I used this:
and did mine myself 15 months ago. Also used vinyl decals off ebay. Calipers still look like I just did them. (I cant believe people are paying high amounts to get this done).
Easy steps: (doing this when temps are 70f or higher usually will result in better final result as the paint sprays better from the can)
- Wash the caliper thoroughly with a rag or two and bucket of water with some dishwashing liquid (Dawn is fine as it has greasecutters)
- Wipe caliper down to dry it or used compressed air
- Use can of brake cleaner to thoroughly clean the calipers after the washing. Two calipers used up one full can for me
- While caliper is drying use plastic trashbags or newspaper or whatever you want, to mask off rotor, wheelwell.
- Using even strokes and sweeping motions, apply several thin layers of paint to the caliper, letting each coat dry a few mins between other coats
- After at least 1-2 good hours of drying (will take longer in cooler weather, but using a heat gun on low and from about 12" away from the caliper can help as well), apply the decal, press firmly, and then very slowly and carefully, remove that clear covering piece of material from the decal lettering. Move slowly to ensure no paint is coming up with the clear paper.
- I then sprayed 2 thin coats of this on the final result to protect the decal
Lastly, I NEVER use wheel cleaner on my wheels. Only whatever car wash soap im using. Wheel cleaners tend to be harsh and will fade the caliper paint.
Total cost for above: Less than $40usd.