Photo: Calipers Painted
July-16th-2002, 04:03 PM
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Thanks about your compliment on the calipers.
Regarding the sidemarkers. I like the Ferrari's sidemarkers and I can't afford a Ferrari. I'm not too fond of the other aftermarket sidemarkers out there. The only regular sidemarker I like are the ones on the latest revision of Audi A4 or perhaps the ones on Jettas. Everything else looks cheap in workmanship.
Of course I respect your opinion sincerely.
Regarding the sidemarkers. I like the Ferrari's sidemarkers and I can't afford a Ferrari. I'm not too fond of the other aftermarket sidemarkers out there. The only regular sidemarker I like are the ones on the latest revision of Audi A4 or perhaps the ones on Jettas. Everything else looks cheap in workmanship.
Of course I respect your opinion sincerely.
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July-16th-2002, 05:11 PM
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First off Cruzer, your ride is uber sweet looking! Love the MP3 body kit. And I concur with your taste on not getting the MP3 wing. Was that hard? How much was it?
Regarding the brake paint process. It's not too hard. Just takes a while. It took me 3 hours total from jacking the car up to jacking the car down.
Mind you, I only did the front calipers. I also did it at night, so that could have slowed me down. I worked with a forehead flashlight.
I put 3 coats. 15 min dry time between coats.
2 unforeseen kinks:
1. The wheels didn't come off as easily as I thought after unbolting the lugs. I had to moderately pummel it with my fist then lift and pull.
2. The paint needs to be mixed to a reactor solution. The reactor solutions cap wouldn't come off easily and I sprained my forearm twisting it off using rubber gloves. I don't have the strap wrench from Craftsman.
Regarding the brake paint process. It's not too hard. Just takes a while. It took me 3 hours total from jacking the car up to jacking the car down.
Mind you, I only did the front calipers. I also did it at night, so that could have slowed me down. I worked with a forehead flashlight.
I put 3 coats. 15 min dry time between coats.
2 unforeseen kinks:
1. The wheels didn't come off as easily as I thought after unbolting the lugs. I had to moderately pummel it with my fist then lift and pull.
2. The paint needs to be mixed to a reactor solution. The reactor solutions cap wouldn't come off easily and I sprained my forearm twisting it off using rubber gloves. I don't have the strap wrench from Craftsman.
Last edited by dynamho; July-16th-2002 at 05:13 PM.
July-17th-2002, 09:57 AM
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Cruzer,
I didn't mask at all. I just used two sizes of sable brush. One wide for quick coverage and a sharp one for detail work.
I used the natural casting seams of the calipers as border guides. Some parts have dips and angles that make it difficult to mask, so I just went raw.
The texture of the paint is like liquid rubber. I waited 15 min instead of the recommended 5 min as specified in the instructions so the liquid is less runny to work with. I also painted only viewable areas through the rim.
If you want to see close-up photos, here are two:
1. http://users.rcn.com/enamho1/images/...aint%20001.jpg
2. http://users.rcn.com/enamho1/images/...aint%20002.jpg
I didn't mask at all. I just used two sizes of sable brush. One wide for quick coverage and a sharp one for detail work.
I used the natural casting seams of the calipers as border guides. Some parts have dips and angles that make it difficult to mask, so I just went raw.
The texture of the paint is like liquid rubber. I waited 15 min instead of the recommended 5 min as specified in the instructions so the liquid is less runny to work with. I also painted only viewable areas through the rim.
If you want to see close-up photos, here are two:
1. http://users.rcn.com/enamho1/images/...aint%20001.jpg
2. http://users.rcn.com/enamho1/images/...aint%20002.jpg
July-17th-2002, 01:01 PM
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Originally posted by dynamho
Cruzer,
I didn't mask at all. I just used two sizes of sable brush. One wide for quick coverage and a sharp one for detail work.
I used the natural casting seams of the calipers as border guides. Some parts have dips and angles that make it difficult to mask, so I just went raw.
The texture of the paint is like liquid rubber. I waited 15 min instead of the recommended 5 min as specified in the instructions so the liquid is less runny to work with. I also painted only viewable areas through the rim.
If you want to see close-up photos, here are two:
1. http://users.rcn.com/enamho1/images/...aint%20001.jpg
2. http://users.rcn.com/enamho1/images/...aint%20002.jpg
Cruzer,
I didn't mask at all. I just used two sizes of sable brush. One wide for quick coverage and a sharp one for detail work.
I used the natural casting seams of the calipers as border guides. Some parts have dips and angles that make it difficult to mask, so I just went raw.
The texture of the paint is like liquid rubber. I waited 15 min instead of the recommended 5 min as specified in the instructions so the liquid is less runny to work with. I also painted only viewable areas through the rim.
If you want to see close-up photos, here are two:
1. http://users.rcn.com/enamho1/images/...aint%20001.jpg
2. http://users.rcn.com/enamho1/images/...aint%20002.jpg
BTW, I want to paint my calipers orange, so if you can point me to the direction that I can buy it, I would appreciate it! Thanks
July-17th-2002, 04:29 PM
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I got it here.
http://www.streetbeatcustoms.com/brakcalpain.html
$39.95. Pricey, but IMO, it's the best-looking paint out there. The color almost looks like it has batteries.
They have free shipping today.
The available colors are:
All of them have a super glossy wet look.
Red
Yellow
Blue
Silver
Black
Purple
I'm afraid they don't have orange. You can mix red and yellow, but that becomes too expensive.
mnkyboy,
You know... I studied graphic design and if you don't have anything against purple, it's the most complimentary color to yellow (your car color). It may be a little loud. Actually, my first choice for yellow cars is blue, which is a very authoritative looking combination.
Check this out:
I know it looks rough. I mocked these up real quick using my car's photo.
http://www.streetbeatcustoms.com/brakcalpain.html
$39.95. Pricey, but IMO, it's the best-looking paint out there. The color almost looks like it has batteries.
They have free shipping today.
The available colors are:
All of them have a super glossy wet look.
Red
Yellow
Blue
Silver
Black
Purple
I'm afraid they don't have orange. You can mix red and yellow, but that becomes too expensive.
mnkyboy,
You know... I studied graphic design and if you don't have anything against purple, it's the most complimentary color to yellow (your car color). It may be a little loud. Actually, my first choice for yellow cars is blue, which is a very authoritative looking combination.
Check this out:
I know it looks rough. I mocked these up real quick using my car's photo.
Last edited by dynamho; July-17th-2002 at 04:34 PM.