Painted Brake Calipers...................Finally!

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Jul 28, 2006 | 02:16 PM

#21

boss429man

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As Soon As I Finish Installing My Super Charger I Will Post Pictures Of The Rotors. Waiting For A Part That Broke During Shipping

Jul 29, 2006 | 09:44 PM

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STANG_IT

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I just painted mine today. Thought since it was overcast today and didn't feel like taking the pony for a ride, I pulled out the tools and went to town. Here's some pics.

PaintedCal1
PaintedCal2
PaintedCal3

Jul 29, 2006 | 09:50 PM

#23

codeman94

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Red calipers look good on any color car....

Jul 30, 2006 | 02:50 AM

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RedDragon777

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From: McAllen, TX

i am going to do mine soon...maybe next week or so and i have a black car with Fanblades so yeah it is going to look mean as HELL

Jul 30, 2006 | 10:36 AM

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BLT2RUN

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Originally Posted by STANG_IT

Nice Job!! Looks great with those wheels.

Aug 1, 2006 | 05:02 PM

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slowjoe24

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Sweet!!

Aug 12, 2006 | 09:37 AM

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slowjoe24

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What is the process for those who have put the Xenon decals on? How long after the paint dry's on the calipers did you wait to put on the decals? HELP??

Aug 12, 2006 | 03:26 PM

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BLT2RUN

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Originally Posted by slowjoe24

What is the process for those who have put the Xenon decals on? How long after the paint dry's on the calipers did you wait to put on the decals? HELP??

I bought my decals a few weeks after I painted the calipers, but I would imagine you could put them on once the paint is dry to the touch. I was able to install mine through the wheel (fanblade) openings. I didn't want to remove the wheels again. They just press on - follow the instructions - very easy.

Aug 12, 2006 | 08:31 PM

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slowjoe24

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I completed it this afternoon.............Wow, I was very happy with the G2 Kit and the Xenon decals! Very easy Mod (Just Sweat & Tears....No Blood!)

Front Caliper:

Rear:

Front without wheel:

Aug 23, 2006 | 10:56 AM

#30

05RedGT

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From: Georgia

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Originally Posted by codeman94

Red calipers look good on any color car....

Anybody have pictures of red calipers with Torch Red?

Oct 24, 2006 | 02:54 PM

#31

James4litre

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My calipers came out kinda crappy, I sanded with 400 grit (before i painted), used the caliper cleaner, but the paint seems bumby, I may have put too many coats i put three. I used the duplicolor kit but it looks bad, does anybody know what i can do, can i sand it and apply another coat, or what should i do, any advice? thanks

Oct 24, 2006 | 03:11 PM

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RockStar

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Brush for Caliper paint

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Originally Posted by TorchRedStang

ive got the g2 caliper paint kit in red but im still too scared to do them. Is the brush that comes with the kit good or have u guys bought another one. also should i cover the rotors or anything else before i start? thanks for any info.

I just did mine last weekend - any brush will work but make sure its NATURAL BRISTLES the pain will melt nylon etc and leave strays all over your paint job. I used the G2 kit and split the paint in half doing two wheels at a time, took longer, but I was doing laundry simultaneously so it was something to do between loads - looks great.