Subject	Brake Caliper paint day pics
Posted by	RedKev on April 11, 2004 at 3:36 PM
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Message	Yesterday was a nice day in PA, so I finally got around to painting the calipers which turned out very nice. This is just a hold over until I get the StopTechs next year(hopefully). The FAQ write-up was very helpful and I ended up using that info along with 400zx's post(linky) Z with bikes before start Wheels off, brake pads out Front brake after cleaning with Brake Cleaner, Simple Green and lastly Carb cleaner(to remove SG detergent) Calipers cleaned and prep'ed Horrific masking job...but it worked :) After paint(4 coats black, 2 clear) Wheels back on - got some wheel cleaning to do Done Also put the front sway bar on while I had the wheels off. Much tougher than anticipated, so didn't have time for rear.
Follow Ups	Brake Caliper paint day pics - RedKev 15:36:35 04/11/04 Very nice, great job! (n/m) - RAGTPZ(OH) 15:39:08 04/11/04 Nice..I just did mine in red :) (n/m) - michaelkih (Dallas) 15:43:46 04/11/04 good work Kev, like the bikes too!! (n/m) - Wagz 15:49:33 04/11/04 Thanks - Z is still top dog (n/m) - RedKev 16:07:49 04/11/04 nice job. your car is gorgeous. (n/m) - JuicycJ4(SWMO) 15:51:12 04/11/04 nice but why would you ruin a good car cover? - TARGETZ 15:56:09 04/11/04 I woukld have just taken the calipers off..it takes like a - michaelkih (Dallas) 16:05:29 04/11/04 Didn't get ruined...washed out after painting - RedKev 16:06:05 04/11/04 cool man,...looks good (n/m) - Chris(NJ) 16:05:52 04/11/04 Where did you find clear caliper paint? I'll be painting - boileralum 16:11:25 04/11/04 Pepboys-they carry the hi-temp caliper paint >>> - RedKev 16:18:59 04/11/04 Nail polish remover and cotton swaps helps for the fronts. (n/m) - DbestiZ1 19:21:48 04/11/04 Very Very nice... (n/m) - Pats300zx 16:11:41 04/11/04 Also>>I think I am going to use this system on my F150 this - Pats300zx 16:14:30 04/11/04 that's an awesome system Pat, you'll be happy you used it. - RAGTPZ(OH) 16:22:21 04/11/04 Have you used it before Randy?? Seems like its alot easier> - Pats300zx 16:28:36 04/11/04 I have it on my calipers now, great look plus it needs very - RAGTPZ(OH) 16:53:41 04/11/04 how about a pic? (n/m) - EricTTZ 16:58:03 04/11/04 hmm...best I could find here - RAGTPZ(OH) 17:15:22 04/11/04 should sand off nissan (n/m) - michaelkih (Dallas) 17:36:43 04/11/04 I'm going to get the Stoptech upgrade on all 4 wheels so I - RAGTPZ(OH) 17:55:52 04/11/04 they're not making the rear kit anymore (n/m) - Chris(NJ) 18:20:12 04/11/04 not yet, will be re-releasing a new redesign r. caliper soon (n/m) - RAGTPZ(OH) 18:31:02 04/11/04 oh ok...13 or 14"? (n/m) - Chris(NJ) 19:31:22 04/11/04 I believe 13", I'm looking at going 14" front & 13" rear (n/m) - RAGTPZ(OH) 19:35:51 04/11/04 13" rear would be great if they made it. (n/m) - Chris(NJ) 20:28:45 04/11/04 that's overkill for 99.99% of the cars on the road (n/m) - fourZero 00:18:51 04/12/04 i know. (n/m) - Chris(NJ) 06:12:29 04/12/04 My calipers in G2 paint - pic - ssshakey 21:00:48 04/11/04 i just use AutoZone engine paint..last 2 years so far :) (n/m) - michaelkih (Dallas) 16:22:34 04/11/04 looks damn good... best color choice for your car... - halik 16:39:03 04/11/04 rims look nice on your car, ever considering lowering the z? (n/m) - dpjax 16:44:03 04/11/04 No,I like the ride height/look where it is (n/m) - RedKev 17:55:16 04/11/04 Looks good, great job! (n/m) - TheTwinZ (Peru) 18:58:45 04/11/04 so the newer calipers don't say "sumitomo" on them anymore (n/m) - Thrillhouse 21:03:11 04/11/04 Do you need clear coat with the FoliaTec? (n/m) - Malukalu99 02:36:54 04/12/04
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