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Old 10-11-2010, 06:17 PM
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Talking Recommendation for Painting Brake Calipers: Makito @ Shine Auto Project

I picked up used a set of Rotora BBKs recently and decided to paint them in a different color. Should anyone is interested in getting their brake calipers properly painted, here is my thread about the project

Practically almost brand new with less than 1000 miles



The caliper completely disassembled





Prepped for new paint using 600 grit sandpaper and ScotchBrite around the crevices





The custom high sparkle gold paint that we are going to use for the base coat



To give it a unique look, we headed over to Instyle Graphics in Torrance to get some new vinyl decals made in "JDM Chrome"





We used the leftover BASF clearcoat from car's complete paint job to give it a deep a glossy shine



After 3 coats of gold base, decals, and then 2 coats of clear, here are the results under flourescent lighting:










In the sunlight:







If you disassemble and prep your own calipers and provide a base coat paint, Makito charges $40+ to paint calipers and below are the contacts information should anyone be interested in a similar project

InStyle Graphics
925 Van Ness Ave.
Torrance, CA 90501
www.instylegraphics.com
Contact: Harris Evangelista

Shine Auto Project
9135 Santa Anita Ave
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Contact: Makito Nakai (310)972-8529
 

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nice! i love the graphics
 
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I wonder how the paint will hold up with the heat
 
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will keep them in mind..
 
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Originally Posted by Johnnys_Beast_Foo
I wonder how the paint will hold up with the heat
It holds up fine. Fixed piston calipers don't heat up much.


 
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so nice!!
 
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Originally Posted by xknowonex
It holds up fine. Fixed piston calipers don't heat up much.
good to know.

thanks!
 
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Excellent work. Those REZAX'S look nice. Got any more pics of the wheels from a far?
 
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Thanks for the recommendation, def. gotta check it out. Sucks that it has to be in Rancho!!
 
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