Anyone Ever Painted Their Calipers or Rotors? - Page 2 - G35Driver

Aug 18, 2011 | 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by blazeplacid

The duplicolor kit lasted about 4 months before I had to take the paint off with acetone

G2 is a much nicer paint. I believe its an epoxy based or mixed paint Goes on much easier. Im not sure what G35844 meant by it being a pain. Its as easy as taking your wheels off, cleaning the surface, and painting.

I dont know about painting the rotors...it might look ok.

I will post pics later of my silver painted calipers

If you are going through that much trouble you really should paint your rotors' centers.. mine had rust on them and looked like ish. Just spray the middle and the first time you use your brakes, it will get rid of any overspray. I only used two coats and it lasted about a year before the rust showed on the edges.

Aug 18, 2011 | 03:53 PM

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here is a quick pic

Looks much better than before.

Aug 18, 2011 | 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Herbbie Hablib

Caliper paint gets the job done, cant beat powder-coating to get the job done right VHT makes pretty good paint for rotors.

Powder coating has it's on issues however. In certain situations, it can weaken metals which is why you really need to know what you are doing when PC'ing wheels or brake componensts.

I've seen one track related Failure where improper PC was a suspect.

Aug 18, 2011 | 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Mustang5L5

I agree. I hardly think that OEM calipers are worth powder coating. The Duplicolor caliper brush on kit is good enough and it's easy. You can have them PC by the best shop... but still be rocking ugly OEM calipers..

Aug 19, 2011 | 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue Dream

I painted mine red and they turned out OK.

^Douchcanoe!

OP: Duplicolor black brush-on kit. Dooooeeeet nao

Aug 19, 2011 | 09:21 PM

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Ban this foo, he called me a DC.

Bastard.

Aug 19, 2011 | 09:30 PM

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I can't be banned for telling the truth!

......no wait... actually people get banned on here all the time for exactly that!

Aug 19, 2011 | 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by NFSP G35

^Douchcanoe!

OP: Duplicolor black brush-on kit. Dooooeeeet nao

Someone who exceedes the limits of being a normal douche or douche bag.

I had to look it up.

Aug 19, 2011 | 09:43 PM

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It's somewhat an inside joke as well.

Aug 19, 2011 | 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue Dream

It's somewhat an inside joke as well.

Your S.S. Bromance is sinking!

Aug 19, 2011 | 09:58 PM

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Very nice.

original thread: http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...ed-my-calipers

Aug 19, 2011 | 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by dukehotty

Someone who exceedes the limits of being a normal douche or douche bag.

I had to look it up.

Oh, there's waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay more to that phrase than what you'll find on UD

Let's just say, there's a bit of a history where G35Driver.com, "Douchecanoe" and Blue Dream intersect

Aug 19, 2011 | 11:54 PM

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I bought a $4.96 High Temp paint at Home Depot (black) and painted my calipers. I came out great. The collar was matte black, not glossy which is what I wanted. So far so good.

Aug 20, 2011 | 12:11 AM

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G2 2 Part Epoxy Brush On Kit Hands Down! I've Used Several Kits Now On My Cars And They Come Out Like A Powder Coat Finish. Very Durable.

Aug 20, 2011 | 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by iamtimshady

Very nice.

original thread: http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...ed-my-calipers

I think he missed a spot on the hub dust cover.