Give me a Brake
#1
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Give me a Brake
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...
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Halfway there
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Done
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The design gets lost pretty fast as you move away from the car
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Two side shots
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Trunk Lid/Spoiler
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Trunk Lid Closeup
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Hood
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Hood Closeup
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New Forum Decal
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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
#3
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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.
#4
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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!
I must say that is some mighty fine BBQ caliper paint there!
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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.
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