Painting (Brake Calipers)
#21
Thanks for the how-to, Tony! Nice timing since I'm going to do mine this week too! I actually have the G2 kit sitting here waiting to go on. The G2 stuff uses a hardener that you mix in right before you paint, so it behaves sort of like epoxy I guess. I got it for $27. I'll let you know how it goes.
#23
Just to let you guys know...I was telling my friend that he should paint the calipers of his xB with the G2 as well. The thing that he said amazes him most is the fact that no matter what kind of dirt or crap you get on them, you can still wipe it off with your finger. And yes it is like epoxy, to an extent. I would consider it more of a ceramic coating that never dulls.
Now, I am going to add that if you want to do it quick, do the Duplicolor. My car was out of commission for about 26 hours. But the way I look at it, you can either go fast and cheap ( which means that you will probably have to do it again in the future ), or you can pay a little bit more and take some more time and not have to do it EVER again.
Like I said before, I contiuously get compliments and I highly recommend the stuff.
Now, I am going to add that if you want to do it quick, do the Duplicolor. My car was out of commission for about 26 hours. But the way I look at it, you can either go fast and cheap ( which means that you will probably have to do it again in the future ), or you can pay a little bit more and take some more time and not have to do it EVER again.
Like I said before, I contiuously get compliments and I highly recommend the stuff.
#26
Originally Posted by MJVsTC
Pads:Yes
Rotors: I have never done that, but I don't think it would be too hard. But don't quote me on that.
Rotors: I have never done that, but I don't think it would be too hard. But don't quote me on that.
#28
Originally Posted by MJVsTC
No, I just fooled around with the calipers for a while and figured out how everything worked. I'll try to list the steps later tonight.
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Originally Posted by dCvingtC
Just to let you guys know...I was telling my friend that he should paint the calipers of his xB with the G2 as well. The thing that he said amazes him most is the fact that no matter what kind of dirt or crap you get on them, you can still wipe it off with your finger. And yes it is like epoxy, to an extent. I would consider it more of a ceramic coating that never dulls.
Now, I am going to add that if you want to do it quick, do the Duplicolor. My car was out of commission for about 26 hours. But the way I look at it, you can either go fast and cheap ( which means that you will probably have to do it again in the future ), or you can pay a little bit more and take some more time and not have to do it EVER again.
Like I said before, I contiuously get compliments and I highly recommend the stuff.
Now, I am going to add that if you want to do it quick, do the Duplicolor. My car was out of commission for about 26 hours. But the way I look at it, you can either go fast and cheap ( which means that you will probably have to do it again in the future ), or you can pay a little bit more and take some more time and not have to do it EVER again.
Like I said before, I contiuously get compliments and I highly recommend the stuff.
#31
Re: Paint Your Calipers - How To
Originally Posted by MJVsTC
Originally Posted by THansenite
Very nice write up! im sold! Sounds like a long and tedious process though.. i hate that!
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The bolts were tough, but can be taken off. I used a breaker bar and tapped/hit it with a hammer a few times. That broke it loose and I was then able to remove the bolts. They just need some intimidation
#40
Alright so whose calipers are chipping now? Mine use to but not anymore. Just curious to see if anyone had the same problem. Most likely because of how I prepared it and how I coated it but still just wondering. You did a really good job and I'll make sure to do it this way next time on my new tC.