Wheel and brake sprays that last

The wheels and brake calipers are among the most stressed parts of the car. They are constantly exposed to dust, water, road salt and high temperatures during braking. The original paintwork on the discs fades and peels off over time, and the calipers usually have no paintwork at all. But the right spray can not only improve the appearance, but also effectively protect these parts from external influences.

COLORIT offers several specialised products that have been developed specifically for this area. They differ in their composition, colour shades and durability.

Overview of recommended products

RUSTBREAKER Wheel Silver
A classic acrylic-based durable silver spray, ideal for quick repairs or repainting of steel wheels.
- Water, oil and salt resistant
- Good adhesion and shine
- Also suitable for older and damaged wheels

Cosmos Lac Brake Caliper
Spray designed specifically for brake calipers. Withstands temperatures up to 800°C while maintaining a rich tint and coverage.
- Suitable for brakes, exhausts, engine parts
- Bold colours (red, blue, yellow)
- Does not require a final varnish or primer

How to properly paint wheels and calipers

It's not only the choice of spray that matters, but also how you prepare the surface and how you paint. The following procedure is universal and applies to all of the products mentioned above.

1. Surface preparation
The wheels and calipers must be clean, dry and free of all dirt. Use a degreaser from the COLORIT range (e.g. technical spray from Cosmos Lac) and a sanding sponge or fine sandpaper to roughen the surface. Also remove rust if present. In the case of major corrosion, you can use Brunox Epoxy as a base.

2. Primer (optional)
For alloy wheels or older surfaces, we recommend using Rustbreaker 1K-Filler to improve paint adhesion and cover fine imperfections. Due to temperatures, primer is generally not used on brake calipers.

3. Paint application
Shake the spray for at least 2 minutes. Paint from a distance of approx. 25 cm in several thin coats. Allow each coat to set for approximately 10-15 minutes. 2-3 coats are ideal, depending on the desired saturation.

4. Drying and fixing
Paints usually dry to the touch within 20 minutes, but full curing takes 24-48 hours. For brakes, it is ideal to carry out a "heat fix" after drying, a short drive with careful braking to burn off and stabilise the paint.

Maintenance and durability

Properly applied, wheel and brake paint will last for several years if cleaned regularly and not painted in extreme conditions (e.g. humidity or frost). For maintenance, we recommend non-aggressive, acid-free cleaners and hand washing; high-pressure cleaners can damage the paint edges

Painting wheels and brake calipers is now easily accessible to the DIYer. Just choose the right products, such as Wheel Spray for a shiny wheel look or Cosmos Lac Brake Caliper for sporty calipers. In the COLORIT range you will find everything you need to make the result not only look good, but also really last.