Eye Sore, No More!!
06-09-2006, 09:55 PM
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Eye Sore, No More!!
Damn Mazda for putting crappy brakes on a gorgeous car.
So I did something about it.
Attached are some before and after pictures.
So I did something about it.
Attached are some before and after pictures.
06-09-2006, 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by tiggerlee
Looks Great!! Yeah mine were just starting to rust when I had them painted but MY GOD yours looked horrendous!!
all four looked horrid. I lost in car shows because of them.
The local dealer wouldn't paint them for me, so I went ahead and did it in my garage.
new wheels are showing up sometime this month, then I'll post more pics.
06-09-2006, 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by tiggerlee
Well you did a good job. Like the calipers too. 
I think they'll look good with my new black rims that are on the way
06-10-2006, 12:17 AM
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Originally Posted by t-run/8
I am doing this in like a day. How many jacks did you use to life the car? or did you just use the one in the trunk?
And where did you put the jacks?
And where did you put the jacks?
Anyway, if you look under your car, there's a spot kind of where the suspension meets the axle...that's where I jacked. It still places presure on the suspension so you don't get as much hang.
I also placed a jack stand just in case something bad happened it would catch my car from falling onto the frame
let me know if you need anything else.
06-10-2006, 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by snowboarder4eva
Damn Mazda for putting crappy brakes on a gorgeous car.
06-10-2006, 11:35 AM
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You DO know you car stops quicker 60-0 then most Ferrari's right? Most cars in general actually. Ever take a look at C&D's charts in the back of their mag?
06-10-2006, 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by DOMINION
Did you have to re-blead the brake system?
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From the looks of it it doesn't appear as though he disconnected the brakes. Just removed the wheels.
06-10-2006, 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by DOMINION
Snowboarder4eva, great job. I'm would like to do this real soon. Did you have to re-blead the brake system? and what kind of paint did you use?
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Blead the brake system?? Now you're getting into a realm of mechanics that is beyond my comprehension and understanding...or ability for that matter.
No no. I just took the wheels off, covered the rust with this kick *** rust disolver, then I put a couple coats of paint on there, let it dry, and finally put wheel back on.
The paint I used for the caliper was "caliper paint" that you can get at auto zone or any other similar auto palace. The paint that I put on the disk was called "engine enamel" color- Aluminum. It comes in a spray can and can withstand extreme heat.
06-11-2006, 12:24 AM
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Originally Posted by NgoRX8
no dripping issues when you were painting? when i tried this, it dripped and dried like that...yea im not good w/ painting.
but with the disc it dripped. So I just used masking tape to keep it off the polished portion. and let it drip into an aluminum pan.
06-12-2006, 11:47 AM
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Definitely a nice job.
Were you satisfied with the results of the rust disolver? I've never used such a thing. My dealer claimed they sandblasted the rotors when they painted the hubs, but the rust started creeping in around the edges after only 6 months so I suspect they either 1) lied about the sandblasting and just painted over raw rust or 2) did sandblast or otherwise clean first, then painted with really poor quality paint.
Seeing that diminished my enthusiasm for a DIY paint job. I figured the only way to make it last would be to strip all the parts out and take them to a pro. However, I really like to redo the rotors and paint the calipers without paying big $$$ to a shop.
Were you satisfied with the results of the rust disolver? I've never used such a thing. My dealer claimed they sandblasted the rotors when they painted the hubs, but the rust started creeping in around the edges after only 6 months so I suspect they either 1) lied about the sandblasting and just painted over raw rust or 2) did sandblast or otherwise clean first, then painted with really poor quality paint.
Seeing that diminished my enthusiasm for a DIY paint job. I figured the only way to make it last would be to strip all the parts out and take them to a pro. However, I really like to redo the rotors and paint the calipers without paying big $$$ to a shop.
06-12-2006, 11:57 AM
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I have this stuff and might try it if I decide to paint my rotors and calipers. Worked great on some of my motorcycle parts.
http://www.rusteco.com/auto.htm
http://www.rusteco.com/auto.htm
06-12-2006, 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Darkrose
I have this stuff and might try it if I decide to paint my rotors and calipers. Worked great on some of my motorcycle parts.
http://www.rusteco.com/auto.htm
http://www.rusteco.com/auto.htm
Got any left over?
06-12-2006, 11:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Cool-Blue-Dad
Definitely a nice job.
Were you satisfied with the results of the rust disolver? I've never used such a thing. My dealer claimed they sandblasted the rotors when they painted the hubs, but the rust started creeping in around the edges after only 6 months so I suspect they either 1) lied about the sandblasting and just painted over raw rust or 2) did sandblast or otherwise clean first, then painted with really poor quality paint.
Seeing that diminished my enthusiasm for a DIY paint job. I figured the only way to make it last would be to strip all the parts out and take them to a pro. However, I really like to redo the rotors and paint the calipers without paying big $$$ to a shop.
Were you satisfied with the results of the rust disolver? I've never used such a thing. My dealer claimed they sandblasted the rotors when they painted the hubs, but the rust started creeping in around the edges after only 6 months so I suspect they either 1) lied about the sandblasting and just painted over raw rust or 2) did sandblast or otherwise clean first, then painted with really poor quality paint.
Seeing that diminished my enthusiasm for a DIY paint job. I figured the only way to make it last would be to strip all the parts out and take them to a pro. However, I really like to redo the rotors and paint the calipers without paying big $$$ to a shop.