I was reading this article

BAER BRAKE PBR CALIPER POLISHING PROCEDURE:

But after it is fully polished, how do I keep it from oxidizing?

Would a simple 500* clearcoat w/ many coats prevent it? Or would I need to go further?

Let me know!

Matt

 

If you want the polished look I would clear it with a high temp paint. But I wouldnt give it long before it turns yellow from heat, brake dust, and cleaning if it is on a Daily Driver. I wouldnt do it at all on a Daily.

I cleared my intake manifold 5 years ago on a car I drive every 1 or 2 months and it has held up fine.

 

daily polishing i'd imagine

water spots will own you

 

yeah, i would have to dry my calipers and spend as much time on them as I do my rims lol.

 

wen did you get those rims?

 

Beginning of Jan, Coilovers last week.

You'll see me around hopefully. Be on the look out and dont be afraid to honk at me

 

I think there is a high temp titanium clear coating thats out now they use for headers, I have no idea how clear it is though. a good powder or ceramic goat is your best bet, but its going to probably kill some of that shine.

 

do yourself a favor, just leave them black. Had a customer with polished calipers and he said the upkeep, even with powder coating clear on the outside, was terrible. Black looks clean, and hides the brake dust that will inevitably get into the smaller nooks and crannies of the caliper.

 

yeah, i've always liked my black look, even a coat of silver looks pretty nice and doesn't show the dirt all that much

 

Really, the only way is to clear coat them with a high temp paint. Keep in mind that even if you use high temp paint, there's a chance that the paint will yellow with heat and time.