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Old 03-02-2006, 07:50 AM
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I am doing my calipers this week, before my new rims get here, any tips??? is it really needed to take them off all the way or can I just pop out the pads and do them as is???
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Do search. There have been posts about how to paint them.
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Default I have pics on the ol' Fotki site

<ul><li><a href="http://public.fotki.com/RoberTT/tt_mods/brake_mods/repaint_calipers/">Clicky here...</a></li></ul>
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Great pics. Same procedure used if you want to do red? j/k
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Default Re: help/tips on painting the calipers

Thanks for the pics, should help. But is it possible to NOT take them off all the way to do it with the brush on paint system????
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Default I did mine without taking them off, actually easier to clean when they are on......

they are already being held in place. I used the spray, took some time to tape everything off, but not too bad. Key is cleaning real well and taping well. To clean I used everything from brake cleaner, wire brushes, fine sand paper and back to brake cleaner.
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Pretty much except for the 'special' red paint...:-)
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Default leave them on: a good masking job is key

<img src="http://s91109985.onlinehome.us/03225qc/preps.jpg">
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