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Originally Posted by Huey52
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Most of my tools are from Sears (Craftsman), Northern Tool, Autozone (Duralast), and Harbor Freight (the latter for lesser used items). The Harbor Freight torque wrench is fine, but as you're building up your tools the Amazon linked is probably preferable as you cite it has the adaptors you may need. I prefer an ol' school click type as well. I can't be bothered looking at a needle. ;)
Yup, an 18" breaker bar is a must. Autozone has a good one. Get a "race jack." The very low profile is just right. 1.5 or 2-ton is fine. I can get to my front center jack point (just aft of plastic undercover) with the low profile jack, and that's the lowest point. Some other typical: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=67022 http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000NPULJC/...SIN=B000NPULJC http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...ment+%26+Jacks http://www.calcarcover.com/product.aspx?id=324&cid= Also get a set of Rhino Ramps (Autozone or similar) for when you don't need to remove the wheels but still need clearance e.g. oil changes. http://www.rhinoramps.com/12000.html Wheel chocks are a good safety item as well. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=96479 It's not really that hard to take off the calipers/rotors. Proper tools, take your time, don't force anything, and you'll be fine. But masking for caliper paint will also work aok. Hey I know this is an old thread but I wanted anyone's opinion on this jack and stand combo from Torin . Has anyone used this product before and is it of decent quality? Theres an even cheaper one for $50 but the stand aren't included and its max lift is around 13" vs this one which is like 17+". Gunna be painting the cailipers and eventually doing other projects down the road so I figured its time I make the investment. |
a jack and stands are one of those items that you want to pay a premium on. I'd rather pay more up front then have to text for help because my car is resting on my lungs
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Originally Posted by laythor
(Post 3554089)
a jack and stands are one of those items that you want to pay a premium on. I'd rather pay more up front then have to text for help because my car is resting on my lungs
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Can anyone confirm G2's Brake Caliper paint in Blue to be a close match for Winning Blue or would I be better just buying their black?
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dont know about G2, but the Dupli-color is pretty close minus the metallic part.
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Well the thing about Dupli-color is their paint is only heat resistant to like 450° F, G2's is 900°F + .... So, plus I've also heard great things about G2... Was just wondering about the matching of the blues and if they'd be off a little too much to notice...
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Originally Posted by laythor
(Post 3554089)
a jack and stands are one of those items that you want to pay a premium on. I'd rather pay more up front then have to text for help because my car is resting on my lungs
I don't think this can be +1'd enough. |
Just go with G2 black caliper paint and you'll have no blue-matching worries.
Here's an online color chip fwiw: http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/acces...tail.jsp?ID=41
Originally Posted by WTBRotary!
(Post 3581523)
Can anyone confirm G2's Brake Caliper paint in Blue to be a close match for Winning Blue or would I be better just buying their black?
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my dupil-color paint survived a track day with no problems...just saying. though an extra 500 degree buffer is certainly better.
Here is a pic from my car https://www.rx8club.com/album.php?al...ictureid=15193 and remember, the colors you see on a website are always going to look much different then the real color (looking at the generic swatches on the G2 website) |
Good idea guys, thanks Huey and Bacon. I'm probably gonna buy 2 things of G2 so I can paint the inside of my rotors, you know the place that rusts. I don't think 1 system is enough for 2-3 coats on the calipers and rotors...
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With one G2 kit you can get two coats on the calipers, which is all you need, with enough left over to do the rotor inner rings. You have to work somewhat quickly tho' as there's a definite "shelf life" after being mixed. If you've got everything apart and cleaned on a bench (recommended) piece o' cake tho'.
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the dupli-color isn't a mixture and it will coat a lot more than twice it seems. I did two coats on mine and there is still TONS of paint left in the can.
But it is super easy either way, and the brush on is fool proof. I think it took me no more than 45 minutes to do all 4 and thats with jacking the car up and taking the wheels on/off for each corner. I wish I hadn't bothered with spray on the first time.....huge PITA |
Originally Posted by Huey52
(Post 3582584)
With one G2 kit you can get two coats on the calipers, which is all you need, with enough left over to do the rotor inner rings. You have to work somewhat quickly tho' as there's a definite "shelf life" after being mixed. If you've got everything apart and cleaned on a bench (recommended) piece o' cake tho'.
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^ I hear ya; it is a bit of work, but I was replacing my rotors and pads at the time, so I benched them. You can certainly mask effectively and the G2-kit supplied brush is well suited.
I found the paint got tacky well before the 4 - 6 hour limit and it was a fairly cool day in early Spring. But again 2 coats went on the caipers easily and I'm sure the rotor rings wouldn't take long as you can simply rotate them for ease of application. |
I'll be painting my calipers as soon as I get my polak decals in the mail... but I cant decide exactly what I want.
My 8 is Nordic Green, with black and chrome wheels. I'm either going to paint all 4 calipers glossy black, with a silver/chrome RX-8 stenciled on just the rear calipers OR paint the front calipers silver/chrome, and the rears as previously mentioned. Thoughts? |
paint them all one color or scheme... different colors will look off
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Here is my Winning Blue Rx8! I painted my hubs black and the calipers red because it was too rusty. I think it turned out very good for a first timer.
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This forum is excellent! I just bought a 2006 RX8 with 18k miles and needed a bit of help on how to get into the engine air filter box. The owners manual was of no use. After watching a video someone posted here, it was cake. Thank you!
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Uummmmm huh
why post this comment in the Painting brake caliper DIY |
cause he was excited
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Sorry...wrong thread
Yeah, I guess when I navigated to a response about a DIY for air cleaner removal, I ended up in your brake discussion. Hope I didn't offend you somehow....
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I did the same thing with mine. Got a little carried away under the hood too. Thanks XcelR8! :D Great idea!
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