My guess is they're both the same, just marketed differently.

Although, Duplicolor does say the Caliper paint is brake dust resistant. Then again, it could just be marketing again.

 

My local NAPA had the engine enamel for a little over 5 bucks a can. I really want to paint them, but finding the time to do so is the limiting factor.

 

Old thread, I gotta say good job Mike! I hope to get AKEBONOS and I will be doing the painting myself!

 

Thanks, Sal. When were you planning on getting the Ake's? I think your wheels are screaming for them!

 

Hahha, who knows man! (evil voice)"BUT I WILL GET THEM!!!" (evil laugh).... By the way, how did you so the AKEBONOS letters!?

 

That would certainly complete your set-up, at least until the next mod

The letters are stencils, after the blue paint dried i applied the stencil and sprayed on the silver a couple of times, removed the stencil and clear coated the whole thing.

 

Where can I get the stencils? I finally bought them!! Guide me on the right path!!!

 

Congratulations!

Here you go, this should help light the way for you. I got asked so many times i figured might as well post it to the site.
http://gshack.org/?p=219

 

Hahahah, I saw that post already. I ordered them from somewhere else already! From vinyldecal! Similar size from what you posted. A little bit different! Akebonos should be here no later than Friday! I am planning on painting them myself! Looking for a Red with white lettering!

 

Something like this

 

Nice Job!

 

you did a good job

 

Hey, so you didn't use any primer at all. I am on the sandin proccess right now! I hate it. Probably picking up my cans tomorrow!

 

wow looking good

 

No primer and it's held up just fine, and it's been through at least one track day with another one coming up. The sanding and curing is the key with the paint used.

Good luck! Can't wait to see yours installed!