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Old 10-17-2006, 05:49 AM
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Brake Caliper pics?

Has anyone painted their brake calipers orange? If so, was it sprayed, or brushed on? And did you remove them from the car 1st? Do I need to remove them from the car 1st? Anyone have any pics? (sorry for all the newbie questions )
 
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Old 10-17-2006, 06:35 AM
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Brushed on. I used to have a how to posted, but I think the picture hosting server is down. I used the (k2/g2?) kit from Tire Rack
 
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Old 10-17-2006, 07:58 AM
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Brushed mine on too without removing them. Mask off your rotors pretty well. Caliper paint on rotors seems like a bad thing. G2 kit from Tire Rack is great.
 
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Were either of your orange? I have a Hot Orange Cabrio & wonder how well (or not) it matches?
 
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I used the G2 kit from the Tire Rack too. But mine are black...
 
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OK how does one get all of the rust and crap off of the center thing????????????

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An SOS pad does a pretty good job... but if you've got a dremel handy.. pick up some wire brush bits and it make's quick work of all that rust 'n crap..
 
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I just ordered the new Orange Brake Caliper Paintsystem Set from G2 today
http://www.prwebdirect.com/releases/...rweb418750.htm

Once the weather gets colder I'll pull the wheels off for a good cleaning & paint the calipers as well. I completely dig that S on your calipers Partsman, but I dunno that it'd look good w/ the orange?
 
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Originally Posted by PuppetMaster2u
Has anyone painted their brake calipers orange? If so, was it sprayed, or brushed on? And did you remove them from the car 1st? Do I need to remove them from the car 1st? Anyone have any pics? (sorry for all the newbie questions )
Yes, See post #20 by OctaneGuy
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ad.php?t=77019
Brushed on. Mixed Red and Yellow paints. Follow the instructions.
 
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Old 10-28-2006, 12:27 PM
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Yep - It's orange! It's actually a little more like the reflector than Hot Orange.
(pic from my gallery)
 
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