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Shiny Red Calipers

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Spent the day painting my calipers, it's killed my back but she's come up flash me thinks :cool:

I've still got 3/4 of a tin leftover if anyone in close vicinity to me would like to paint theirs :)







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Looks pretty good, , not that I'm into that kind of thing. How about a little write up on how you did them, materials used , prep etc for anyone who'd like to DIY :idea: :goodjob2:
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Not hard to do and everything comes in a kit :link: DUPLICOLOR RED BRAKE CALIPER KIT BCP400 HIGH HEAT PAINT RESTORATION DUPLI-COLOR 9782691640000 | eBay

Get the car on stands and remove all wheels - use the supplied spray can of brake cleaner (one can only did two calipers) plus one extra can from SuperCheap for $7.95 and a toothbrush to give the brakes a good clean, let dry for 10 minutes then gave first coat with supplied 10mm paintbrush - have lunch :bbq1: while waiting one hour for second coat then put wheels back on and put her to sleep back in the garage for paint to fully cure over 24 hours :)


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Looks good Craig,  now that is a mod I might do at some stage.   :goodjob:
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Does it come with the wiite/black paint for the N?

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Does it come with the wiite/black paint for the N?
If the calipers had space to write and I had white paint and a stencil I'd put Brembo on it :D


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I really like the way that the red of the calipers contrasts with the black of the wheels. Well done! :goodjob:


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I really like the way that the red of the calipers contrasts with the black of the wheels. Well done! :goodjob:
Thanks, that was my reasoning for going the red option as black wheels make em pop :)


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look good dude
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red and black always pairs well together!

i am just thinking if it's a must to use heat resistant paint, or will regular spray paints work as well? wondering how hot does i30 calipers get to.

i am also thinking of spraying the plastic engine cover with some gloss black and red accents.

Spent the day painting my calipers, it's killed my back but she's come up flash me thinks :cool:

I've still got 3/4 of a tin leftover if anyone in close vicinity to me would like to paint theirs :)






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i am just thinking if it's a must to use heat resistant paint, or will regular spray paints work as well? wondering how hot does i30 calipers get to.

i am also thinking of spraying the plastic engine cover with some gloss black and red accents.
I'm not sure how hot they could get though I wouldn't think of using anything but the correct paint, if it fades peels or cracks then it's going to be a bugger to clean off.

The ceramic heat paint I've used is really thick which also helps prevent running into areas that shouldn't be painted, you can also purchase as a spray but it's more work involved having to remove the calipers.


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