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4 Nov
Brake caliper painting has gained popularity as a practical way to enhance a car’s appearance and protect essential components from wear and rust. This service allows car owners to customise the colour of their brake calipers, adding a unique touch to their vehicle while ensuring lasting durability. But how much does it really cost to get your brake calipers painted professionally?
In this post, we'll break down the costs, benefits, and options involved in brake caliper painting, so you can decide if it's the right investment for your vehicle.
Brake calipers are constantly exposed to harsh conditions, including high temperatures, road debris, and moisture, all of which can lead to rust and corrosion. Painting calipers with a high-temperature, specialised paint provides a protective layer, keeping your brakes in better condition for longer.
In addition to protection, painting your brake calipers enhances the car’s aesthetic appeal. This service is popular with owners of luxury and sports cars who want their vehicle to stand out with a clean, polished, and unique look. Some providers even offer custom colour mixing, so the options are endless.
The cost of brake caliper painting can vary depending on several factors, including the service provider, the type of paint, and additional options like decals.
Most vehicles require an overnight stay, for full curing the paint. Prices may also differ based on the colour you choose and the paint quality, so it's wise to discuss options and ask for a quote.
Brake caliper painting isn’t just a quick spray job; it involves thorough preparation and attention to detail. Here’s what you can typically expect in the process:
This service can sometimes be done in a single day, but usually the vehicle needs to stay overnight, to allow the paint to cure fully, particularly for more complex jobs.
Once completed, the sheeting is removed, the wheels are refitted and torqued to manufacturer specifications.
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Prices may vary depending on where you go, but we charge from £250 for a set of 4 brake calipers painted in any colour of your choosing (literally, any colour).
The process takes a full day to complete and we do not rush the process, working to the best standards possible.
Some providers offer a same-day turnaround, but we typically require up to two days. This is to allow the paint to fully cure and dry to give you the best result possible.
Yes! Brake Caliper Painting is an excellent, cost effective way to completely change the look of your car.
The calipers are cleaned and sanded to bare metal before painting. The car is masked to avoid overspray, the calipers then have primer applied and receive multiple layers of high-temperature paint for a durable, smooth finish. High temperature lacquer is then used for the best results.
If your calipers have decals, they are replaced as part of the refurbishment process.
Yes we absolutely can and, unfortunately we have had to undo poor previous paint jobs from other establishments in the past on occasion. There is sometimes a small upcharge in cost, because to remove poorly applied paint from previous resprays may take us more time.
We can give you an exact quote with inspection, but typically it’s no more than £25-50 extra.
Book your brake caliper painting today!
