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good job mike
i painted mine blue with 1200 degree auto paint. i cleaned each each brake with simple green than used wire brushes.Step two use three coats of paint during each coat wait 10-15 min.Step three same process as step two but this time use clear coat. 10 bucks for everything and it looks great.I will post a pic soon but cant, beacuse i left my digi cam in NJ and im in Fl Now.
well like the pics mike
well like the pics mike
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I know I need to take pics during the day on the weekend
the VHT paint is 900 degrees I went to like 5 stores and couldn't find 1200 degree paint.
Its still holding fine for now
the VHT paint is 900 degrees I went to like 5 stores and couldn't find 1200 degree paint.
Its still holding fine for now
#28
Originally posted by mikeb
I know I need to take pics during the day on the weekend
the VHT paint is 900 degrees I went to like 5 stores and couldn't find 1200 degree paint.
Its still holding fine for now
I know I need to take pics during the day on the weekend
the VHT paint is 900 degrees I went to like 5 stores and couldn't find 1200 degree paint.
Its still holding fine for now
Looks good by the way. I need to find the time to do mine like that
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great job on the calipers guys!
my friend did his s2k about a month ago (only one coat!) and it's holding up pretty well.
i'll be doing mine after i move...most likey with the G2 stuff.
wish me luck! :D
my friend did his s2k about a month ago (only one coat!) and it's holding up pretty well.
i'll be doing mine after i move...most likey with the G2 stuff.
wish me luck! :D
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How is your caliper paint going mikeb?
Mine is already burnt on the track - they are rated 490 C or 900F and I manage to burn them to charcoal black.![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
I cannot repaint them since they will not stick on - so I just left it as battle marks
Mine is already burnt on the track - they are rated 490 C or 900F and I manage to burn them to charcoal black.
![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
I cannot repaint them since they will not stick on - so I just left it as battle marks
![Lol](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/lol.gif)
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