and rotor customization. Designed to withstand immense heating. It can endure over 900 degrees when cured properly. Caliper covers are good customizations but they are not pocket friendly and they may not fit the car’s rims properly. With this paint though, an affordable customized makeover is possible. Even with bad roads and harsh weather conditions, this paint will not peel, rust or even crack. Using the real red brake caliper is as easy as applying it and waiting for it dry. Also, the paint doesn’t drip. Of course before applying, one ought to clean the calipers very well before applying the paint. Dirt, sand, dust, grease, oil, grime, and other junk can obviously cause the paint to not stick. Brakes take a ton of abuse being under the car, so you may consider a thourough degreaser. Other than that, there are no significant caveats attached to it. The effective performance of this paint of course applies to correct curing. The instructions for curing have been provided by the manufacturer on the package box. It is though worth noting that curing happens during the normal braking operation temperatures (around 200 degrees Fahrenheit) or if the braking operation is not possible during the period of curing, then pre-heating the parts is also viable. To get to the 200 degrees Fahrenheit, one is required to drive the car at a pretty high speed after painting and then braking hard. This curing aids in chemical resistance against fluids like fuel and brake fluids. If you don’t cure the paint then bad things will happen. One of the bad things that will happen is that the paint will melt leaving you with a messy surface. To achieve a glossy red color, you can use the red brake caliper paint with a primer and a clear coat. VHT also stocks primers and clear coats. The caliper paint can also be used on motorcycle wheels. The wheels will look really good. The paint has a strong odor and it may irritate your nose and throat. Everything should work fine and as expected if all the instructions are followed. You will also have to tape the caliper’s surroundings. But all in all, the search for the perfect brake caliper paint should start and end with this paint as it truly does what it says it will do. This paint is also evidently superior to other caliper paints like Rustoleum and Duplicolor.

I just finished spraying this product on my new rear rotors. Yes, rotors. All has been painted except for the part that actually makes contact with the pad. Since my wheels leave the brake area pretty exposed I didn't want my rotors looking like rust buckets like my current ones. I prepped the rotors with brake cleaner and some degreaser, Blue-taped the parts I didn't want painted, and then painted 24 hours later. I did one tack coat, three light coats, followed by a thicker coat for that nice finish. The paint didn't try to drip at all, there was no orange peel, and left a very nice shiny black coat. The final step was something I have never done with paint which was stick it in the oven for an hour. The instructions say its necessary so that's what I did. The family complained about the paint smell but not too badly. Make sure you turn on the venting system on your oven first :). Pro's: *Easy to apply *Pretty resistant to dripping. -Other high temp sprays I've tried in the past almost have the consistency of water. VHT is nice and thick! *Very nice glossy black finish *My search for the best brake paint product is now complete...assuming it holds up well over time. Cons: *Fairly strong odor when baking