Painting calipers/ fork legs

[Guest]

Hi all. Well, one of these days I am going to start actually working on my project 83 GS750E. I have stripped, cleaned and masked the calipers and front master cylinder. So, do you people have any tips of what products to use to prep and paint them? I plan on going semi-cheap,( because that's how I roll...) I don't need show quality but I want it to look and last decently. So, throw me some idears!
Thanks
Mad

[bikemtn]

Hi all. Well, one of these days I am going to start actually working on my project 83 GS750E. I have stripped, cleaned and masked the calipers and front master cylinder. So, do you people have any tips of what products to use to prep and paint them? I plan on going semi-cheap,( because that's how I roll...) I don't need show quality but I want it to look and last decently. So, throw me some idears!
Thanks
Mad

VHT--caliper paint and primer. You can find it online and at Autozone.

[spyug]

Well now being frugal by nature (I am Scots after all) I go with the less expensive options and have used Rustoleum or Tremclad with great success. I even use these paints on my bodywork and have clear coated over them with no issues. Good multipurpose paint IMHO.

[mrbill5491]

I had my fork lowers powder coated.

[wedoo2]

I wonder how well the powder coating does if brake fluid contacts it? I have never heard an answer for that, or even the question. As far as that is concerned, how about using a good clear coat over your paint job? I have actually used brake fluid to help remove paint.