Anyone paint there brake calipers gunmetal if so what did you use?
08-05-2005, 12:45 PM
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Anyone paint there brake calipers gunmetal if so what did you use? Thinking about painting my brake calipers a gunmetal color and wanted to make sure I use the right paint. I have heard of people using PPG paint on there brakes without any problems, this true? If so I could use pretty much any factory color and have it mixed in a spray can or maybe brush it on.
Is primer needed?
Whats better spray it on or brush it on?
Is primer needed?
Whats better spray it on or brush it on?
08-05-2005, 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Teri9672
PPG paint - sprayed with a gun, decaled then clear coated.
BTW, how's the "Yellin' SS" coming along?
08-05-2005, 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by AnimalSS
Teri, do you do all this paint and body stuff yourself? And, if so, do you have your own shop or do you do this stuff at home?
BTW, how's the "Yellin' SS" coming along?
BTW, how's the "Yellin' SS" coming along?
Yes, he paints and does all his own work.
yellin' - we are waiting for the roll cage to be powder coated. Can't do much more until we get that installed.
08-05-2005, 05:25 PM
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Wow, those look nice! One thing I noticed was the chrome/polished bracket piece, I'm just wondering if you know if he sent it to a chromer or just polished it up real pretty, I'd love to get that look onto my calipers.
08-05-2005, 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Ling_650vette
Damn, wish I was closer to TX I'd hit y'all up for some paint work
With respect to what few picks I've seen of his work, Teri, your husband is obviously very good at what he does. I have some friends at the local Chevy dealer's body shop who always do my work. They are very, very good but, being an artist, I know the difference between someone whose trying to get the job done and someone who puts their heart into it.
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08-06-2005, 08:36 AM
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Originally Posted by tranzam01
Teri9672 - how do you keep those brackets from rusting
Teri, whats up?, tell Tim I said hello, what's the story on "Yellin"?, I haven't heard about this one....
08-06-2005, 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Blu Beast
They are chromed.......no rusting......
Teri, whats up?, tell Tim I said hello, what's the story on "Yellin"?, I haven't heard about this one....
Teri, whats up?, tell Tim I said hello, what's the story on "Yellin"?, I haven't heard about this one....
That makes sense
08-06-2005, 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Blu Beast
They are chromed.......no rusting......
Teri, whats up?, tell Tim I said hello, what's the story on "Yellin"?, I haven't heard about this one....
Teri, whats up?, tell Tim I said hello, what's the story on "Yellin"?, I haven't heard about this one....
Yellin' SS is our new project car
http://www.villagephotos.com/pubbrow...der_id=1369356
08-06-2005, 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by AnimalSS
With respect to what few picks I've seen of his work, Teri, your husband is obviously very good at what he does. I have some friends at the local Chevy dealer's body shop who always do my work. They are very, very good but, being an artist, I know the difference between someone whose trying to get the job done and someone who puts their heart into it.
He is almost a one man shop.................
He's the painter, the parts changer, part time body man, the receptionist, the bookkeeper, the office manager, the estimate guy, the supervisor and the boss!!!!!!
He has only 3 other employees at the shop.
08-06-2005, 11:42 PM
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Well damn Teri, the new project looks fantastic!........I know I'm hijacking the thread but the rotiserie(sp) pics are awesome, nice color choice too.........
I guess I need to pay attention to the Texas forum more so I know where you guys are hanging out.......
I guess I need to pay attention to the Texas forum more so I know where you guys are hanging out.......
