jake91 Posted October 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 napa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94 olds vert Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 Very cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addicted to eaton Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 where did you buy it? whats with the 100 Questions ass? lol BTW looks AMAZING! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake91 Posted October 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy K Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 where did you buy it? whats with the 100 Questions ass? lol BTW looks AMAZING! I've painted calipers, but none looked this good! but then, I was going for rust protection over appearance. the next car gets appearance, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intern8tion9l Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 It probably would have been a better idea to add the decals before the paint was 100% dry, so it would adhere into the tacky paint. Then clear-coat over the decals and paint. That would of ruined the paint. The vinyl would of never adhered to tacky paint for it to come off of the backing tape it comes on. A good clear would be VHT. It's good for high temperatures. IMO, this is what you should of done. When you ordered those vinyls, you should have removed the cut out letters from the vinyl sheet, not the surrounding vinyl. That way you could of applied the vinyl to the caliper and used it as a stencil. Paint over the removed lettering in white over the blue then removed the vinyl using a sharp razor blade to cut any stubborn paint. The vinyl really should have just been used as a stencil. I don't think those vinyls will last long. Most likely they will heat up, shrink and crack and then peel off. I say, within two weeks. Huh.... Seemed to work great for my Acura: i think it was loudcut that did the same thing, and it worked well for him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slick Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 Yep, it was him that I got the idea from. His were black with white decals. I used high temperature engine paint, and high temperature clear coat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boulevard Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 It looks damn good. Lesson learned! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venom Posted October 9, 2009 Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 Ive used that Duplicolor brush on kit with great results myself. I still have some kits left, but only yellow I think.................Hey that would work with the new paint scheme!!! Until next year at least LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boulevard Posted October 10, 2009 Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 I'm planning on painting Justine calipers yellow. I wanna try something different than red. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy K Posted October 10, 2009 Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 did some research... this other "paint" is much better, as it is an epoxy. http://g2usa.com/index.shtml cheapest place to buy: http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=g2+paint&_sacat=0&_trksid=p3286.m270.l1313&_dmpt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&_odkw=g2+caliper+paint&_osacat=0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertISaar Posted October 10, 2009 Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 10 man points for anyone who buys it: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/PURPLE-G2-BRAKE-CALIPER-PAINT-EPOXY-STYLE-KIT-FREE-SHIP_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem439a5c201fQQitemZ290352537631QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy K Posted October 10, 2009 Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 check this thread out on G2 paint! http://www.grandprixforums.net/f59/best-caliper-paint-6730.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuminaPower92 Posted October 10, 2009 Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 What about powder coating calipers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slick Posted October 10, 2009 Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 I've *heard* that it's not the greatest idea. Apparently, the PC traps in the heat. I would do a search on the interwebs about it, there may be no validity there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuminaPower92 Posted October 10, 2009 Report Share Posted October 10, 2009 I've *heard* that it's not the greatest idea. Apparently, the PC traps in the heat. I would do a search on the interwebs about it, there may be no validity there. Damn that guy would def hook me up as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94GPGTP Posted October 11, 2009 Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 I'm planning on painting Justine calipers yellow. I wanna try something different than red. Y So then you will have Bananas on your rotors? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boulevard Posted October 11, 2009 Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 What else works with an all black car? I guess silver too... It's been too cold in Chicago to do this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carkhz316 Posted October 11, 2009 Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 Looks good Jake! +5 hp right there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscar_wilde Posted October 11, 2009 Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 What else works with an all black car? I guess silver too... It's been too cold in Chicago to do this. White would look good in my opinion. Just a little contrast to show them off. Those purple calipers look amazing! Now I want to paint my calipers and be pretty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake91 Posted October 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 now my mom wants me to do her calipers LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake91 Posted October 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 What else works with an all black car? I guess silver too... It's been too cold in Chicago to do this. White would look good in my opinion. Just a little contrast to show them off. Those purple calipers look amazing! Now I want to paint my calipers and be pretty! adjust your screen settings. they are blue LOL. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertISaar Posted October 11, 2009 Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 What else works with an all black car? I guess silver too... It's been too cold in Chicago to do this. White would look good in my opinion. Just a little contrast to show them off. Those purple calipers look amazing! Now I want to paint my calipers and be pretty! adjust your screen settings. they are blue LOL. thanks i think he meant the purple ones i linked to... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jake91 Posted October 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 oh missed the link LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy K Posted October 11, 2009 Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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