Polished Calipers
02-13-2006, 11:18 PM
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Polished Calipers My friend and I are wanting to polish our brake calipers, which will give it that shiny, chrome look. Have any of you done this or seen it done?
02-14-2006, 08:36 AM
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I'm going to start on "Project Brakes" when the weather is Ok for a T-shirt.
I don't know if I should do the whole caliper or just the flat part that you'll see through the wheel. I'll do the flat part and some of the wrap-around, but I don't think it's worth doing the whole freakin' thing that nobody can see unless the rim is off. Maybe I'm getting lazy.
I don't know if I should do the whole caliper or just the flat part that you'll see through the wheel. I'll do the flat part and some of the wrap-around, but I don't think it's worth doing the whole freakin' thing that nobody can see unless the rim is off. Maybe I'm getting lazy.
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02-14-2006, 03:55 PM
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i havent done it but im guesing he wet sanded it up to like 1800 ish then went to work with a poligh wheel and some compound. thats what i would do, maby i would start with some brake parts cleaner before the wet sanding
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02-14-2006, 04:40 PM
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guide for polishing.... http://formula.bambeezer.com/calipers.htm check it out, tells you everything you need to know about polishing your calipers
02-14-2006, 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by FIREHAWK#608
I'm going to start on "Project Brakes" when the weather is Ok for a T-shirt.
I don't know if I should do the whole caliper or just the flat part that you'll see through the wheel. I'll do the flat part and some of the wrap-around, but I don't think it's worth doing the whole freakin' thing that nobody can see unless the rim is off. Maybe I'm getting lazy.
I don't know if I should do the whole caliper or just the flat part that you'll see through the wheel. I'll do the flat part and some of the wrap-around, but I don't think it's worth doing the whole freakin' thing that nobody can see unless the rim is off. Maybe I'm getting lazy.
Ha! I knew you'd slip up sooner or later!
My polishing excursion has slowed to nearly nothing because its so COLD!! But when it gets warm again, i may be starting on that project as well.
02-14-2006, 05:17 PM
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I bought everything I need to do this project, Im just kind of lazy and dont feel like jacking up my car, removing the wheel, taping off the area, sanding, grinding, sanding,... etc
02-14-2006, 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by steveo346
This Is Like A Really Bad Repost....i Told Everyone A While Back How To Polish Calipers Like In 04 Or 05'....do A Search
You're obviously not new around here, so you should know "Really Bad Reposts" happen about every 10 minutes in the forum. Halos? "Tripple" Gauge Pods? Billet Grille? Berger Panel? Come on now.
02-14-2006, 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by steveo346
This Is Like A Really Bad Repost....i Told Everyone A While Back How To Polish Calipers Like In 04 Or 05'....do A Search
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More likely 2005...
02-15-2006, 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by 93Hawk
guide for polishing.... http://formula.bambeezer.com/calipers.htm check it out, tells you everything you need to know about polishing your calipers
02-15-2006, 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by steveo346
This Is Like A Really Bad Repost....i Told Everyone A While Back How To Polish Calipers Like In 04 Or 05'....do A Search
02-16-2006, 02:41 PM
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Thanks Reza. I wasn't going to say anything to him, but it was kind of a dick thing to say. If people didn't re-post things on here everyday, no one would have anything to talk about. You would just come on and search everything and leave. Not trying to be rude...but you gotta cut some people some slack.
The polishing is on for Sat. I'll post some pics and let you know how they turn out.
The polishing is on for Sat. I'll post some pics and let you know how they turn out.
02-18-2006, 10:58 AM
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how much time did you guys spend on each caliper?
did you polish the bracket also, or should that just be painted? I'm down on co-op and only make it home every 3 weeks or so, i'm thinking about taking off all my brakes and bringing them back with me so i have something to do after work lol
my roomate will think i'm nuts
did you polish the bracket also, or should that just be painted? I'm down on co-op and only make it home every 3 weeks or so, i'm thinking about taking off all my brakes and bringing them back with me so i have something to do after work lol
my roomate will think i'm nuts
02-19-2006, 07:53 PM
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We ended up not being able to polish them yesterday. It freaking ended up snowing and the roads got all icy. 
So hopefully I can polish them next Sat.
I think that you can polish the bracket, but it would suck to do.
So hopefully I can polish them next Sat.I think that you can polish the bracket, but it would suck to do.
02-20-2006, 08:29 AM
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You can't polish the bracket, it wil rust. You'll need to paint/anodize/chrome the bracket.
When I do mine I probably won't clear it. Just maintain it every two months.
When I do mine I probably won't clear it. Just maintain it every two months.
