Finally painted my calipers!!!
11-08-2002, 11:03 PM
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Finally painted my calipers!!!
After searching the .org and trying to decide between:
1) Expensive or cheap
2) Spray or brush
3) Mask everything or just be careful
4) Red (might look ricey) or silver (might not be noticeable)
5) Clearcoat or not
I finally did it!!!
Yesterday, I was home from work, trying to get over the last of this respiratory infection, and it was supposed to be about 70 degrees out. I decided to rotate my tires and get some fresh air. Well... it was so nice outside that I decided to make a day of it. Here's what I decided:
1) Cheap. Bought Duplicote Caliper Paint at Advance Auto Parts ($2.99).
2) Sprayed into a container and then brushed it on. 3 coats.
3) Didn't mask a thing. Couple of unwanted spots touched with the brush, I just wiped off with my finger.
4) RED!!! (Looks damn good too!)
5) After three coats, the stuff was looking nice and thick, and had a good shine. No clearcoat.
Entire job took about 4 hours. Did one side of the car at a time. Paint the front, move to the back. Paint the back while the front dried. Switch. Two thin coats (dried quickly), and then one THICK coat to really bring out the color. Winters here are notoriously mild, so I don't forsee any problems from salt, etc... Got several compliments at work about the calipers, so right now, I'm pretty happy. We'll see how it turns out. Hope to have some pics soon too (I've got the camera. Just have to find a place to host the pics.)!!!
1) Expensive or cheap
2) Spray or brush
3) Mask everything or just be careful
4) Red (might look ricey) or silver (might not be noticeable)
5) Clearcoat or not
I finally did it!!!
Yesterday, I was home from work, trying to get over the last of this respiratory infection, and it was supposed to be about 70 degrees out. I decided to rotate my tires and get some fresh air. Well... it was so nice outside that I decided to make a day of it. Here's what I decided:
1) Cheap. Bought Duplicote Caliper Paint at Advance Auto Parts ($2.99).
2) Sprayed into a container and then brushed it on. 3 coats.
3) Didn't mask a thing. Couple of unwanted spots touched with the brush, I just wiped off with my finger.
4) RED!!! (Looks damn good too!)
5) After three coats, the stuff was looking nice and thick, and had a good shine. No clearcoat.
Entire job took about 4 hours. Did one side of the car at a time. Paint the front, move to the back. Paint the back while the front dried. Switch. Two thin coats (dried quickly), and then one THICK coat to really bring out the color. Winters here are notoriously mild, so I don't forsee any problems from salt, etc... Got several compliments at work about the calipers, so right now, I'm pretty happy. We'll see how it turns out. Hope to have some pics soon too (I've got the camera. Just have to find a place to host the pics.)!!!
11-09-2002, 12:24 AM
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Originally posted by vsmax
what color is the whip...i have sterling mist...what do you thikn would look good... i was thinkin silver but your right not to noticable...what coclo should i do!
what color is the whip...i have sterling mist...what do you thikn would look good... i was thinkin silver but your right not to noticable...what coclo should i do!
jigga what???
If by "the whip", you mean my car... it's Sherwood Green. And if by "coclo", you mean color... I'm pleased with the red, but a gold or bronze (if you can find it) might look sweet on Sterling Mist.
"Don't drink and type... you might spill your beer!"
11-09-2002, 12:39 AM
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No prob bro'. I say, don't believe the hype about the expensive-*** Foliatech paint that some are using. I'm sure it's good stuff, but like I said, time will tell how well mine stand up to the weather. Hell, at $2.99 compared to $45... I could repaint mine once a year for 15 years and only spend $45. Just my opinion though.
11-09-2002, 08:56 AM
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Originally posted by pmas76
Sounds good. Look at my homepage for a write-up and pics of my caliper paint job.
Sounds good. Look at my homepage for a write-up and pics of my caliper paint job.
Actually, those pics of your car were what made me want to do it in the first place. Looks awesome!!!
11-15-2002, 07:04 PM
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Originally posted by vsmax
what color is the whip...i have sterling mist...what do you thikn would look good... i was thinkin silver but your right not to noticable...what coclo should i do!
what color is the whip...i have sterling mist...what do you thikn would look good... i was thinkin silver but your right not to noticable...what coclo should i do!
Go see my max's website : clic here
Good luck...... By the way it was a 2 hours job. I used a can of manifold paint !!! 8.95$... That's it!!!
11-15-2002, 08:02 PM
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Originally posted by Mike Evans
Any ideas on what would be a good color on the pearl white 2k2. For the brakes???
Later...............
Any ideas on what would be a good color on the pearl white 2k2. For the brakes???
Later...............
11-20-2002, 08:58 PM
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Originally posted by Mike Evans
Any ideas on what would be a good color on the pearl white 2k2. For the brakes???
Later...............
Any ideas on what would be a good color on the pearl white 2k2. For the brakes???
Later...............
Jack
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