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Originally posted by Montrose+March 14, 2005, 12:12 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Montrose @ March 14, 2005, 12:12 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-azlitigator@March 14, 2005, 12:55 PM
I just bought a better one from the craft department at Wallyworld and it worked great. I'll be doing the same on the 'Stang when we get new wheels for it!
I just bought a better one from the craft department at Wallyworld and it worked great. I'll be doing the same on the 'Stang when we get new wheels for it!
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Somehow I always figured that was an Arizona thing. Most people I know here call Walmart Wallyworld. Some, however, call Walmart things that the profanity filters definitely would NOT like!!
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Originally Posted by Montrose,March 14, 2005, 3:56 PM
[. I painted one caliper, then the next. By the time I made a full round, the first caliper was dry enough for the second coat. I waited 24 hours, put the decals on, then the wheels, and drove off. I did it back in Dec, and have had no problems.
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Yup, I did it in a garage. Left it there over night.
Originally Posted by Bhead32,March 14, 2005, 6:38 PM
Another question I have is: If you use the cut out spot in the frame like it says in the instructions to jack the car up then where do you place the jack stands.
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I always place the jack stands under the frame. When I do mine I will be using 4 jacks stands. Lift the car up with a floor jack and place the stands under the frame at the front. Lift the rear, place jack stands under the frame and then remove all 4 tires. Do all 4 brakes at once, let the car sit a day and off to the races I go
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Originally posted by adrenalin@March 15, 2005, 8:45 AM
I always place the jack stands under the frame.
I always place the jack stands under the frame.
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Originally posted by adrenalin@March 15, 2005, 8:45 AM
I always place the jack stands under the frame. When I do mine I will be using 4 jacks stands. Lift the car up with a floor jack and place the stands under the frame at the front. Lift the rear, place jack stands under the frame and then remove all 4 tires. Do all 4 brakes at once, let the car sit a day and off to the races I go![Smile](https://themustangsource.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
I always place the jack stands under the frame. When I do mine I will be using 4 jacks stands. Lift the car up with a floor jack and place the stands under the frame at the front. Lift the rear, place jack stands under the frame and then remove all 4 tires. Do all 4 brakes at once, let the car sit a day and off to the races I go
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I have been driving my car since November. The original paint on the calipers is wearing off. I'd say I have no concerns. I am going to clean them up really well before I paint them.
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Originally posted by adrenalin@March 15, 2005, 10:22 AM
I have been driving my car since November. The original paint on the calipers is wearing off. I'd say I have no concerns. I am going to clean them up really well before I paint them.
I have been driving my car since November. The original paint on the calipers is wearing off. I'd say I have no concerns. I am going to clean them up really well before I paint them.
I'm chomping at the bit to get this steed on the road.
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First jack the rear up under the rear diff. place jack stands under the frame. Next jack the front , using only one side at a time place jack stand on that side of thr frame and go to the other side and do the same. Take all four wheels off and calipers apart. Leave the piston part of the caliper connected to the car, while taking the "frame" off (frame meaning the part of the caliper that does not include the pistons). Tape over pistons and wheel wells and hang the caliper in a way in which you can paint them. set all four "frames" on the ground to paint. I know it might sound cheesey, but I used paint from a local auto parts store. Just be sure to get the 1200 degree paint. I used three coats, waiting about 30 minutes between coats. Then waited 24 hours and put it all back together. Then drove around for about 2 hours, because the directions say to heat them for an hour or two at 300 to 400 degrees for best results. Hope this helps
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Originally posted by Bhead32@March 14, 2005, 6:38 PM
Another question I have is: If you use the cut out spot in the frame like it says in the instructions to jack the car up then where do you place the jack stands.
Another question I have is: If you use the cut out spot in the frame like it says in the instructions to jack the car up then where do you place the jack stands.
on the rear use the rear end and on the front use the frame to the inside of the cut out (look further under your car and you will see it). It also connects to some suspension parts in the front
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OK, shame on me for actually reading the owners manual but it is very specific and says do not jack up the car using the differential. I've done that on other cars myself but Ford warns against it on the new Mustang.
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Originally posted by Hellcat6@March 15, 2005, 10:05 PM
OK, shame on me for actually reading the owners manual but it is very specific and says do not jack up the car using the differential. I've done that on other cars myself but Ford warns against it on the new Mustang.![Dunno](https://themustangsource.com/forums/images/smilies/dunno.gif)
OK, shame on me for actually reading the owners manual but it is very specific and says do not jack up the car using the differential. I've done that on other cars myself but Ford warns against it on the new Mustang.
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oh well too late
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Hubby painted the calipers on my Stang yesterday...I think they look great!! Found the paint at Wal Mart in the automotive dept. Followed instructions...used the jack found in the trunk. Can't wait to drive the car tomorrow. (Got through late afternoon)
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Originally posted by Hellcat6@March 15, 2005, 9:05 PM
OK, shame on me for actually reading the owners manual but it is very specific and says do not jack up the car using the differential. I've done that on other cars myself but Ford warns against it on the new Mustang.![Dunno](https://themustangsource.com/forums/images/smilies/dunno.gif)
OK, shame on me for actually reading the owners manual but it is very specific and says do not jack up the car using the differential. I've done that on other cars myself but Ford warns against it on the new Mustang.
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Hey Teddybear155 Carol Thanks for the advice we found the Duplicolor brush kit at Canadian Tire and now just need to pick a day we do not want to drive do them and let it sit a day. Ed
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Well I got in all on blocks cleaned and preped go in to eat and the kid knew what I was doing and goes out and stars the ball rolling ! did pretty well too ! Woot and Thanks Montrose for the tip on Duplicolor the little kit worked well , but the brush not good Best have a spare handy ED