Agent 99 (Retirement)
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Joined: Nov 2008
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From: Arcadia,CA
Thanks all!
It's easy. Just takes some time. Kit was about $20 at Autozone (or maybe Advanced Auto Parts?) and has everything you need except a cleaning toothbrush or rag.
- I washed my car first, paying special attention to get the brake dust off the wheels.
- Once I got it clean and dry, I pulled it in to my garage to do the painting.
- I only have 2 jack stands, so I did the front first.
- Once you get the tires off, you can either leave the calipers on to do the work (what I did) or take them off (the longer, but more professional way)
- Kit has a spray can of caliper cleaner you spray and scrub with the toothbrush/rag you have. Don't be shy with the cleaner, you have plenty. Be careful though as it's a serious solvent and will start to remove paint and just about anything else on contact.
- Once the calipers are clean and dry, use the included masking tape to tape off the rotor and pads.
- Then use the included paint brush to paint.
- I did about 3 coats. One caliper, moved to the other, back to the first, back to the second. I then waited about an 30 min to do the last coat. Another 30-60 min and I pulled off the tape and put the wheels back on.
It probably took me 30 min per caliper just to paint. I took my time because I'm not very good at painting.
That's it. Very easy, just takes the time to do it and let your car sit.
It's easy. Just takes some time. Kit was about $20 at Autozone (or maybe Advanced Auto Parts?) and has everything you need except a cleaning toothbrush or rag.
- I washed my car first, paying special attention to get the brake dust off the wheels.
- Once I got it clean and dry, I pulled it in to my garage to do the painting.
- I only have 2 jack stands, so I did the front first.
- Once you get the tires off, you can either leave the calipers on to do the work (what I did) or take them off (the longer, but more professional way)
- Kit has a spray can of caliper cleaner you spray and scrub with the toothbrush/rag you have. Don't be shy with the cleaner, you have plenty. Be careful though as it's a serious solvent and will start to remove paint and just about anything else on contact.
- Once the calipers are clean and dry, use the included masking tape to tape off the rotor and pads.
- Then use the included paint brush to paint.
- I did about 3 coats. One caliper, moved to the other, back to the first, back to the second. I then waited about an 30 min to do the last coat. Another 30-60 min and I pulled off the tape and put the wheels back on.
It probably took me 30 min per caliper just to paint. I took my time because I'm not very good at painting.
That's it. Very easy, just takes the time to do it and let your car sit.
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Unless some company decides to sponsor me and my rims, it's gonna be a while. I'm gonna stay stock until I need new tires. Wish I had $2K to throw down, but not really.
