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07sctc
South Carolina, US
  • Chief Mechanic
 while i have my car on jackstands with the wheels off waiting for my new rims to arive i figure it is a good time to paint the calipers. does anybody have any suggestions on how to do it and what to use. do you have to take them off to paint or can i jusdt tape them off? thanks in advance

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[#] Jun 11, 2008 01:49am
EdgarG
Lawrenceville
Georgia, US
  • Detailer
 Just use tape and news paper to cover the area, just sand it than use caliper paint. wont take more than an hour.

[#] Jun 11, 2008 01:55am
O5_TRD_tC
California, US
  • Vehicle Designer
 just get a brush paint kit. No need for masking

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[#] Jun 11, 2008 01:55am
Crash
Clovis
New Mexico, US
  • Godlike Advisor
 I taped mine off completely with no-residue tape. I sanded each caliper down and then used engine block paint. The paint is extremely durable and gives a very thick coat and deep color. Some prefer caliper paint because thats what it is meant for, but I like the color selection you get out of engine block paint. Spray on 1-2 light coats, then follow on with 2 more thicker coats. Let each coat sit for roughly 5 minutes before applying the next coat. This is how I did mine anyway, and I love how it turned out.


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[#] Jun 11, 2008 02:01am
07sctc
South Carolina, US
  • Chief Mechanic
 that was quick!!! the only reason i haven't done it yet is cuz i figured that i would have to take them off and apart to paint and if you have done that you know it is a b!tch haha. i will be at autozone tomorrow to take back some stuff ill be gettin me some paint for these bad boys.

what color should i do...silver car, silver rims with polished lip.
i'm thinking blue or yellow.

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[#] Jun 11, 2008 02:07am
EdgarG
Lawrenceville
Georgia, US
  • Detailer
 gold would look nice.

[#] Jun 11, 2008 02:10am
Crash
Clovis
New Mexico, US
  • Godlike Advisor
 I prefer red or blue for a color like that. Im just not a fan of gold rims or gold calipers. Black would look pretty damn good too, but would stick out less.


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[#] Jun 11, 2008 02:26am
07sctc
South Carolina, US
  • Chief Mechanic
 gold and silver together just doesn't do it for me, but thanks for the suggestion. i haven't though of red, but that might be hot! my led theme is blue, thats why i was thinking blue, but black would be a nice low profile choice.


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[#] Jun 11, 2008 04:00am
Crash
Clovis
New Mexico, US
  • Godlike Advisor
 Then blue or black are your obvious choices. OR, go with a blue/silver 2 toned caliper job, that would look good too.


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[#] Jun 11, 2008 04:01am
07sctc
South Carolina, US
  • Chief Mechanic
 dam the choices!

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[#] Jun 11, 2008 04:02am
Crash
Clovis
New Mexico, US
  • Godlike Advisor
 I personally would go with the solid blue. The duplicolor engine paint I bought has a real dark blue to it. When a few coats are applied, and a clear coat over it, its very good looking. If you look at my profile, I have pictures of the calipers up there.


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[#] Jun 11, 2008 04:07am
07sctc
South Carolina, US
  • Chief Mechanic
 the blue does look good! thats the way i will probably go...or maybe i'll paint each a differnt color...hahaha...jk.

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[#] Jun 11, 2008 04:24am
Crash
Clovis
New Mexico, US
  • Godlike Advisor
 Hahaha, please dont do that!!! I honestly think the solid dark blue is your best option. It will most likely match the LED setup you have the best.


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[#] Jun 11, 2008 04:25am
07sctc
South Carolina, US
  • Chief Mechanic
 what grit did you sand them with, did you prime them?


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[#] Jun 11, 2008 04:25am
Crash
Clovis
New Mexico, US
  • Godlike Advisor
 I sanded with 1000 grit, it was a little less than what I should have I think. It was enough to clean off all the dirt and grime "not that there was much build up, only 15k miles on my car when I did it". It took a LONG time though, get something a little rougher. I did not prime it, didnt figure it would be needed. The color came out good without it, and had some good base layers to hold the heavier coats on well.


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[#] Jun 11, 2008 04:27am

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