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Too bad they don't offer the paint in high-temp versions. I'd love to paint my calipers in redfire. I sent them an email asking if it was possible and will let everyone know their response.
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Here's the response I received regarding brake caliper application:
Sir,
The paint is not designed for hi-temp applications, but it will work on brake calipers. It won’t work on exhaust headers, cylinder heads, that type of extreme heat situations; but brake calipers, valve covers, any medium heat application will be fine.
Sincerely,
ExpressPaint Customer Support
Woohoo! I'm ordering some.
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Sir,
The paint is not designed for hi-temp applications, but it will work on brake calipers. It won’t work on exhaust headers, cylinder heads, that type of extreme heat situations; but brake calipers, valve covers, any medium heat application will be fine.
Sincerely,
ExpressPaint Customer Support
Woohoo! I'm ordering some.
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Originally posted by icemant180@May 18, 2005, 8:56 PM
Be sure to hit your pieces to be painted with a primer first. The paint will adhere better if you do this.
Be sure to hit your pieces to be painted with a primer first. The paint will adhere better if you do this.
Quick "HOW TO" for novice painters
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1 - Sand louvers 400 grit wet/dry or a fine scotch pad.
2 - Prime...let dry (Be sure its dried the proper amount of time...VERY improtant)
3 - Sand (I would use 600grit and wetsand) Try not to sand through thr primer. Some colors like windveil blue are transparent.
4 - Clean with a clean cloth and preferably some wash and wipe...see your local autoparts store. If ya dont have wash and wipe clean with warm water...let dry.
5 - When spraying the paint keep the can at a steady distance and use full strokes over the item. Be patient you will need at least 3 coats to cover. For your basecoat (color) give it about 5 min. between coats to dry.
6 - When spraying your clear give it about 15 min. between coats. Here its improtant to NOT get a heavy spray. You dont want runs. But you still want the clear to go on with a "wetlook". Again patients is VERY key during this stage.
7 - Let dry. Depending on temp. dry times can be anywhere from 2 hrs. +. The longer the better !!
Good Luck !!
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Thanks a million!!! I will be printing this out!! and yes it is primer
Originally posted by flight96@May 19, 2005, 5:31 PM
And READ the instructions. Is it primer or sealer? If its primer you will have to sand it before you paint it.
Quick "HOW TO" for novice painters
1 - Sand louvers 400 grit wet/dry or a fine scotch pad.
2 - Prime...let dry (Be sure its dried the proper amount of time...VERY improtant)
3 - Sand (I would use 600grit and wetsand) Try not to sand through thr primer. Some colors like windveil blue are transparent.
4 - Clean with a clean cloth and preferably some wash and wipe...see your local autoparts store. If ya dont have wash and wipe clean with warm water...let dry.
5 - When spraying the paint keep the can at a steady distance and use full strokes over the item. Be patient you will need at least 3 coats to cover. For your basecoat (color) give it about 5 min. between coats to dry.
6 - When spraying your clear give it about 15 min. between coats. Here its improtant to NOT get a heavy spray. You dont want runs. But you still want the clear to go on with a "wetlook". Again patients is VERY key during this stage.
7 - Let dry. Depending on temp. dry times can be anywhere from 2 hrs. +. The longer the better !!
Good Luck !!![Thumb](https://themustangsource.com/forums/images/smilies/thumb.gif)
And READ the instructions. Is it primer or sealer? If its primer you will have to sand it before you paint it.
Quick "HOW TO" for novice painters
![04](https://themustangsource.com/forums/images/smilies/04.gif)
1 - Sand louvers 400 grit wet/dry or a fine scotch pad.
2 - Prime...let dry (Be sure its dried the proper amount of time...VERY improtant)
3 - Sand (I would use 600grit and wetsand) Try not to sand through thr primer. Some colors like windveil blue are transparent.
4 - Clean with a clean cloth and preferably some wash and wipe...see your local autoparts store. If ya dont have wash and wipe clean with warm water...let dry.
5 - When spraying the paint keep the can at a steady distance and use full strokes over the item. Be patient you will need at least 3 coats to cover. For your basecoat (color) give it about 5 min. between coats to dry.
6 - When spraying your clear give it about 15 min. between coats. Here its improtant to NOT get a heavy spray. You dont want runs. But you still want the clear to go on with a "wetlook". Again patients is VERY key during this stage.
7 - Let dry. Depending on temp. dry times can be anywhere from 2 hrs. +. The longer the better !!
Good Luck !!
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Thanks a million!!! I will be printing this out!! and yes it is primer
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FYI
I just went to order Mineral Grey for my model kit and their site is MIA. Hopefully it's just a server issue and not the whole place.
I just went to order Mineral Grey for my model kit and their site is MIA. Hopefully it's just a server issue and not the whole place.
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[quote=Enfynet,January 8, 2006, 11:47 AM]
FYI
I just went to order Mineral Grey for my model kit and their site is MIA. Hopefully it's just a server issue and not the whole place.
I just finished placing an order and received a $9.39 discount using the coupon code. FYI
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FYI
I just went to order Mineral Grey for my model kit and their site is MIA. Hopefully it's just a server issue and not the whole place.
I just finished placing an order and received a $9.39 discount using the coupon code. FYI
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Thanks for the update.
Glad it was an internet problem and not the whole place. I would hate to have to use brushed paint for the body pieces... It never comes out as good.
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Originally posted by Enfynet@January 8, 2006, 8:15 PM
Thanks for the update.
Glad it was an internet problem and not the whole place. I would hate to have to use brushed paint for the body pieces... It never comes out as good.
Thanks for the update.
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I've used there products in the past and I think they are top notch!
Paul
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NICE!!! Thanks for the tip - I'd been looking for a site like this for a long time.....would you know if they can do the interior Ford colors too? My dealer can't order the "Light Parchament" color for my '05 F-150 - only the medium and dark parchament.....
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Originally posted by HOTLAP@January 8, 2006, 9:38 PM
NICE!!! Thanks for the tip - I'd been looking for a site like this for a long time.....would you know if they can do the interior Ford colors too? My dealer can't order the "Light Parchament" color for my '05 F-150 - only the medium and dark parchament.....
NICE!!! Thanks for the tip - I'd been looking for a site like this for a long time.....would you know if they can do the interior Ford colors too? My dealer can't order the "Light Parchament" color for my '05 F-150 - only the medium and dark parchament.....
They have a "Ford light parchment gold" listed using code BQ.
Paul
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So any of you guys who painted their louvers back in May have any pictures to post or any comments on how the finish came out?
I just droped mine off at an automotive paint shop to be painted for $200, cheapest place I could find, then I stumble across this thread about an hour later.
Anyways, let me know how these things turned out by doing it yourself. I still might be able to get them back before the shop goes into work on them
I just droped mine off at an automotive paint shop to be painted for $200, cheapest place I could find, then I stumble across this thread about an hour later.
Anyways, let me know how these things turned out by doing it yourself. I still might be able to get them back before the shop goes into work on them
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Enfynet @ January 8, 2006, 2:47 PM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
FYI
I just went to order Mineral Grey for my model kit and their site is MIA. Hopefully it's just a server issue and not the whole place.
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We probably crashed it flooding over there to order paint.
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Thanks for the link!
FYI
I just went to order Mineral Grey for my model kit and their site is MIA. Hopefully it's just a server issue and not the whole place.
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We probably crashed it flooding over there to order paint.
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Thanks for the link!
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Bump. I just ordered from them and received a discount for being a member here.
Great place! I'm going to attempt to paint my trunk/taillight panel myself for the first time.
Great place! I'm going to attempt to paint my trunk/taillight panel myself for the first time.
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