So I Painted my brake calipers this weekend. I used the same technique that I did with my '04 CTS-V. Dupli-Color Caliper Paint Kit in red.

The Kit contains a small paint brush, stir stick, masking tape, caliper cleaner and a can of the paint.
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Before starting the calipers looked like this,
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The first thing I did was clean the calipers with the supplied caliper cleaner. Then I masked the V logo with painter's tape.
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I then cut along the edge of the V logo using a utility knife and then covered the parts that I did not want to get paint on. I also sanded with 320 grit sandpaper to scuff the surface. The instructions in the Dupli-Color kit do not say to sand the calipers, but the paint that's already on them is very glossy. I did this on my previous V calipers and I have had no problems with the paint pealing off.
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The next step is applying the paint with the brush. I was surprised that the paint seemed very thin in the can but went on like nail polish. The instructions recommend putting on additional coats within 1 hour or waiting 5 days.
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I then cut along the edge of the making tape with the utility knife and removed the tape.
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The final product.
http://mwfap.smugmug.com/photos/564487707_SsCj9-L.jpg

It's very easy to do and the car looks so much faster now.

Cool, looks great. Man, now I want one!

Hans.

Very nicely done, have a few friends that have done the same on their Vetts and it looks great. Nice write up and pictures, thank you!

Very sharp. Thanks for the pics!

Isn't there red calipers available for the ctsV ??? As an option. I believe the dealer installs them with new rotors

Very nice!

Mike

Isn't there red calipers available for the ctsV ??? As an option. I believe the dealer installs them with new rotors

The track brake package is not yet available and my understanding is that it does include red calipers along with different rotors, but the red color is the only difference in the caliper. Since this only cost a couple of bucks and the track brake package is supposed to cost several thousand, if/when it becomes available, I thought I could get the appearance without the cost. I know it's bling, but I like the look.

Very nice. Thanks for the photos and write up. How many coats did you put on?

Tony

Very nice. Thanks for the photos and write up. How many coats did you put on?

Tony


Only one coat. That's what I put on my '04 and it has held up very well.

Looks great!

Now just powdercoat the wheels gloss black and lower it ;)
(looks great) I am partial to red brakes

I put the Brembo decals on mine:

The Brembo decals look great. I hadn't thought of that.

I put the Brembo decals on mine:

When you say decals, do you mean decals that go on over the paint? Or you used them as templates on the calipers when you painted them , and the word BREMBO is just the original caliper color showing through.

Tony

They are decals that go over the paint. I think I got them from http://www.xenonmods.com

Very pleased. They've been on for a year and I wash the car at least once a week and they are still perfect. I used G2 paint for my calipers before adding the decals.

Mike

Looks great. Love the shiny rims, too. So difficult to clean inside and behind when just doing a car wash.

Does anyone have any definitive word on the Brembo Performance package that has been promised for so long?

Very cool!! FYI, the CTS-V "Track Pack" also comes with 2-piece front rotors (in addition to red painted calipers).

Isn't there red calipers available for the ctsV ??? As an option. I believe the dealer installs them with new rotors


For 2010 there is, a track package option..but didn't think you could get it now with a rotor install.

Am I incorrect?

I used the same Brembo stickers on my old Jag and they lasted almost 4 years with repeated washes. Ordering new ones for the CTS-V tonight.

Looks faster???

Is faster!

Nice work...have been thinking about about powder coating mine a dark blue.

Thanks for all the info on this guys. I just ordered the red Duplicolor kit on eBay and the Brembo decals from Xenonmods.

Looking forward to getting this mod done!

Tony

All it needs now is some drilled rotors. Thats what I am looking to do when available