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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 05:32 AM
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OK, for those of you living in climates that recieve snow, and have painted calipers, do you repaint them every summer? I had a chipping problem b4 , but it is still occuring! It sucks having to take the freaking tires off each summer to paint the calipers. Should I use primer next time?
Old Aug 9, 2009 | 05:34 AM
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Primer would help. Make sure you clean them very well before painting again. When mine chip here and there, I just use a foam brush for touchups.
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I've done that, but the paint seems to be chipping more and more, what paint would be best and able t o handle harsh conditions?
Old Aug 9, 2009 | 07:41 AM
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I have to redo mine every year, this year i'm doing them late because I have been on military deployment and away from my tC. I hate the work but like the look, i guess i gotta sacrifice some of my time. It's what we do right?
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I've done that, but the paint seems to be chipping more and more, what paint would be best and able t o handle harsh conditions?
Buy G2 caliper paint.
It's a little pricey, but VERY good!

Both my wife and I have it on our calipers and it's held it's own through winter.

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get them powdercoated mine have been through two cleveland winters and no chips or rust. after winter i just wipe off the salt and brake dust and polish and they look brand new
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The thing I like about G2 paint..is that you don't have to tape off anything on your car.

You paint it on with a paint brush.
You can be extremely accurate then!
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Is there any type of primer that is brush on?>
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Why do you need primer?
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