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blx

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Have seen a few lines and other vehicles going around with their brake calipers painted and think it looks s**t hot.

I searched past posts and came up with this thread and am just wondering if any knows if the websites listed still exist somewhere or if someone knows where i can find more of a instruction set?

Has any one done this to their own line?

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GTRgeoff Grand Master

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Then get a propane or butane torch and gently 'melt' the paint in if you use the hi temp paint as it will be lost to wheel cleaning agents and washing unless heat cured. You could also cover all the important stuff to stop overspray. Curing this way (similar to baking in a paint oven) brings on a glossier finish.

Roy Grand Master

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It means stripping the caliper, which aint too big a deal if you are looking to get them rebuilt, but has anyone looked at getting them HPC coated...sure as hell would be more durable then paint, and have apparently helps reduce brake fluid temps...still i think it would be more fashion then performance for most of us

predator Grand Master

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yeah, read the guide - its been covered in "maintenance" a bit.

The "curing" is not necessary actually. Mine is pretty much as good as the day i did it 4 months ago and i've washed, scrubbed, etc. The high temp paint is very durable and can cope with high temps as experienced during braking. Do 10 coats, you'll be right :D

sewid Grand Master

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I did mine in gloss black and it looks great but doesnt stand out.

It is infact possible to paint the calipers while they are still on the vehicle. You just have to spend a long time preparing them and masking off various areas.

Use wire brushes, steel wool and brake cleaner in an aerosol can to clean the brakes properly before painting or the paint will flake off.

With respect to the NISSAN logo, i tried two ways to leave it silver. I tried masking it off and cutting very finely with a razor blade and then i tried just spraying the whole thing and cleaning off the NISSAN logo with thinners and a rag.

The thinners+rag method worked about a million times better and gave an outstanding result if you attack the NISSAN logo while the paint is still wet.

I used VHT Brake Caliper paint which i purchased at Autobarn.

benm Grand Master

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With respect to the NISSAN logo, i tried two ways to leave it silver. I tried masking it off and cutting very finely with a razor blade and then i tried just spraying the whole thing and cleaning off the NISSAN logo with thinners and a rag.
Try just painting it all and then use abit of sand paper to rub it back (after it has dried) thats how mine are done. I might re-do them again and put a gloss coat on em.
Hawker180 Proficient

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Oh and...mine says skyline in white...i painted the writing white first...then let it dry then got electrical tape and cut it out in the shape of the letters then sprayed the whole calipers blue....alot of effort cutting and stuff but well worth it :D

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