Hi
I'm in the process of painting my brake calipers and wanted to know if anyone has painted their turbo heat shield? And wondered if the caliper paint would work? My heat shield looks like it could use some love. Your thoughts?

5310Mini

 

considered polish/buff rather than paint? Make it shine and no worries about the paint not handling the heat.

for paint I'd look at engine paints which typically have a higher temp rating than the caliper paints

https://www.eastwood.com/paints/hi-t...ne-paints.html

and if you look further at Eastwood they have paints for exhaust components good to 1400 degrees .... wasn't the introduction of the heat shield on the turbo due to excessive heat (going back to early GEN2 and melting hood scoop inserts ...... and doesn't the turbo get spun by exhaust .......)



Provides a brilliant matte silver sheen that resists up to 1400°

$10 for a rattle can

 

The heat shield will be hundreds of degrees cooler than the turbo, except maybe right at the attachment point. There's a good chance it will work. No issues trying if you have some left over.

Grill (BBQ) paint will definitely work.

 

 

If applicable you might also consider ceramic coating which most powder coating shops offer. I had the headers coated on my Harley last year and they only cost 65.00 for the set. Whatever you decide consider heat management because you definitely don't want to create a barrier whereas the heat from the turbo is going to get trapped under the cover. I've seen more than a few plastic engine parts toasted as a result of aftermarket shields. Turbos generate lots of heat, and continuous heat soak can lead to more problems than flaking paint.

 

I decided to paint my turbo heat shield with VHT high temp paint. I also lined the inside with ThermoTec heat barrier. Both are good for up to 2000 degrees. Should give me at least or better protection as a after market heat shield at a fraction of the cost. Hardest part was getting the shield off and on. Time will tell. Painted black it look pretty good too.