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Old 03-12-2005, 09:18 AM
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Default Looking to paint rear calipers (what have I become?!). Advise?>>
TireRack has a product called G2 Paint System....any experience?? Also, is a sweet job acheivable w/o removing caliper??...
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Default I used a similar system on mine last year.. don't remember if it was G2 or not
but it did a decent job. Just make sure you get everything really clean, don't spare on the brake cleaner and a brush.

I did my fronts and rears without removing the calipers.
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Default got my kit from Eastwood.....>>>>
comes complete with cleaners and everything......

You can absolutely do them on the car...just take your time... and mask off the sections you do not want painted...that is all.
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Default You can use aluminum foil to mask-off areas....
and leave them in place....at least that's what others have done/posted here before.
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but did you release the clips to get them out of the way?
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thanks all....kit is in the mail...eh yo yo...my sled be kickin' dog...all dat bling
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: thanks all....kit is in the mail...eh yo yo...my sled be kickin' dog...all dat bling
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Yes, I did that, but didn't totally take the caliper off
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Default Guess you got the mix and brush from Eastwood, not the aerosol,right?
I figure the mix and brush is better than the spray paint...

does it look nice?
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Default thanks what I thought, thanks a bunch!
Waiting on the set of RS4's that I bought to arrive, then the G2 (black) and rings go on!
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