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Freddi's Brake Caliper Painting Guide

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Old 08-10-2004, 11:49 PM
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Thanks again for the write up, got it done today
I only went through 2 cans of cleaner albeit they were the big ones
And only 2 cans of paint, about 6 coats each.
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Nice write-up! As soon as I get my new rims, which probably won't be until next spring/summer, I will be painting my calipers. I did the calipers on the Bonne without having to take anything apart. I just took extra time in masking off parts. They held up very well.

This time I will be using the brush-on brake paint. I found a kit at Advance Auto that comes with the brake cleaner as well. Hopefully it will work as well as the spray I used on the Bonne.
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Um... gross, but nice instructions?
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How do you stop the paint from bubbling up along the leading edge of the hood?
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How do you stop the paint from bubbling up along the leading edge of the hood?
you need to start a new topic if you arent talking about painting your calipers. unless i misunderstood your post. :?
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painting the calipurs takes like 6 mins a side. Lol nice instructions tho never thought it be that difficult never had a problem with the overspray.
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Originally Posted by 1995SESC495HP
painting the calipurs takes like 6 mins a side. Lol nice instructions tho never thought it be that difficult never had a problem with the overspray.


I can get it done in less time too, but almost three years later mine still look like this:



You might get that durability from a quicky job, but I'll guarentee you will, if you slow down a bit.
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