Subject	I believe that part of the problem is your cleaning method..
Posted by	Black Mammoth (VA) on May 21, 2003 at 10:40 PM
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In Reply To	Am I a screwed newb or can I fix this???? posted by Unluky(MO) on May 21, 2003 at 10:27 PM
Message	Just use brake cleaner. It could very well be that an agent in the windex is causing a chemical reaction with the paint. The good news is that this can be fixed. Sand the entire caliper and use brake cleaner to clean it up. The brake cleaner *may* cause the paint to come off. The import part is to make sure that every part of the caliper is roughed up so the paint will stick. And you want to make sure it is clean for the same reason. Also a high temp laquer will also give you a smooth glossy finish. It's more $$$ and more time consuming, but it looks great! If you go this route make sure that the laquer will not react with the aluminum caliper.
Follow Ups	Am I a screwed newb or can I fix this???? - Unluky(MO) 22:27:55 05/21/03 not clean enough. GO SPURS! (n/m) - Halo Z 22:29:32 05/21/03 hell yea.. (n/m) - JustinChien 23:42:52 05/21/03 Windex? >>> - NytWolf 22:33:29 05/21/03 I used the windex to make sure I had all the brake cleaner,, - Unluky(MO) 22:42:07 05/21/03 a guess... - dbotos 22:37:46 05/21/03 If you use acetate/acetone...make sure it's completely dry! (n/m) - Black Mammoth (VA) 22:41:52 05/21/03 aceTATE is a type of fabric :) --> - dbotos 22:47:51 05/21/03 It's also a chemical used in labs...it's also used in cig... - Black Mammoth (VA) 22:51:48 05/21/03 Are these painted? They do not look painted on mine? (n/m) - Unluky(MO) 22:43:43 05/21/03 You have a 90 right? AFAIK OEMs are painted black. (n/m) - Black Mammoth (VA) 22:46:54 05/21/03 OK. they just looked metal even when I wire brushed them. (n/m) - Unluky(MO) 22:48:14 05/21/03 my car is a 90 and the paint is a machine grey color (n/m) - dbotos 22:52:51 05/21/03 Interesting...I guess there is more to it... - Black Mammoth (VA) 22:58:37 05/21/03 Mine were a darker gray cast iron type color. That is - Unluky(MO) 23:09:41 05/21/03 mine's a 90 too but they were grayish-brown.... (n/m) - takirb 12:04:17 05/22/03 I believe that part of the problem is your cleaning method.. - Black Mammoth (VA) 22:40:43 05/21/03 I was scared of that, I bet these are a b#$%& to sand... - Unluky(MO) 22:46:50 05/21/03 nah, you'll be fine .. just be patient (n/m) - Guapo 22:47:48 05/21/03 I'm sure it will be ok, I am just anal and it will bother - Unluky(MO) 22:51:15 05/21/03 hehe time to stop for the evening and try again tomorrow :) (n/m) - Black Mammoth (VA) 22:52:42 05/21/03 You didn't sand them at all? You need to sand them... - Black Mammoth (VA) 22:49:25 05/21/03 No, nothing. I sanded the think crap off the "nissan" - Unluky(MO) 22:54:04 05/21/03 Tips(with pics) - EricTTZ 22:57:57 05/21/03 I bought a hi temp clear paint to put on them over the - Unluky(MO) 23:05:28 05/21/03 Careful with clear coat ... don't put too much >>> - NytWolf 23:07:02 05/21/03 and dont put it on too soon (n/m) - EricTTZ 23:09:48 05/21/03 Is my "clear paint" the same thing as "clear coat"? (n/m) - Unluky(MO) 23:13:36 05/21/03 Interesting question -- not sure -- ask retailer (n/m) - NytWolf 23:15:19 05/21/03 That's some damn fine lookin' calipers. (n/m) - TT BRAD 23:06:27 05/21/03 Few questions Eric.... - Unluky(MO) 23:22:01 05/21/03 I didnt take the pistons out. - EricTTZ 23:51:16 05/21/03 Wow those are the nicest calipers I've ever seen. (n/m) - Hyonjun 09:13:02 05/22/03 Re: Tips(with pics) - RUDEE 09:13:26 05/22/03 Please forget about the high temp engine paint - ZEngineer 02:19:37 05/22/03 Taking the calipers off the car overkill and unnecessary. - sebring1970 (robo) 08:33:09 05/22/03 i've painted mine three times and never had a problem.... - takirb 12:05:16 05/22/03
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