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Looks like it was too hot when you sprayed, the powder is paint that has had the thinners used to transport it out of the can and onto the part evaporate on exposure to air, and dry out the paint.  This makes a powder that mixes with the rest of the paint and goes clumpy like that.

Try and spray in the shade in an area with minimal wind. Also before you start spraying let the can sit in some hot water for a couple mins then shake the can for a minute before spraying.

Do a couple of light coats, then do heavier coats. I used a whole 2 cans for 4 calipers and had a small amount left over for 4 brake rotors. Ended up doing like 8 coats all up for the calipers.20170129_210945.jpeg

My top 3 least favourite DIY's on the car:

  1. Removing steel sleeved bushes
  2. Sorting electrical gremlins
  3. Painting parts

I've done 2 sets of wheels (Just Don't Do It) and my roof and boot lip wings and they're never perfect. I reckon beyond what others have said above, you really need an enclosed indoor space with minimal dust and airflow to get a decent finish. I've done most of my painting outside and the amount of dust and bugs and crap in the air is just amazing, not really conducive to a great result.

Also body shops use ovens to cure the paint at the correct temperature, to achieve a good finish and seal especially for the clear coat. Very hard to do at home.

Try and spray in the shade in an area with minimal wind. Also before you start spraying let the can sit in some hot water for a couple mins then shake the can for a minute before spraying.

Do a couple of light coats, then do heavier coats. I used a whole 2 cans for 4 calipers and had a small amount left over for 4 brake rotors. Ended up doing like 8 coats all up for the calipers.20170129_210945.thumb.jpeg.632ce7ba500a7ab6be072fce4ca28091.jpeg


Looks good. Did u prime it first? Looks like it's clear coated.
I'm just going to prime then paint mine that's it


Looks good. Did u prime it first? Looks like it's clear coated.
I'm just going to prime then paint mine that's it

Nahh i didnt prime or clear coat. I used the vht gloss black caliper paint. For prep i just sanded, used brake clean and followed with wax and grease remover. The vht caliper paint label didn't say anything about primer so i assumed you dont need it.

Here's a better pic, a bit dirty though.
20170209_223430.jpeg

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