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Old Aug 26, 2007 | 03:27 PM
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So i finished painting one caliper red, and well im not so sure i like the color anymore. is there a way of taking it off? or what about maybe painting over it? or am i jus screwed and should i start working on the other 3?
Old Aug 26, 2007 | 03:33 PM
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you shoudl take it off.
Old Aug 26, 2007 | 03:38 PM
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is it hard to take off. what works the best?
Old Aug 26, 2007 | 09:39 PM
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Lacquerer Thinner should remove it!
Old Aug 26, 2007 | 09:44 PM
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i agree with almost stock laquer thinner should do the trick.
Old Aug 28, 2007 | 04:30 PM
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Lacquer thinner may take off other finishes, I recommend brake cleaner. This should do the job and you don't have to worry about it getting on the disc's.
Old Aug 28, 2007 | 09:53 PM
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Why don't u like about it?
Old Aug 29, 2007 | 01:14 AM
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have you tried just putting a brake fuid soaked rag on the caliper overnight or something? I can see the red coming off my cobras calipers already but im not 100% sure why.
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