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Aug 16, 2002 | 10:30 PM

770Guy

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From: ATLANTA

Painted Caliper Questions!

Ok, I have a series of questions:

1. Do I need High Temp Paint?
2. Do I have to primer them?
3. Does a clear coat help that much?

thanks!

Aug 16, 2002 | 11:07 PM

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Re: Painted Caliper Questions!

1. I'd go with VHT brand caliper paint.
2. Not with VHT.
3. I'm not sure if VHT makes the caliper paint in clear but if they do it wouldn't hurt.

Good luck with your project.
Al

Aug 16, 2002 | 11:19 PM

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Re: Painted Caliper Questions!

I used Plati-kote 'caliper paint'. The color is the perfect red. You can clear over it with Duplicolor high temp clearcoat. They'll look perfect.

<img src="http://store5.yimg.com/I/afterthoughtsauto_1699_6071397" alt=" - " />

Aug 17, 2002 | 07:04 AM

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Re: Painted Caliper Questions!

I used:

1. Primer (1 coat)
2. Duplicolor "automotive" paint (i think)
It was not high temp paint though. (3 coats)
3. High temp clear coat.
4. Caliper decals from Afterthoughts Auto.

I am extremely happy with my results.
There are a few pics in my sig. Not ver clear though, sorry.

Dan

Aug 17, 2002 | 08:29 AM

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Re: Painted Caliper Questions!

Thanks guys! Thats exactly what I needed to know

Aug 17, 2002 | 11:17 AM

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Re: Painted Caliper Questions!

Have fun cleanin them. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

Aug 20, 2002 | 07:27 AM

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Re: Painted Caliper Questions!

let's see some pics!

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Aug 21, 2002 | 02:21 PM

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Re: Painted Caliper Questions!

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Fletch:
Can you get a wide variety of colors?<hr /></blockquote>On the paint?? Yes, the high temp engine paint from Plasti-Kote and Dupli-Color is available in a wide range of colors.

On the decals?? Right now only available in brushed chrome.