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Painted Calliper - Show them off!!!

Old 03-24-2007, 12:30 AM
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It was the duplicolor kit. I had 2 can's of the brake cleaner...so I know I hit it up with enough of that. Maybe it was the pressure washer...
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Old 03-24-2007, 02:01 AM
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Just using brake cleaner doesnt totally clean, did you use a brush too. The cleaner only takes off the loose stuff
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Old 03-24-2007, 02:30 PM
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Yeah, I had a brush for it... here is my preping picture!
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Old 03-24-2007, 05:32 PM
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Not sure, I use the pressure washer all the time and have yet to see any peeling
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Old 03-25-2007, 12:49 AM
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Ok, I painted mine, and when I took a pressure washer to the wheels, the paint came off []. SO, I have to try again...anyone else have this problem, or am I el retardo?
Hmmm...two quick questions...how many coats of paint and how long did you wait to wash the caliper? I painted about three coats per and have not used the washer at all....plus I got a decal which holds very well under the break heat, but not sure I'll still be there if I used the pressure washer..therfore I won't try.
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Old 03-26-2007, 12:09 AM
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Just did mine today while I wait another week for my freaking wheel....DO NOT SHOP WITH CRUIZIN CONCEPTS!









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Old 03-26-2007, 02:34 AM
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Ok, I painted mine, and when I took a pressure washer to the wheels, the paint came off []. SO, I have to try again...anyone else have this problem, or am I el retardo?
Hmmm...two quick questions...how many coats of paint and how long did you wait to wash the caliper? I painted about three coats per and have not used the washer at all....plus I got a decal which holds very well under the break heat, but not sure I'll still be there if I used the pressure washer..therfore I won't try.
It was 3 coats, and over 2 weeks...it was raining up here (in Washington??? NOOOOO REALLY?) , so I drove my truck during that time.
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Old 03-28-2007, 07:17 AM
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Thank you guys!! This was a lot of help.
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Old 03-28-2007, 11:41 AM
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Just bought the Kit in Blue got the Front Two finished, waiting on some time off work to finish the back two. But I must say it looks very good I'll get pics when its done, and might be the best damn 15 bucks I've spent. Oh and for those of you that like the red look Walmart of all places has the same kit in Red for 13.00

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