Red Calipers
11-05-2007, 08:29 AM
#1
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Huntsville, AL
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Red Calipers
Painted my calipers... This is a mod I feel like everyone should do - it's easy, it doesn't cost much, and it makes a huge difference.
The whole kit costs about $16 at any auto parts store, and it took me about 5 hours to do. If you have a buddy that wants to do his too, there is PLENTY in the kit to do two cars. However, do yourself a favor and buy a little hobby paint brush at Wal-Mart (or 3 or 4) - the one that comes with the kit is total crap, and the bristles fall out constantly.
Anyway, for those that don't like to read...
Before...
After, front...
After, rear - without tire on...
Even if you don't like red, they have several different colors.
The whole kit costs about $16 at any auto parts store, and it took me about 5 hours to do. If you have a buddy that wants to do his too, there is PLENTY in the kit to do two cars. However, do yourself a favor and buy a little hobby paint brush at Wal-Mart (or 3 or 4) - the one that comes with the kit is total crap, and the bristles fall out constantly.
Anyway, for those that don't like to read...
Before...
After, front...
After, rear - without tire on...
Even if you don't like red, they have several different colors.
11-05-2007, 08:38 AM
#3
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Longwood, FL
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RE: Red Calipers
ORIGINAL: banka87
Looks good!
I'm doing mine blue when I find the 24 hours to let the car sit.
Probably when I switch over to a spec clutch.
Looks good!
I'm doing mine blue when I find the 24 hours to let the car sit.
Probably when I switch over to a spec clutch.
11-05-2007, 09:48 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Md
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RE: Red Calipers
ORIGINAL: nothsa
It doesn't need 24 hours to dry... I let mine sit for an hour and all has been well since...
ORIGINAL: banka87
Looks good!
I'm doing mine blue when I find the 24 hours to let the car sit.
Probably when I switch over to a spec clutch.
Looks good!
I'm doing mine blue when I find the 24 hours to let the car sit.
Probably when I switch over to a spec clutch.
11-05-2007, 11:41 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Central AR
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RE: Red Calipers
I imagine that the paint is dry to the touch, after a couple of hours, but the ceramic paint probably needs 12 to 24 hours to be ready for the high heat created by the calipers in use. But if you have had no issues, maybe it doesn't need too long
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11-05-2007, 12:44 PM
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RE: Red Calipers
ORIGINAL: theresa
Question....Why do you paint the calipers? I imagine it's for looks....
Why would you want to look at a caliper? I don't get it.
Question....Why do you paint the calipers? I imagine it's for looks....
Why would you want to look at a caliper? I don't get it.