Powder Coating Brake Calipers

[ergnut]

Does anybody have any experience getting their Calipers powdercoated?
I got a quote for $75, not including sandblasting. It seems a bit steep to me to basically bake something.

Would I have to bead bleast the calipers before powder coating (they are not new)

Thanks

[TiPerformance]

Yes you will have to Bead or Sand Blast them to Prep them for the powder coat. And $75 for a finish that is going to last a long time isn't a bad deal at all. I think the quote you got was very reasonable.

[cali-ti]

$75 for how many calipers? my dad has a little sandblasting booth i could probably use to prep 'em. i saw some paint specifically for calipers that i was going to try, pretty cheap (~$15). mine isn't exactly a show car :P

[ergnut]

$75 for both front calipers. I think the powder coat will hold up in the long run better than paint, and when I factor the pain in the a** factor of r&r on the calipers,bleeding etc, I'd rather do it just once.

[schussey]

powder coat > paint

poweder coat is a much better option, I would love to do it