| nater | 08-25-2006 04:08 PM |
How To Refinish your Calipers (Brembo)
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These directions are for if your calipers are beyond touch-up, or if you want to change their color. If you just want to touch up your calipers, the best paint is honda inca pearl, paint code Y61P, part number 08703 Y61PPAH (thanks quaam for the info).
I just refinished some brembo's that I had purchased that were in pretty bad shape. I thought I would share with the others what I found out while I did it. There are other ways out there to do it, but if you are missing alot of paint, it is easier to strip all the paint off (it will provide a smoother final look then just sanding).
First, I stripped the calipers totally apart. I did this for 2 reasons. First, they were used, and I wanted to replace all the seals anyways and this way I could assure myself they were in good shape internally. Second, it just makes it MUCH easier to refinish them. The seal kit is ~80 from subaru, and you will need one (one kit is enough for both calipers) if you follow my steps and take them all apart.
Second, go to autozone (or any car parts store) and purchase a can of aircraft paint stripper. This stuff burns like hell if you get it on your skin, so make sure you wear gloves (dish washing gloves work well). If you do get it on your skin, water will wash it off in quick order.
This stripper is best applied with a brush, dabbing it on really thick. Let it sit for about 20-30 minutes per application, and the paint will just wash off with the hose. You will have to do this a few times, but it will get 100% of the paint off.
Here is the real kicker. It will NOT remove the underlaying coating (which I now know is hard anodizing to protect the caliper)!. No worries about wearing through the coating. The stripper left 100% of the coating untouched!. Once you get them all clean and free of paint, towel dry them, and sit them aside to dry overnight.
When you go to paint them, make sure you plug up all the threaded holes with some paper towel or something. You will want to put this thing back together again at some point!. Spray the calipers down with some brake cleaner to degrease them, and wipe them with a lint free cloth to make sure they are super clean before you paint.
I used VHT caliper and drum paint. It is good for up to 1200 degrees (the duplicolor 2 part paint is only good for under 400 degrees). It comes in a spray can. Do thin coats, and apply the coats 20 minutes apart from each other. Once you get enough paint on them (I needed 2 cans of paint for the front calipers), sit them aside overnight.
If you are happy with how they look, go ahead to the next step (baking), if you are not, then do this. Find some 350-400 grit sandpaper and wet sand the calipers down til they are smooth (make sure the paint is really dry before attempting to sand it, I ended up baking my calipers before this step for about 1 hour at 170 just to firm up the paint). You might have some edges that show bare caliper (you will have removed all the new paint), but that is ok. Once you get them smooth you can spray them with water, dry them, then wipe down with rubbing alcohol, then wipe them down with a lint free cloth. Once you have the sanding residue removed, you can put another few coats of paint on the calipers.
The next step is critical. On the VHT website it says if you want maximum durability and chemical resistance, you need to cook the calipers in your oven. They recommend 120 degrees for 1 hour, I did 170 (as low as my oven goes) for about 3 hours. Just remember, this is FAR less heat then your calipers will see on a track or such, and since they are totally taken apart, no need to worry about seals or such.
Once you get them baked, let them cool and re-assemble as you see fit. This should provide you with a VERY good coating on your brakes, and I found it easier then roughing up the paint with sand paper.
This is how they started out:
[IMG]http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g30/nater_1/P10110301.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g30/nater_1/P10110291.jpg[/IMG]
And these are some phone camera pics of the brakes finished:
[IMG]http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g30/nater_1/mail1.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g30/nater_1/mail.jpg[/IMG]
I just refinished some brembo's that I had purchased that were in pretty bad shape. I thought I would share with the others what I found out while I did it. There are other ways out there to do it, but if you are missing alot of paint, it is easier to strip all the paint off (it will provide a smoother final look then just sanding).
First, I stripped the calipers totally apart. I did this for 2 reasons. First, they were used, and I wanted to replace all the seals anyways and this way I could assure myself they were in good shape internally. Second, it just makes it MUCH easier to refinish them. The seal kit is ~80 from subaru, and you will need one (one kit is enough for both calipers) if you follow my steps and take them all apart.
Second, go to autozone (or any car parts store) and purchase a can of aircraft paint stripper. This stuff burns like hell if you get it on your skin, so make sure you wear gloves (dish washing gloves work well). If you do get it on your skin, water will wash it off in quick order.
This stripper is best applied with a brush, dabbing it on really thick. Let it sit for about 20-30 minutes per application, and the paint will just wash off with the hose. You will have to do this a few times, but it will get 100% of the paint off.
