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Old Dec 24, 2006 | 12:21 PM
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Here are the pics of the brembo calipers i just painted. I used duplicolor paint, 400 grit sandpaper, and hi temp brembo decals! These pics really dont do them justice, the paint really looks factory. What ya think?






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Old Dec 24, 2006 | 01:27 PM
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Look good! Post some pics of the entire car.
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Old Dec 24, 2006 | 01:35 PM
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Good Job! They look great.
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Old Dec 24, 2006 | 01:57 PM
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That looks great! It's clear you took the time to be thorough, and the results really shine!
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Old Dec 24, 2006 | 02:23 PM
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Look good! Post some pics of the entire car.
I will, i have a ton of cars in my driveway right now but when they clear out i sure will!
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Old Dec 24, 2006 | 06:29 PM
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Looks Good Andrew! Can't wait to see them in person!
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Old Dec 24, 2006 | 07:09 PM
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this project turned out great! i like it alot better than the gold!
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Old Dec 24, 2006 | 09:25 PM
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thats looks great!
how many layers of paint did u put?
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 06:27 AM
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Originally Posted by dedy86
thats looks great!
how many layers of paint did u put?
i put about 4 coats on them.
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 12:42 PM
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Yeah, looks good! I wanna see pics of the entire car aswell
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Where can you buy the brembo stickers?
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Old Dec 25, 2006 | 01:40 PM
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Where can you buy the brembo stickers?
Ebay or search google for brembo caliper decals
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Old Dec 26, 2006 | 09:08 AM
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update - Full car pics are in first post now!
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Old Dec 26, 2006 | 09:13 AM
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Looks great!!! Can't wait to see it in person.
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Old Dec 26, 2006 | 09:29 AM
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haha... I see you painted the pins that hold the pads in place. That should be fun trying to remove when you need to change pads.

Should have taken the calipers off BEFORE painting them.
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Old Dec 26, 2006 | 10:31 AM
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They'll come out. I can help you with that. I change my Evo's Brembo pads a couple times.
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Old Dec 26, 2006 | 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by tonywenzel
haha... I see you painted the pins that hold the pads in place. That should be fun trying to remove when you need to change pads.

Should have taken the calipers off BEFORE painting them.
I agree he should have taken the pins and clips off for the paint work, it also would have added a little more detail. Getting the fronts off won't be hard, you can use a small punch to knock them in. The backs could be done the same way if there is room to work the tools around under there. Then once they are out it would just be a matter of cleaning off the paint. I believe they are made of stainless so they should still clean up nice.

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yea, it would have been better if i took them off but i have a half can full of the paint left so, when i do my first brake job ill paint chips and cracks plus remove the paint from the pins ect... thanks for the info guys!
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but i just love 'em gold!
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Im thinking of painting mine, I have silverstone, what do you guys think would look the best? Im thinking silver or black?

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