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Old 9/11/06 | 06:24 PM
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Yea, come to think of it, the cheap Testors pack with the white handles may work. I would use the supplied brush for the major coverage and try the model brushes for the close stuff.
Old 9/11/06 | 06:53 PM
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yeah, that's what i figured.... I'll let you guys know how it turns out, when i finally get to it... Thanks
Old 9/12/06 | 06:08 AM
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AFChief: - do you have more closeup picture of your GT badge with the 281 additonal badge (your avatar)? Looks nice!
Old 9/12/06 | 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by AFChief
Did mine in Red over the weekend. No way you can get a complete coverage with the caliper on. I'm going to order another kit and do it again when I change pads (maybe the Hawk upgrade). Errant brush strokes drove me crazy! TIP- If you use different brushes, make sure the glue holding the bristles is compatible with the paint. My first caliper has bristles all over it. The brush that comes with the kit is cheap, but spreads the paint well. Looks OK with the wheels on.
The very reason I prefer to tape, cover and spray.
Old 9/12/06 | 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by lattjolarsson
AFChief: - do you have more closeup picture of your GT badge with the 281 additonal badge (your avatar)? Looks nice!
Old 9/17/06 | 04:49 PM
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Done! Hey guys, thought i would pop a pic of my finished caliper.....
I personally did 1 per day.....it is very do-able that way, just make sure to properly mix the right ratios and your golden. I knew i would not have the patience to attempt all 4 at once, and after working with the paint and seeing how it likes to get tacky rather quick, i am glad i did it this way. My advice like others have said is brush selection, the supplied one is fine.... I purchaced some solder flux brushes from a local hardware store (about .40 a piece) and found by coating 1st cote then alowing it to set for 15mts and using a new brush for the second cote is the way to go. I am VERY pleased with the end result. Now if it holds up as good as it looks i will be very happy, which it should as the finish looks almost like another has said, like powdercote! Very durable and hard.

Joe, as you can see.... i changed my mind on the graphics! Hope your not upset w/me, i will send them back to you if you would like, i noticed on their website they had the Brembo graphix, and since i am cloneing a Gt500 this was for sure the way to go..... I love 'em!
Much cheaper too! I'll post up more as it will look even better once my black SVT center caps arrive from K/C..... it will show the calipers off even more. Thanks for the cool thread! Great idea, i'm glad i did it!
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Old 9/17/06 | 09:02 PM
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Hey.....No problem.....keep em or pass them on to someone else. They look Great!!! Keep the pics coming as the mods go along.
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