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I got around to doing some painting today!

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Old Aug 26, 2011 | 06:48 PM
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I got around to doing some painting today!

Okay guys what do you think?



 
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Old Aug 26, 2011 | 06:58 PM
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I like it. Looks pretty good.
Did you have to remove the calipers to paint them, or can you paint with them still on?
 
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Old Aug 26, 2011 | 06:59 PM
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Love the new look!
 
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Old Aug 26, 2011 | 07:03 PM
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Nice paint job. Can you give us some details on your paint job? What brand and type of paint? What it cost you? I know there are some DIY threads out there, but it's always nice to get some details along with the pics you posted. Thanks.
 
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Old Aug 26, 2011 | 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by KNO3
I like it. Looks pretty good.
Did you have to remove the calipers to paint them, or can you paint with them still on?
Thanks! You can do it either way. I did these with them still on. Just tape it up really well and you will be fine. Duplicolor sells a kit that comes with everything you need and a paint brush. Really nice kit for $20! You can also just use their spray can version too like I did.
 
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Old Aug 26, 2011 | 07:05 PM
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I am going to say he did it himself
 
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Old Aug 26, 2011 | 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by dockersguy
Nice paint job. Can you give us some details on your paint job? What brand and type of paint? What it cost you? I know there are some DIY threads out there, but it's always nice to get some details along with the pics you posted. Thanks.
Super easy! Duplicolor Caliper paint. They sell the spray can version and a paint brush version. You can take your calipers off if you want but not needed. If you leave them on and choose a spray paint then make sure you tape over your visable brake pad sections, metal clips, and other non caliper stuff. I will post a picture tomorrow of how I taped it all off. Seriously super easy!

Spray Can $8
Paint brush version $20
 
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Old Aug 26, 2011 | 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by bluedevils95
Love the new look!
Thanks!
 
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Old Aug 26, 2011 | 07:12 PM
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Thanks, I may have to do this pretty soon.
 
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Old Aug 26, 2011 | 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by KNO3
Thanks, I may have to do this pretty soon.
No Problem!
 
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Old Aug 26, 2011 | 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by KNO3
Thanks, I may have to do this pretty soon.
How soon?
 
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Old Aug 26, 2011 | 07:29 PM
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looks great! I did this about 4 years back and let me just warn you that these will flake off and start chipping off after about a year or so due to the power washers in car washes, G2 Caliper paint on the other hand uses epoxy mix which holds up much better and ppl have had it without it flaking off for years.
 
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Old Aug 26, 2011 | 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by kool_yaar
looks great! I did this about 4 years back and let me just warn you that these will flake off and start chipping off after about a year or so due to the power washers in car washes, G2 Caliper paint on the other hand uses epoxy mix which holds up much better and ppl have had it without it flaking off for years.
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Old Aug 26, 2011 | 10:10 PM
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Looks good, blue's a bit bold on stock calipers for my taste but nice to know how easy it was and that it'll hold up pretty well (as long as you hand wash). I think I'm going to paint mine black, may have to check out that G2 paint, is it about the same price as the brush on version the OP used?
 
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Old Aug 26, 2011 | 10:45 PM
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Wow! I hope mine last a year too! So I could paint them another color! Maybe white or gray!
 
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