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KAR FX Customs
Painted brake calipers — bold color visible through wheel spokes

Caliper Painting

Add a bold performance-inspired detail that makes your wheel setup stand out.

About This Service

What Is Caliper Painting?

Painted brake calipers are one of the classic high-visibility details on a well-built vehicle. Visible through the spokes of your wheels, a sharply painted caliper in red, yellow, gold, or any custom color signals attention to detail and adds a genuine performance feel to the setup.

We use high-temperature automotive paint formulated specifically for brake calipers — capable of handling the extreme heat cycles that brake components produce. The result is a finish that stays sharp and doesn't crack, peel, or fade under real driving conditions.

Why It's Worth It

What You Get

  • High-visibility upgrade visible through wheel spokes
  • High-temp paint formulated for brake caliper heat cycles
  • Available in any custom color — not just red
  • Cleans up cleanly against painted or polished wheels

Our Work

Detail
Painted caliper color close-up with wheel background
Painted caliper on dark wheel — parked vehicle
Caliper painting process in shop — prep and application

What to Expect

The Process

01

Color Selection

We discuss color options and how they'll interact with your wheel and vehicle finish.

02

Caliper Prep & Paint

Calipers are cleaned, masked, and painted with high-temp caliper-specific coating.

03

Cure & Reinstall

Paint cures before wheels are remounted and vehicle is returned.

Common Questions

FAQ

Have a question we didn't answer? Get in touch.

Any color — red, yellow, gold, blue, black, orange, or custom matched. We discuss what looks best with your wheel and vehicle at consultation.

Yes — we use high-temperature caliper paint rated for the heat cycles brake components produce. It won't crack or peel under normal driving.

Yes — stenciled branding or custom text is available as an add-on.

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Get a Quote for Caliper Painting

Tell us about your vehicle and we'll get back to you within 24 hours on weekdays with a detailed quote.

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