Published On Mar 27, 2021
Are your brake calipers faded like mine? Repainting them can be time consuming and expensive. I'll show you how to easily restore your faded brake calipers in 5 easy steps on my Porsche Cayenne Turbo. See below for links to supplies used and step-by-step instructions.
Step 0: Lift car and remove wheel
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Step 1: Clean wheel with all-purpose cleaner
--Chemical Guys All Clean: https://amzn.to/31m8l7b
Step 2: Polish brake caliper to remove paint contaminants
--Meguiar's Ultimate Polish: https://amzn.to/31jpKxt
--Microfiber polishing pads: https://amzn.to/3tRsaj9
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Step 3: Touch up paint imperfections with matching brake caliper paint
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--Micro touch up brushes: https://amzn.to/3lRveZA
Step 4: Mask brake rotor and surrounding components
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Step 5: Spray 3 layers of clear coat (1 light, 2 medium) and wait 10 minutes between coats
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