G2 High Temperature Brake Caliper Paint System Set RED G2160 - High Gloss

What I like:+ Simple to use+ Large can of brake clean+ Good looking end resultWhat I don't:- Included paint brush is worthless- It is pretty expensive for paint- Foam packing peanutsFairly simple well packed kit, paint, hardener, crappy paintbrush, decals and a lots of little messy foam peanuts.Please keep in mind that this G2 Paint Kit only only one part of the entire painting process (the other is labor). If you've ever painted anything half decent you'll know that to get good looking results you want to put a lot of effort into preparation. What this means if you'll want to take your time getting your caliper surfaces spotless to give the paint a good surface to bond to. The kit includes a fairly large can of brake clean to help you do just that. You'll want to take a 3M Scotch Brite Heavy Duty Pad (not included) and work it until the metal is spotless. My calipers went from a graphite gray to stainless steel gray after a few brake clean / scrub cycles. If you don't do this well you risk having paint flake off in the future forcing you to redo the work.Important note: Use proper respiratory protection, brake dust is nasty and you'll be kicking it up while cleaning and you certainly don't want to breath it in. I used a 3M N95 (not included) particulate mask but recommend considering something stronger since the fumes from the solvents (brake clean + G2 paint) had me feeling pretty nauseous by the end of the experience.Once you've cleaned and optionally masked your surfaces you get to the fun part; painting. Pour the entire little jar of hardener into the G2 paint, shake vinously and wait for it to bubble and start applying. This starts a count down timer and leaving you with only 3 hours to finish. You should finish with plenty of time since you will probably spend a little over an hour coating all four corners (2 - 3 times). I *highly* recommend buying quality paint brushes because as soon as the hardener is mixed in with the paint it rapidly starts turning viscous and sticky the little paint brush that is supplied is poorly made and will not hold up as it gets thicker and stickier. I used some Behr's nylon paint brushes (not included) to give thin even coats.The first coat of G2 is one of the most important and you should definitely heed the instructions and apply a thin coat. The instructions say to leave 15 minutes between coats for drying time. This should be perfect for you to go around and paint the three other calipers and come back and do another coat. You can use a slightly heavier second coat to fill in gaps in coverage. I let the second coat sit for a little bit longer and while the paint claimed to be self-leveling there were tiny ridges / rivers. I took a 3M 150 grit sanding block (not included) and smoothed those out. I added one additional thin coat to this and according to the instructions you're done. If you have decals this would be a good time to add them in. Otherwise the wait 2 hours and put your wheels back on. If you purchased scotch brite pads like me for prep you might as well take one (not the same one soaked in solvent b/c brake clean will damage OEM clear coat) and clean the inside of the rims; clean rims help reflect light / glow that will enhance your freshly painted calipers. :)Important note: the instructions state you should give it 24 hours time to cure before driving, plan accordingly.

The outcome is better than I expected!This application took around 2 hours as I wanted no mess or mistakes. The paint will last as I could tell immediately upon the first application. The brushes gunk up quickly, so ensure you’ll use up nearly all 3 provided. Really stands out on black Jeep and black wheels. Hoping it lasts long enough until I decide to buy premier calipers one day

I followed the instructions that came with the paint, and my calipers looks great after painting them red. The paint mixed easily and I had plenty to paint my calipers. I wondered if this was good paint and it has been a number of months since I painted them and they still look great. Washing doesn't affect it at all. My BMW Z4 looks much better. The paint is extremely durable and works exactly as promised.

I bought this caliper paint for my 2010 Mustang GT. I wish that car dealers would start using painted calipers as an option from the factory. After a few thousand miles on your car the calipers tend to be a bit of an eye sore. Not wanting to spend a few thousand dollars to upgrade my brake system i decided to go the cheaper route for the time being. The G2 caliper paint seemed to be the best on the market from what I've read. Years back I painted my calipers using the "rattle can" high heat paint method. It worked nice and was a lot less time consuming but it didn't last long at all, especially after several high pressure washes...The G2 paint system seemed to be a great alternative with better, longer lasting results!! The fact that it "cures" rather than dries was a definite selling point!! I will say that you have to work fairly quick because of the paint curing when applying because it does start to cure/dry pretty fast!! The brake cleaner thats included is just your basic over the counter cleaner. I cleaned the brakes right before I applied the paint to get off all the caked on brake dust and grease but i didn't spend a ton of time cleaning them...I do HIGHLY recommend you purchase a better quality brush. The one provided works well for the smaller hard to reach areas but the bristles are fairly cheap so they tend to dry out and get hard after sitting for a few minutes. I would also purchase a thicker brush, it'll save time and make applying the paint much easier!! I would also recommend if applying this outside that you apply it first thing in the morning and out of the direct sunlight. The heat and sun will make the paint start to dry way to fast and will make the paint very thick. Overall I am satisfied with this cheap alternative to better looking brakes. The application/prep time took about 3-4 hours total after 2 coats per caliper. I don't recommend driving your car for at least 24 hours to allow curing time. I am letting the paint "cure" over night to see the end result but as of now I am pretty happy with the G2 kit!!

Looks great! Much better finish than spray painting the calipers in my opinion. It was fairly easy to do for me, although if you have a proper setup for lifting a car and taking off the wheels all 4 at a time it would be even easier. I don't have that capability so when I did it I did two at a time, putting the wheels back on after I was done painting. This isn't recommended in the instructions but I didn't have much of a choice. I did however let the car sit the recommend amount of time before driving it. It's been about a month now and it has held up flawlessly! No chips whatsoever. Definitely recommend