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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 07:40 AM
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First off, yes, I used the search and found alittle info but Id like to get some more. My question is, can stock exterior car paint be used to paint calipers? My firebird is chameleon with black accents and i'd like to paint my calipers chameleon with a black bracket. I searched and found this picture of a guy who said he used car paint and has been fine. Has anyone else done this and have they had any problems with the paint and the heat?

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It's not a problem.
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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 08:58 AM
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cool thanks. Car is going in for some body and paint work once i finally get my insurance money. Maybe ill have them painted and cleared since he'll be mixin the paint anyway.
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Old Nov 2, 2007 | 07:57 AM
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Originally Posted by jpticar
First off, yes, I used the search and found alittle info but Id like to get some more. My question is, can stock exterior car paint be used to paint calipers? My firebird is chameleon with black accents and i'd like to paint my calipers chameleon with a black bracket. I searched and found this picture of a guy who said he used car paint and has been fine. Has anyone else done this and have they had any problems with the paint and the heat?

that's my husband's 3rd gen.....LOL
Both our cars are painted with PPG, no problems
my old wheels
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Old Nov 2, 2007 | 08:23 AM
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cool thanks. Both of those pictures look amazing!!!
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