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10-25-2000, 10:22 PM | #1 |
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Painting brake calipers
Do you have to take the calipers apart to paint them, or can you do it with just the wheel removed and the rest of the brake covered up? If so, how long does it take, and what tools are involved? Do the brake lines need to be bled?
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10-26-2000, 07:42 AM | #2 |
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If you use Foliatec you don't have to take it all apart.. it's a brush on... and you can simply remove the caliper, "let it hang" and brush on the paint...
do a search for Foliatec for some good application notes... the paint can be purchased at: www.strictly-foreign.com cya... j. www.subiegal.com |
10-26-2000, 07:58 AM | #3 |
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I painted mine with ALOT of newspaper and no bleeding. Just make sure you're inside or its a calm day. It took much longer to take the wheels off and on than paint them. I'm not sure its neccessary but I used engine (high heat) paint. Good Luck!
Oh yeah, I used spray paint. [This message has been edited by Subaruza (edited October 26, 2000).] |
10-26-2000, 11:16 AM | #4 |
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how long does it take to dry?
i am using spray paint. don't know what brand but i know its from japan and its used to paint the calibers. thanks michael |
10-26-2000, 01:25 PM | #5 |
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hmmmm
i guess i will take a look on the can. i think its all in japanese i will try to pick up a few characters here and there thanks michael |
10-26-2000, 01:33 PM | #6 |
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you must have gotten the Japanese paint that i got... used it before... took 2-3 coats and a weekend to dry... for sure...
that paint chips - wore out/faded quickly and at $20 a can... (can is sooooo tiny - you will need at least 2) not worth it... next up for me is Foliatec! j. |
10-26-2000, 06:02 PM | #7 |
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I used the 1200 deg flat red paint as a base and then like 600 deg or something like that as a top paint. Its been on there for about 2 years. NO chipping whatsoever. In the Pic they look kind of faded, its because they're dirty. I used Mothers polish on them and now they look like they just got painted.
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10-26-2000, 06:11 PM | #8 |
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dude......where did you get your wheels.....
what size are they and how much did you pay for them thanks, space |
10-26-2000, 06:15 PM | #9 |
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Pinoy, every chance you have you need to post a pic of your car!!! Best looking paint job I have seen on a Sube!!!
Oh, the painted calipers look good too. |
10-26-2000, 06:32 PM | #10 |
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Thanks SkToBe. Space, they are 18X7.5. Konig Monsoons. Check out http://www.tirerack.com/index.jsp for pricing.
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10-27-2000, 12:23 AM | #11 |
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it should say on the paint can.... the stuff i used took 4 coats of paint one every 5 minutes.... then only took like an hour after that... i'd plan on taking up a whole day for this.
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10-27-2000, 07:10 AM | #12 |
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Pinoy, I like your taste in wheels.
[This message has been edited by Puckaveli (edited October 27, 2000).] |
10-28-2000, 05:56 AM | #13 |
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Pinoy,
I don't want to get off topic here but: Can I get the some information for the paint used on the body of the car. I have been thinking about repainting mine, the factory paint has been disappointing (durability-wise) since day 1. I love that color! Thanks, Josh |
10-28-2000, 10:27 AM | #14 |
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Just to add my $.02
I bought HIGH Heat (1500f) Black Semi Gloss spray paint from local auto parts store, I forget the brand. Anyway, I took off a wheel, cut some cardboard to cover the rotor and sprayed! Did one at a time, took less than an hour and drove away when I was done. It's been 3 months, many miles & even a Trackday (brakes got very Hot) Still look good & only for $5.00.....Good Luck! |
10-28-2000, 02:40 PM | #15 |
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Cool car Puckaveli!!! Nice wheels *smirk*
Aiken00RS- Its called Steel Blue Mica. The color code is 86F. |
10-28-2000, 02:45 PM | #16 |
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Looks like Pinoy has Monsoon's on there. My brother just put those same wheels on his Dodge Daytona.
Very Nice!! Tom |
10-28-2000, 02:49 PM | #17 |
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I bought red folia-tec paint. The stuff is awsome
Kyle |
10-29-2000, 01:29 PM | #18 |
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Pinoy, have you posted the details on removing the door handles anywhere? Y'know, where the solenoids are mounted, how they're activated,where we might get some etc. I'd be very interested in learning how this was done. It looks GREAT!
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