Painting stock calipers.
Wheels are in the future, I don't have 2k to spend right now. I just want to keep myself busy with the car. I am going to paint them black most likely. That shouldn't attract any extra attention to them but when you look close at the wheels it will look clean. ***, its forums like this that nudge me towards a Akebonos or Stoptechs etc......Thanks for all your input guys.
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I used this paint and probably have the same stickers you found (the mt. fuji emblem)
Just a light rub down w/ steel wool, a spray w/ degreaser & a good rinse. Then you just shoot the calipers after taping off what you don't want painted and drive it hard w/ a lot of braking to bake in the paint. I ventilated the spray away from the car so no overspray issues. Haven't taken any pics of just the calipers but here's a couple pics of the front brakes for reference.
http://www.vhtpaint.com/products/caliperpaint/
Just a light rub down w/ steel wool, a spray w/ degreaser & a good rinse. Then you just shoot the calipers after taping off what you don't want painted and drive it hard w/ a lot of braking to bake in the paint. I ventilated the spray away from the car so no overspray issues. Haven't taken any pics of just the calipers but here's a couple pics of the front brakes for reference.
http://www.vhtpaint.com/products/caliperpaint/
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^ I didn't really wanna bring it up 
but I striped one of the lug nuts on the first wheel. Didn't even get the first wheel off, I had everything laid out and ready to work 
. I twisted some of the metal on one of the lugs and now can't even fit the 21mm over it. I will probably go to discount tire and have them pull it off for me. Then get some new black ones. I was using a 12 point socket, that was probably my problem, as well as not paying attention!!
but I striped one of the lug nuts on the first wheel. Didn't even get the first wheel off, I had everything laid out and ready to work . I twisted some of the metal on one of the lugs and now can't even fit the 21mm over it. I will probably go to discount tire and have them pull it off for me. Then get some new black ones. I was using a 12 point socket, that was probably my problem, as well as not paying attention!!
Here you go, and the cool thing is you can select the exact diameter you need, just don't press them on too hard when you apply them as it'll leave bubbles underneath. Luckily the shop sent another set
http://3dcarstickers.com/category/infiniti/
http://3dcarstickers.com/category/infiniti/
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finally got em done. Im leaving for las vegas on Saturday and I had to rotate the tires so I figured this would was the best time. Worst picture possible, sorry. I am very pleased with the results though. G2 paint is easy to use and looks great.
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