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