G2 Caliper Paint (Timing) Question

[eTorqueCoasting]

So I got a caliper paint set, been waiting to use it. My question is about curing time/sitting time. Is it 24 hrs from start or 24 hours from finish? I'm thinking 24 from finish. If I finish at 4-5p Sat, I should be good Mon morning. Does it matter if it rains Sun?

 

[BostonBLS]

I went from finish. I wouldn’t do if rain is in the forecast.

 

[eTorqueCoasting]

I went from finish. I wouldn’t do if rain is in the forecast.

Ahh, snap. Was hoping it wouldn't be that much a deal, but figured it could be

 

[BostonBLS]

This was one of the biggest pain in the butt projects I have ever done. I wouldn’t risk messing it up. I’m also a perfectionist and I think the only way to truly get this perfect is to remove calipers and do on a bench. But that’s another whole level.

What I did was pull and hang calipers but kept the brackets installed. Good thing is once the wheels are on you can’t see the imperfections.

 

[MidnightExpre$$]

Isn't it much easier to just install caliper covers?

 

[Rebel_driver]

I did the G2 on my 2013 highlander way back in the day. I did it shortly after I purchased it brand new and still took the time to prep the components I was coating. After about 3-4 years the paint started to flake off as water got underneath and reacted with the aluminum. Didn’t hold up as well as I was hoping.

 

[BostonBLS]

Isn't it much easier to just install caliper covers?

Yes way easier. But to me doesn’t look as nice, more expensive, and won’t work with the rebel wheels (min 20” diameter).

That being said on my next vehicle if they would fit I’d get them.

 

[eTorqueCoasting]

Isn't it much easier to just install caliper covers?

Maybe, but I cant stand caliper covers.

 

[eTorqueCoasting]

This was one of the biggest pain in the butt projects I have ever done. I wouldn’t risk messing it up. I’m also a perfectionist and I think the only way to truly get this perfect is to remove calipers and do on a bench. But that’s another whole level.

What I did was pull and hang calipers but kept the brackets installed. Good thing is once the wheels are on you can’t see the imperfections.

I'm considering removing pads, re-installing calipers (without pads) masking and painting like that. Yea, sure taking the calipers off would be the best way, but I dont wanna open my lines and then have to bleed the system.