I'm having some curb damage repaired on two of my "new" LMGT4 wheels, and noticed the shop also does powdercoating. So, I asked about powdercoating my OEM Brembo's, and the guy said I don't need to pull the seals and pistons out to have them done.

The calipers are meticulously clean and leak-free, having been rebuilt recently, but they do have a few small chips I 've touched-up with that Humbrol paint recommended here. They already look pretty nice, but I wanted to spruce them up a bit to match the new LMGT4's.

Any risk of damaging the seals by leaving them in place?

As an aside, if I do get the powdercoating done, I'll need some new 'Brembo' stickers. Anyone know a good source? I'm thinking about keeping the original gold color, so I'd want red stickers.

Thanks for any advice you guys may have.

 

There are links posted on here or g35 driver about getting the decals.

As for removing the pistons and seals.....I would. not because of the heat since they can withstand 450 degrees but the trapped fluid/air can leak while the caliper is curing and cause a blemish in the finish.

If you can, separate the two halfs (unless monoblock) cause if you ever separate them but powdercoat as 1 piece you may chip the finish since it will cure over the mating joint.

prep prep prep. Mask off surfaces and threads that you dont want coated. Remove all paint/coating. Base coat and them a top coat.

Coat all the calipers at once for consistent color.

 

The more I think about it, the more I agree with you. The calipers should have the pistons and seals removed, although I don't think I'll split the halves. Thanks for the reply.

 

Not sure if you can split the halfs on the oem brembos.

 

check this post

https://my350z.com/forum/10322507-post30700.html