I'm trying to figure out why my DIY paint job flaked/peeled on the rear caliper after a couple of weeks. Pic is attached.
I followed the method used in this thread: Want painted calipers? Don't want to spend $600+ on them?
Before painting I cleaned the calipers using brake fluid, rinsed, and wiped down. I applied 3 coats of VHT high temp caliper paint about 15 minutes apart. Then 2 coats of the clear coat.
This is the same procedure I used on the front calipers about 4 months ago and they still look great. So I'm not sure what happened with the rear. (I've only done one of the rears up to this point - haven't had time to do the other one).
The one thing that was different was the outside temperature when I did it. It was about 70 degrees when I did the front and 50 degrees when I did the rear. I have since noticed the paint can says to use between 60 and 95 degrees. Not sure if this could cause this spotty flaking.
Next question is how to fix the problem. I'm guessing just repainting at this juncture won't be good long term. Likely need to remove the paint that's still on there first. But how?
I also attached pics before the flaking.
Thanks for any ideas.
I followed the method used in this thread: Want painted calipers? Don't want to spend $600+ on them?
Before painting I cleaned the calipers using brake fluid, rinsed, and wiped down. I applied 3 coats of VHT high temp caliper paint about 15 minutes apart. Then 2 coats of the clear coat.
This is the same procedure I used on the front calipers about 4 months ago and they still look great. So I'm not sure what happened with the rear. (I've only done one of the rears up to this point - haven't had time to do the other one).
The one thing that was different was the outside temperature when I did it. It was about 70 degrees when I did the front and 50 degrees when I did the rear. I have since noticed the paint can says to use between 60 and 95 degrees. Not sure if this could cause this spotty flaking.
Next question is how to fix the problem. I'm guessing just repainting at this juncture won't be good long term. Likely need to remove the paint that's still on there first. But how?
I also attached pics before the flaking.
Thanks for any ideas.