This is a simple
project that will make your Sorento look really
cool. In just a couple of our it can be completed
and achieve excellent results. Here is what you
need:
-
Hi-temp
spray paint. I used Plasti-kote HI TEMP 1500°F
Aluminum
- Old newspapers
- Masking tape
Please follow basic
safety precautions. Make sure your Sorento is in
PARKING and the hand brake is engaged. also make
sure the car is in a flat, even surface. It is
always recommended to wear eye protection and
gloves. Now, let's have fun...
Step 1.
Remove the 4 wheels and put the car on 4 jack stands
(if you prefer do the front first, then the back).
This would be a nice time to clean the inside of the
rims.

Inside of
the wheel after thorough cleaning.
Step 2. I
had excellent results without removing the calipers.
DON'T REMOVE THE CALIPERS unless you know what
you are doing. Proceed to carefully mask the
caliper with the old newspapers. Make sure you mask
the disc, lines, bolts, rubber parts and anything
else you don't want to hit. Keep in mind you only
need to paint the front side and a couple inches
back on the side and top, the rest is unseen when
the wheel is on.

Masked front
caliper ready to be painted.
Step 3.
Please, don't forget to mask the wheel well. I'm
sure you don't want caliper paint on your Sorento's
body :-). Also cover the floor just to make sure you
don't get anybody mad.

Properly masked
wheel well.
Step 4. When
all the calipers are properly masked, start applying
a light paint coat, using short strokes in order to
avoid any running and dripping. The Plasti-kote
paint actually covers really good. After applying
the first coat wait at least 15 minutes to apply the
second one. After you make sure you have covered
everything, leave it to dry around 2-3 hours.

Front
caliper result |

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Step 5. I
didn't do this, but you should seriously consider
it. Paint the drums now, or you will regret it. With
time they will get a lot of rust and will take away
the good look off newly painted calipers. Since I
didn't do it the first time, I will have to do it
soon cause they look bad!!!
Step 6.
Remove all the masking. Reinstall wheels.

Rear caliper
result.
Step 7. Wash
the SUV and shine those tires!!!

Awesome look after
tire is installed!! |