So in a moment of boredom yesterday I painted the calipers on my S40 red. My brother was painting his Civic calipers so I thought I'd join him. It didn't turn out too bad. Here's some pics form different angles...

http://i5.tinypic.com/20jp7k3.jpg
http://i5.tinypic.com/20jp7w6.jpg
http://i5.tinypic.com/20jpagh.jpg

Just thought I'd share. :)

Not bad

Looks great.

Why don't you finish it off with some Volvo decals.

http://www.volvo-forums.com/2000-Volvo-S80-cmdview_item-cid231.htm

http://www.volvo-forums.com/index.php?&automodule=registry&cmd=view_attach&type=registry_mod&id=370

I bought mine from ebay, and last pretty good.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VOLVO-Brake-Caliper-Decals-Stickers-S60-C70-S80-logo_W0QQitemZ300008259924QQihZ020QQcategoryZ6755Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Looks good.

Did you take the calipers off or just mark stuff off with masking tape? More importantly is there any bits you have to be careful not to cover with paint?

Cheers
Iain

What did you use to paint your calipers? I'd like to do the same to mine as well, but I'm not sure what type of paint to buy or how to do it.

ORIGINAL: Aryding

What did you use to paint your calipers? I'd like to do the same to mine as well, but I'm not sure what type of paint to buy or how to do it.


High temp engine paint.

Get the highest your can buy.

You can buy special heat resistant brake caliper paint available from most auto stores

http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/g2/caliper_paint.jsp

http://www.g2usa.com/

http://www.caswellplating.com/vht/duplicolor_caliperpaint.html