So I got to washing a winters worth of winter grime off the Venom Tuesday (I dont try to wash the candy paint in the winter, too brittle) and for the last two days I claybarred and waxed it, changed the rear brakes that rusted over the winter, scrubbed all 4 wheels off the car, and repainted all the calipers.

Winters ravage...
GXP4-16-09009.jpg?t=1239931505

Halfway there

GXP4-16-09013.jpg?t=1239931611

Done
GXP4-16-09020.jpg?t=1239931669

The design gets lost pretty fast as you move away from the car
GXP4-16-09040.jpg?t=1239931782

Two side shots

GXP4-16-09023.jpg?t=1239931890

GXP4-16-09024.jpg?t=1239931964

Trunk Lid/Spoiler
GXP4-16-09044.jpg?t=1239932036

Trunk Lid Closeup

GXP4-16-09043.jpg?t=1239932135

Hood

GXP4-16-09031.jpg?t=1239932182

Hood Closeup
GXP4-16-09029.jpg?t=1239932261

New Forum Decal

GXP4-16-09037.jpg?t=1239932450

Looking good Venom, love that paint. I so want to get mine detailed but with everything ripped up here, what'* the point.

With the wife moving in last fall and the couple round trips to Cincinnati to get our other house sold, it'* been a long time coming. I took my time and was gentle, but persistent, and she'* looking good again. The wheels took over 4 hours total. Lots of soaking, Pinesol, and Iron Out. Best thing going for getting semi-metallic brake grunge off.

Looking very nice Venom! I love that paint and I know the photos don't do it justice.

I must say that is some mighty fine BBQ caliper paint there!

LOL! I am partial to BBQ paint. Not to shiny, not to dull, high heat, thick and doesnt run, and Hey! 1 $2.99 can does all four. And I hit everything that can be seen through the wheels and things like brake line fittings prone to rust. Here'* a shot if the front tire and brake. I was amazed at how good the 4 year old wheels came out. And didnt scratch them.

It looks really good. The wheels look great for being 4 years old!

Thanx, at $800 a piece to replace OEM, I park like a foot away from curbs.

I don't blame you! My chrome swirlies still look good on mine and I do the same thing....those friggin wheels are not cheap either!

Great work cleaning her up John! I'm going to have to try the BBQ paint trick now to....

When will you learn black is the best color

It'* looking like it should Johnny.. well done.

Kev.. got my set for $375