Brembo caliper touch up.

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I’m looking for the closest matching paint for the factory brembo calipers. I’ve heard people quote several colors. PAL colors seem to be the standard.

 

[NS_Stinger]

I did a ton of research on this and Testors hobby paint was the best solution I found. I've been using it for touchups on the calipers for a couple years and it holds up really well, zero chipping or fading and the heat only seems to help it cure better. Colour match is near perfect after it dries and the calipers warm up once and cure the paint.

It's super cheap too:Testors Red 1/4 oz Hobby and Model Enamel Paint #1103

 

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NS_Stinger

Great! I happen to be a model hobbyist and have been using this paint for years. Have 3 jars in my paint box!

 

[NS_Stinger]

NS_Stinger

Great! I happen to be a model hobbyist and have been using this paint for years. Have 3 jars in my paint box!

Haha well it doesn't get much more convenient than that.

 

[Deviate]

I used the rattle can colors on my calipers on some of my past rides. Couldn't beat the "stick" of it. Never any issues

 

[nhcowboy28]

Blood works. And it’s free.

 

[DoctorStiches]

Yall chip your calipers paint? How does this happen?

 

[NS_Stinger]

Yall chip your calipers paint? How does this happen?

The dealers are notorious for chipping the calipers when they do brake services and remove the pins. That's when I've had to fix them.

 

[DoctorStiches]

I cant trust any tire shops as i bring just wheels in never my car but the dealer scratching anything would be a big deal to me. I would seek damages

 

[5tinger]

I cant trust any tire shops as i bring just wheels in never my car but the dealer scratching anything would be a big deal to me. I would seek damages

For minor damage, how would you prove who caused it?

 

[DoctorStiches]

For minor damage, how would you prove who caused it?

Fair point, cant assume anyone is worth a damn these days lol taking photos of everything would take a while too

 

[punkfs]

Yall chip your calipers paint? How does this happen?

I had my pads and rotors done and noticed a chip on my caliper a week after I had it done. I assume its from them because ive never seen it before