Caliper Painting, any colour you like.
Custom-mixed brake caliper painting in Durham and the North East. OEM-grade paint, 12-month warranty, finished in 2 to 3 hours so you wait, not your car.
A factory finish, in any colour.
Our Caliper Painting service is the perfect way to upgrade the look of your vehicle while keeping a durable, factory-quality finish. After years of experience we've perfected a method that guarantees a beautiful finish in as little as 2 hours. Before painting, we thoroughly sand down the calipers and hubs to ensure a smooth surface, so the finish lasts.
We're based in County Durham, near Tesco Extra in Dragonville, at Unit 1, Dragonville Industrial Park, Durham, DH1 2XJ. Easy reach from Newcastle, Sunderland, Darlington and Teesside.
12-month warranty
OEM-grade paint engineered to handle heat, cold, wheel acid, brake fluid and brake dust. If it fails within 12 months we repaint it, no charge.
Any colour you like
Custom mixed at no extra charge. Favourites include Ferrari Rosso Red, BMW Estoril Blue, Porsche Acid Green and Lamborghini Arancio.
2 to 3 hour fit
No need to leave your car for days. Grab a coffee at Starbucks, Tesco or McDonald's two minutes walk away while we work.
Hub painting included
The bit behind the wheel that goes rusty. We sand and repaint it in a complementary colour, satin black or wheel silver works on most cars.
The Difference
Before and after.
Drag the slider to see the transformation. Range Rover SVR, painted in Brembo red.
Before
After
One price, custom colour, full job.
No charge for custom-mixed colours. Free Audi RS, Tesla, Ford RS or Brembo stickers if you want them. Hubs included.
All 4 calipers & hubs
- Fully sanded down to remove old paint and imperfections
- Etch primer + multiple base coat layers in your colour
- 3 layers of heat-resistant lacquer for durability
- Hubs sanded and painted in a complementary colour
- Free custom-mixed colours, free logo stickers
- 12-month warranty on the caliper paint
Couldn't fault them. Brought my BMW M3 in, picked the colour, two and a half hours later they looked factory. Properly impressed.
Pick a slot, get it booked.
Live availability for Caliper Painting at our Durham workshop. Mon to Sat, 9am to 4:30pm.
From rough to finished, in 2 to 3 hours.
Drop the car off, grab a coffee at Tesco or Starbucks two minutes away, come back to a finished job.
Drop off
Roll into the workshop. We log the car, agree the colour, and you're free to head off.
Sand & prep
Calipers and hubs sanded down to remove every imperfection. Etch primer goes on first.
Paint & lacquer
Multiple base coats in your custom colour, then 3 layers of heat-resistant lacquer.
Cure & collect
Paint cures, we double-check, you come back. New calipers, same day, drive away.
Six of our most-asked-for finishes.
Custom mixed at no extra charge. If you've got a specific factory colour in mind, send us the code and we'll match it exactly.
Ferrari Rosso Red
Estoril Blue
Lambo Orange
Lambo Yellow
Cupra Bronze
AMG Gold
Got a different colour in mind? Just ask. We mix any factory or RAL code at no extra charge.
Slide to see before & after
Drag the handle to reveal the transformation.
From Range Rover SVR to Tesla Model S
A snapshot of recent caliper painting jobs at our Durham workshop.
What our caliper customers are saying.
Real Google reviews from drivers who've had their calipers done at our Durham workshop.
"Had calipers painted, faultless job, professional service from start to finish! Highly recommended. Will be using again."
"Had my brake calipers painted yesterday by Michael and they look spot on, they make the car really stand out and they were a great price as well. Super friendly staff, will defo be going back."
"Utopia did the calipers on my car today, very tidy work and very pleased with the outcome."
"Professional and prompt job, would definitely recommend."
Everything you might want to know
How much does caliper painting cost?
All four calipers and hubs is £299. Two front calipers and hubs is £199. Both prices include hub painting, custom-mixed colours, free logo stickers (Audi RS, Tesla, Ford RS, Brembo) and our 12-month warranty. The 2-front price isn't half because the time on the job is the same as a full set.
How long does caliper painting take?
2 to 3 hours including drying time, whether you're getting all four done or just the fronts. You can wait at our Durham workshop or grab a coffee at Tesco, Starbucks or McDonald's two minutes walk away. No need to leave the car overnight.
How long does caliper paint last?
Done properly with OEM-grade paint and three layers of heat-resistant lacquer, the finish will last for years. Our 12-month warranty covers fading, peeling and bubbling on the caliper paint itself. Some of our earliest customers from 2016 still have the original finish looking great.
Is caliper painting safe? Will it affect my brakes?
Yes, it's completely safe. We do the work with the calipers in situ on the car so there's no risk of disturbing the brake components. The paint is heat-resistant and stays well away from the brake pads, discs and pistons. Braking performance is unchanged.
What kind of paint do you use on the calipers?
OEM-grade automotive paint specifically engineered for brake calipers. It's designed to handle extreme heat from braking, plus exposure to wheel acid, brake fluid and brake dust without fading. We follow it with three layers of heat-resistant lacquer for added durability.
Do you remove the calipers to paint them?
No, this isn't a full caliper refurbishment. We achieve extremely high quality results with the calipers in situ on the car. This is to ensure the safety of the brake calipers and pads is not compromised by the potential for human error when disassembling and reassembling brake components. The finished result is just as good, as you can see from the gallery above.
What colour do most people choose?
By far the most common is Red. We don't just use a normal RAL red either, we use Ferrari Rosso Red. Second most common is BMW Estoril Blue, the colour that comes on BMW uprated calipers as standard, we have the perfect match. Third is Porsche Acid Green, a colour that stands out from a mile away.
How long until I can wash my car?
We recommend you don't wash your car for at least 3 days, to let the paint fully cure. Also avoid any seriously heavy braking in those first few days, as excessive brake dust can bond with the paint while it's still curing.
Can the caliper colour be changed later?
Yes, no problem at all. We can get your vehicle booked back in, sand down the existing paint and repaint in any colour you wish.
Does my car need to be clean before arriving?
No, it doesn't really matter how dirty your vehicle is for caliper painting. Your car may leave us a little dusty from the sanding, so don't bother washing it immediately before the appointment.
Will my car still pass an MOT?
Yes, no problem at all. The colour of your calipers makes no difference to an MOT.
What if there's an issue with the paint?
If you have any issues within the first 12 months of having your caliper painted at Utopia Tints, we will diagnose the issue and repaint the caliper free of charge, under warranty.
How do I book in?
Easiest way is to use the booking widget on this page. Otherwise, message us on Facebook or Instagram, call or text 07795 225 028, email info@utopiatints.co.uk, or use our contact form.
Caliper painting across the North East.
Our workshop is in Durham, just off the A1 at Dragonville Industrial Park. Customers travel to us from all over the North East.
Calipers we've painted, on every make & model
Add-ons that pair perfectly
Any questions, just ask.
Whether you've got a colour in mind, an unusual car, or just want a chat before booking, get in touch. We answer every message personally and most quotes go out the same day.
Our Recent Caliper Painting Projects
