is it retarded to paint brembo brake calipers?

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Old 03-18-2010, 07:03 PM
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is it retarded to paint brembo brake calipers?

im really not a fan of gold calipers and would prefer red. can i just paint over with g2 or gotta do prep work? any cons to painting it?
 
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Old 03-18-2010, 07:14 PM
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you would have to remove the exsiting paint 1st.
 
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i dont like the gold either i painted mine
 
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Old 03-19-2010, 01:08 AM
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^ got any pics?
 
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Old 03-19-2010, 01:16 AM
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I was thinking of asking the same thing about my wilwood
 
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Old 03-19-2010, 01:18 AM
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I really don't like the gold, if you have a color theme I say match it up! Now if they just made CF paint...hmmmmmm
 
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Old 03-19-2010, 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by djjg35
i dont like the gold either i painted mine
did u do any prepping like taking off the old paint or u jus went ahead and painted over the gold and watd u use g2?
 
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E_K painted his Brembos red with G2 paint, heres a few pixs.


 
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Old 03-19-2010, 04:32 PM
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^^did he do any prep work? man red is sexy
 
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Sorry idk, PM him.
 
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Old 03-19-2010, 04:38 PM
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i would assume you would have to at the very least sand it down
so the new paint has something to adhere to ..

but im not 100% sure if G2 would need sanding before applying to an already painted surface ......
 
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Go to the brakes/suspension DIY section over at my350z.com. Someone just posted up a DIY on repainting the brembos. Just make sure to cover up the pistons before stripping the original paint.
 
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Originally Posted by saywat?
im really not a fan of gold calipers and would prefer red. can i just paint over with g2 or gotta do prep work? any cons to painting it?
You either have to remove the old paint or just sand it so the new paint has something to adhere to. There aren't any negatives to painting them, just make sure you cover up the vitals (rubber boots, pistons, bleed valve) before you paint. And make sure you cure them properly.
 
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