Slightly OT: Brake caliper painting, Tips, guidance |
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Slightly OT: Brake caliper painting, Tips, guidance |
ninefourteener |
Jun 24 2004, 12:11 PM
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Perfectly Normal Guy :) Group: Members Posts: 1,216 Joined: 3-June 03 From: St. Louis, MO Member No.: 779 |
Ok, so I just put a really sweet set of 18's on my Acura... I want to paint the calipers.
Ok.... let the anti-rice comments start here Anyway... I found some kits to do it on e-bay for $18, plus like $12 for shipping. Advance auto parts has the same kit for $15. Question: Has anyone used it? Does it work? Tips to get it to look good? BTW.. I know you folks like pics.. here ya go: Attached image(s) |
tat2dphreak |
Jun 24 2004, 12:32 PM
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stoya, stoya, stoya Group: Benefactors Posts: 8,797 Joined: 6-June 03 From: Wylie, TX Member No.: 792 Region Association: Southwest Region |
QUOTE(Andyrew @ Jun 24 2004, 01:27 PM) I went to pep boys and bought the highest temp brake paint they had. Let me see.. Plasti Kote is what I bought. Red.. About hmm... 400 miles? They still look good, but they could use a good cleaning (strong soap will be needed to cut the brake dust). Also when painting, give them plenty of coats, and do not nick the paint. The paint gets a "powdercoated" feel once you use the calipers, ie get them hot. Then the paint is on there good. Andrew yep, same stuff I got... |
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