Okay Guys this is what you want to do if you want to paint your brake Calipers.
First of all, I used the G2 Brake Caliper Paint Kit. I bought it brand new off of ebay. It was the cheapest place that I could find that sold the paint kit. Here's a link:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=170130086591&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=007
Here is a picture of everything that came in the kit:
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Lets get started.
1) First, I used 2 jacks on 1 side of the veichle and took both of the wheels off of that side.
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2) Get a paper towel and spray the Brake Caliper Cleaner on the towel and then proceed to clean the Brake Caliper Area. Once it is clean, thoroughly dry the caliper.
2) Tape off the areas where you want to paint your calipers.
On the front brake tape here:
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and on the rear brake tape these 2 places:
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3) Mix the paint reactor into the paint, give it a good stir every 5 minutes, and allow it about 15 minutes to fully react with the paint.
4) Paint light coats on both the front and rear calipers, waiting about 15 minutes between coats so they have enough time to dry. Repeat this process about 3 times for a total of 3 coats per caliper.
5) Once painting is done on the one side, remove tape, install and re-torque wheels to 80 ft/lbs, and repeat on the opposite side.
OPTIONAL STEP
6) If you have decals ready, I waited overnight untill the next day to install the decals to ensure that the paint was fully dried.
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(I ordered the caliper decals from Grafixpressions. Here is an email from them incase you need to order them)
TIPS:
1) WEAR GLOVES WHEN PAINTING (Trust me on this one, the paint is a ***** to get off once it touches your skin or anything so just wear gloves)
2) Place newspapers or paper towels underneath the area you are painting just incase some paint leaks on the floor.
3) Dont be a dumbass like me. KNOW WHERE THE CAN OF PAINT IS. If not, your gonna spill it all over your pool table like i did.... ( I spilled like half the can and i still had plenty to paint the calipers lol. Even f*ckin laquer thinner doesnt take that **** off your hands)
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(I am so pissed about this you dont even know)
4) Have fun, dont take it too seriously, and have a couple beers while your painting :thumb:
Here is the end result with the wheels on:
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Have fun!
First of all, I used the G2 Brake Caliper Paint Kit. I bought it brand new off of ebay. It was the cheapest place that I could find that sold the paint kit. Here's a link:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=170130086591&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=007
Here is a picture of everything that came in the kit:
Lets get started.
1) First, I used 2 jacks on 1 side of the veichle and took both of the wheels off of that side.
2) Get a paper towel and spray the Brake Caliper Cleaner on the towel and then proceed to clean the Brake Caliper Area. Once it is clean, thoroughly dry the caliper.
2) Tape off the areas where you want to paint your calipers.
On the front brake tape here:
and on the rear brake tape these 2 places:
3) Mix the paint reactor into the paint, give it a good stir every 5 minutes, and allow it about 15 minutes to fully react with the paint.
4) Paint light coats on both the front and rear calipers, waiting about 15 minutes between coats so they have enough time to dry. Repeat this process about 3 times for a total of 3 coats per caliper.
5) Once painting is done on the one side, remove tape, install and re-torque wheels to 80 ft/lbs, and repeat on the opposite side.
OPTIONAL STEP
6) If you have decals ready, I waited overnight untill the next day to install the decals to ensure that the paint was fully dried.
(I ordered the caliper decals from Grafixpressions. Here is an email from them incase you need to order them)
7) After you applied the stickers re-torque the wheels again to 80 lbs/ft. And congradulations! You just successfully painted your brake calipers.
TIPS:
1) WEAR GLOVES WHEN PAINTING (Trust me on this one, the paint is a ***** to get off once it touches your skin or anything so just wear gloves)
2) Place newspapers or paper towels underneath the area you are painting just incase some paint leaks on the floor.
3) Dont be a dumbass like me. KNOW WHERE THE CAN OF PAINT IS. If not, your gonna spill it all over your pool table like i did.... ( I spilled like half the can and i still had plenty to paint the calipers lol. Even f*ckin laquer thinner doesnt take that **** off your hands)
(I am so pissed about this you dont even know)
4) Have fun, dont take it too seriously, and have a couple beers while your painting :thumb:
Here is the end result with the wheels on:
Have fun!
