Got my calipers painted. Look!!!!!!
How do you guys clean the calipers before applying the paint ?
I imagine there is brake dust and dirt on them, so it's important to clean that up for better results.....
I'm about to do mine, but I need to wait for warmer day. It's not a good idea to apply coats in 40 degree temps....
I imagine there is brake dust and dirt on them, so it's important to clean that up for better results.....
I'm about to do mine, but I need to wait for warmer day. It's not a good idea to apply coats in 40 degree temps....
The duplicolor kit comes with a spray brake cleaner. Just spray it on and use a wire brush to clean real good. I didn't use any clear coat but I've read where you can. I don't think you'll need it.
Originally Posted by 98SuperSport
did you put any clear on them?
I will post pics tomorrow. Used goof-off cleaner to clean the calipers with, that **** is an awesome cleaner...
And with VHT caliper paint you don't need any primer at all.
No freagin clear coat it will burn off and look like ****.
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Originally Posted by Kage
No freagin clear coat it will burn off and look like ****.
I haven't had ANY issues with my clear coated ones. I am sure if some guys I know can put it on their engine blocks with out issues you can put it on brake calipers too.
Originally Posted by bdr_ws6
Says who?
I haven't had ANY issues with my clear coated ones. I am sure if some guys I know can put it on their engine blocks with out issues you can put it on brake calipers too.
I haven't had ANY issues with my clear coated ones. I am sure if some guys I know can put it on their engine blocks with out issues you can put it on brake calipers too.
Why ITF would you want to put clear coat on calipers of a DD anyway. Calipers get hotter then eng. block......
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I like the look of the red calipers on your car. But, I think it would look alittle better if you would have painted the brackets black. The red on the brackets makes them stand out to much for my taste. Otherwise I like it!
Not to steal your tread but, I polished my calipers and left the brackets the cadium color.
Not to steal your tread but, I polished my calipers and left the brackets the cadium color.
Last edited by HAWKVERT; Mar 24, 2007 at 02:56 AM.
Originally Posted by HAWKVERT
I like the look of the red calipers on your car. But, I think it would look alittle better if you would have painted the brackets black. The red on the brackets makes them stand out to much for my taste.
That's how i did mine in 2/tone.
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From: Vancouver,[KITSILANO].B.C. Canada *WestCoast*
Originally Posted by 1meantransam
looks good, mine are red also
Originally Posted by ZROCWS6
Where did you get those rotors? And are those rims black chrome or is the lighting just messing with me?
