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Old 04-20-2007, 08:45 AM
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Hey guys, i was wondering what everyone thinks about painted stock calipers. Will they look good? is it cheap looking? is it easy? what do you guys think about this?
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Default Why not?
$3 worth of paint and a little time..

<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/13940/rrcalipera.jpg">

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<img src="http://images5.fotki.com/v73/photos/7/7305/898176/DSC02374-vi.jpg">
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Default Boy those look shiny...>>
<img src="http://images15.fotki.com/v168/photos/5/58883/2240176/Leftcaliperpainted-vi.jpg">
Hi-temp spray mask ind paint.

<img src="http://images9.fotki.com/v187/photos/5/58883/2240176/PaintedcaliperwithAudilogo-vi.jpg">
Still going strong for 2 years. (though not as clean)
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Damn,Steve ,they look like they came from the showroom....;-p
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What's recommended-- to remove and use spray paint, or keep calipers on and brush paint?
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if you use spray paint,just mask off really well......
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Default Yeah...Use tinfoil, a little tape and newspaper..
Those red ones were done on the car..
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Default VHT Brake cleaner, mask, then few coats of VHT Hi Temp Caliper paint..
Will that achieve that glossy look (i.e. Steve's)?

No primer or clear coat, correct? Thanks guys!
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That's basically how mine were done..
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Default I used the VHT Caliper spray paint, just need to do lots of cleaning and....
<center><img src="http://images18.fotki.com/v167/photos/6/645139/2295840/frontrotors001-vi.jpg"></center><p>
a little taping.
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