Stoptech ST40 Calipers repainted.

Fons15 · 07-05-2016, 08:00 PM

So I decided to buy a new F & R ST 40 355 kit but I didn't like the red calipers.. Here are some pics.

BEFORE:

Paint Stripper in a can...great stuff, the paint just wipes off after you let it sit for a few minutes.

Several coats of Primer, then paint, then M decals, then gloss clear and finally 20 minutes in the oven @ 200F.

The red will not be visible once everything is mounted.

I used VHT Burnt Copper paint, it's supposed to be good until 550F or so, hopefully I won't have much of an issue, as it will be street driven and don't forsee track time or if anything, very limited. I've seen some people use this paint on calipers with no issues.

CIFUM3 · 07-05-2016, 08:03 PM

Man good job! Looks awesome

Fons15 · 07-05-2016, 08:07 PM

Thanks! Looking forward to the install. So many hours already and haven't touched the car lol

pooyab · 07-05-2016, 08:09 PM

Wow. That color looks great

shimmy23 · 07-06-2016, 08:18 AM

hopefully you prepped the area before applying the VHT. the color turned out well. great job.

any reason why you didn't use G2?

Fons15 · 07-06-2016, 08:22 AM

Fully prepped and scuffed to make sure primer would adhere properly. I've used G2 in the past with great results, but their lack of stock color options was the main reason. If this doesn't perform as expected long term, I will go with G2. They can mix custom colors at an additional cost but I would have to provide a paint code.

dparm · 07-06-2016, 10:03 AM

I kinda like the unfinished look, but nice work on the gold.

Amirsm3 · 07-06-2016, 02:31 PM

Yeah the raw look is really great. Holy shit that might be what I do next with my stoptech calipers.

dparm · 07-06-2016, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Amirsm3

Yeah the raw look is really great. Holy shit that might be what I do next with my stoptech calipers.

I'm not sure if the untreated metal is going to tarnish, corrode, or look shitty after a while. I think the best solution is to just have them anodized or powdercoated/painted silver.

Amirsm3 · 07-06-2016, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by dparm

I'm not sure if the untreated metal is going to tarnish, corrode, or look shitty after a while. I think the best solution is to just have them anodized or powdercoated/painted silver.

Could always clear over the raw finish - like a condom

dparm · 07-07-2016, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Amirsm3

Could always clear over the raw finish - like a condom

Yep, that would work too.

roastbeef · 07-07-2016, 09:59 AM

looks really good. i would like the raw look as well.

Amirsm3 · 07-07-2016, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by roastbeef

looks really good. i would like the raw look as well.

Rawdogging is the way to go

Grayblack · 07-07-2016, 10:49 AM

That looks amazing. Nice work!

dparm · 07-07-2016, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Amirsm3

Rawdogging is the way to go

If you want to buy a minivan, sure.

Amirsm3 · 07-08-2016, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by dparm

If you want to buy a minivan, sure.

S65 swapped minivan?

Fons15 · 07-11-2016, 10:22 AM

Sorry for the crappy pics, it's filthy! Didn't wash it yet.
Used Posi-Quiet pads, great for street use and hardly any dust.

M3Dimi · 07-11-2016, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fons15

So I decided to buy a new F & R ST 40 355 kit but I didn't like the red calipers.. Here are some pics.

BEFORE:

Paint Stripper in a can...great stuff, the paint just wipes off after you let it sit for a few minutes.

Several coats of Primer, then paint, then M decals, then gloss clear and finally 20 minutes in the oven @ 200F.

The red will not be visible once everything is mounted.

I used VHT Burnt Copper paint, it's supposed to be good until 550F or so, hopefully I won't have much of an issue, as it will be street driven and don't forsee track time or if anything, very limited. I've seen some people use this paint on calipers with no issues.

That looks so good haha I wana do that!!!

dparm · 07-12-2016, 10:09 AM

That color reminds me of the OG NSX calipers:

Amirsm3 · 07-12-2016, 11:25 AM

ooo I like that. Very subtle.

azndrunk74 · 07-13-2016, 08:06 PM

can you repost the installed pics? they aren't showing.

great job on the repaint!

mkPOTO · 07-13-2016, 08:17 PM

great work!

07-05-2016, 08:00 PM	#1
Fons15 Enlisted Member 17 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Stoptech ST40 Calipers repainted. So I decided to buy a new F & R ST 40 355 kit but I didn't like the red calipers.. Here are some pics. BEFORE: Paint Stripper in a can...great stuff, the paint just wipes off after you let it sit for a few minutes. Several coats of Primer, then paint, then M decals, then gloss clear and finally 20 minutes in the oven @ 200F. The red will not be visible once everything is mounted. I used VHT Burnt Copper paint, it's supposed to be good until 550F or so, hopefully I won't have much of an issue, as it will be street driven and don't forsee track time or if anything, very limited. I've seen some people use this paint on calipers with no issues. Last edited by Fons15; 07-05-2016 at 10:25 PM..
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Fons15 Enlisted Member 17 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Thanks! Looking forward to the install. So many hours already and haven't touched the car lol
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shimmy23 F15 daddymobile 2350 Rep 3,510 Posts Drives: GS X5 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: WA iTrader: (3)	hopefully you prepped the area before applying the VHT. the color turned out well. great job. any reason why you didn't use G2?
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07-06-2016, 08:22 AM	#6
Fons15 Enlisted Member 17 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Fully prepped and scuffed to make sure primer would adhere properly. I've used G2 in the past with great results, but their lack of stock color options was the main reason. If this doesn't perform as expected long term, I will go with G2. They can mix custom colors at an additional cost but I would have to provide a paint code.
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07-06-2016, 10:03 AM	#7
dparm Stop the hate, get a V8 3850 Rep 8,625 Posts Drives: C7 Corvette GS, AMG C63 S Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Frisco, TX iTrader: (1)	I kinda like the unfinished look, but nice work on the gold. __________________ Now: 2017 Corvette Grand Sport, 2021 AMG C63 S sedan Past: 2011.5 M3 sedan ZCP
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Amirsm3 Brigadier General 514 Rep 3,482 Posts Drives: 2011 Space Grey e90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Williams/Flagstaff, AZ iTrader: (3)	Yeah the raw look is really great. Holy shit that might be what I do next with my stoptech calipers. __________________ 2011 e90 M3 Space Grey DCT ZCP- eAs, BMW Performance, Agency Power, Macht Schnell, iND, Milltek, Volk, Challenge, Stoptech, Ohlins BMWCCA:518970
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Fons15 Enlisted Member 17 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	UPDATE kit installed. Sorry for the crappy pics, it's filthy! Didn't wash it yet. Used Posi-Quiet pads, great for street use and hardly any dust. Last edited by Fons15; 07-13-2016 at 09:22 PM..
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dparm Stop the hate, get a V8 3850 Rep 8,625 Posts Drives: C7 Corvette GS, AMG C63 S Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Frisco, TX iTrader: (1)	That color reminds me of the OG NSX calipers: __________________ Now: 2017 Corvette Grand Sport, 2021 AMG C63 S sedan Past: 2011.5 M3 sedan ZCP
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Amirsm3 Brigadier General 514 Rep 3,482 Posts Drives: 2011 Space Grey e90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Williams/Flagstaff, AZ iTrader: (3)	ooo I like that. Very subtle. __________________ 2011 e90 M3 Space Grey DCT ZCP- eAs, BMW Performance, Agency Power, Macht Schnell, iND, Milltek, Volk, Challenge, Stoptech, Ohlins BMWCCA:518970
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