Here is the real kicker. It will NOT remove the underlaying coating (which I now know is hard anodizing to protect the caliper)!. No worries about wearing through the coating. The stripper left 100% of the coating untouched!. Once you get them all clean and free of paint, towel dry them, and sit them aside to dry overnight.
When you go to paint them, make sure you plug up all the threaded holes with some paper towel or something. You will want to put this thing back together again at some point!. Spray the calipers down with some brake cleaner to degrease them, and wipe them with a lint free cloth to make sure they are super clean before you paint.
I used VHT caliper and drum paint. It is good for up to 1200 degrees (the duplicolor 2 part paint is only good for under 400 degrees). It comes in a spray can. Do thin coats, and apply the coats 20 minutes apart from each other. Once you get enough paint on them (I needed 2 cans of paint for the front calipers), sit them aside overnight.
If you are happy with how they look, go ahead to the next step (baking), if you are not, then do this. Find some 350-400 grit sandpaper and wet sand the calipers down til they are smooth (make sure the paint is really dry before attempting to sand it, I ended up baking my calipers before this step for about 1 hour at 170 just to firm up the paint). You might have some edges that show bare caliper (you will have removed all the new paint), but that is ok. Once you get them smooth you can spray them with water, dry them, then wipe down with rubbing alcohol, then wipe them down with a lint free cloth. Once you have the sanding residue removed, you can put another few coats of paint on the calipers.
The next step is critical. On the VHT website it says if you want maximum durability and chemical resistance, you need to cook the calipers in your oven. They recommend 120 degrees for 1 hour, I did 170 (as low as my oven goes) for about 3 hours. Just remember, this is FAR less heat then your calipers will see on a track or such, and since they are totally taken apart, no need to worry about seals or such.
Once you get them baked, let them cool and re-assemble as you see fit. This should provide you with a VERY good coating on your brakes, and I found it easier then roughing up the paint with sand paper.
This is how they started out:
[IMG]http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g30/nater_1/P10110301.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g30/nater_1/P10110291.jpg[/IMG]
And these are some phone camera pics of the brakes finished:
[IMG]http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g30/nater_1/mail1.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g30/nater_1/mail.jpg[/IMG]
| ESmooth | 08-25-2006 04:20 PM |
FYI, the black coating underneath is not a "ceramic heat coating" but a hard anodizing to harden the surface of the piston bores, resisit corrosion and to act as a primer for better paint adhesion. It can be removed from the caliper body and not cause any issues, but it should be left intact inside of the piston bores. We use the same process on our StopTech calipers.
For what its worth, Im doing the same process on a set of STi rear calipers that our paint shop is painting to match my front BBK using the same process with great success. And no we wont offer this service...I had to beg and plead to get mine done.
Erk
StopTech brake consultant
For what its worth, Im doing the same process on a set of STi rear calipers that our paint shop is painting to match my front BBK using the same process with great success. And no we wont offer this service...I had to beg and plead to get mine done.
Erk
StopTech brake consultant
| nater | 08-25-2006 04:30 PM |
[QUOTE=ESmooth]FYI, the black coating underneath is not a "ceramic heat coating" but a hard anodizing to harden the surface of the piston bores, resisit corrosion and to act as a primer for better paint adhesion. It can be removed from the caliper body and not cause any issues, but it should be left intact inside of the piston bores. We use the same process on our StopTech calipers.
For what its worth, Im doing the same process on a set of STi rear calipers that our paint shop is painting to match my front BBK using the same process with great success. And no we wont offer this service...I had to beg and plead to get mine done.
Erk
StopTech brake consultant[/QUOTE]
I was just going by what others said it was in the other threads, thanks for the info... :)
For what its worth, Im doing the same process on a set of STi rear calipers that our paint shop is painting to match my front BBK using the same process with great success. And no we wont offer this service...I had to beg and plead to get mine done.
Erk
StopTech brake consultant[/QUOTE]
I was just going by what others said it was in the other threads, thanks for the info... :)
| jac04 | 08-25-2006 05:38 PM |
Let's see some pictures!
| caesar | 08-25-2006 11:36 PM |
^^yeah!! some pics would be great........
| veightkiller | 08-26-2006 01:45 AM |
^^ditto
| mtnbkrcr | 08-26-2006 02:17 AM |
nice write-up. But like the others where are the pics?
| nater | 08-26-2006 08:17 AM |
I will get some this weekend. I wrote that up while I was at work, and did not have the brakes with me. Today I am installing a clutch in my friends STi, so that will pretty much wipe the day. Here are the brakes when I started with them:
[IMG]http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g30/nater_1/P10110301.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g30/nater_1/P10110291.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g30/nater_1/P10110301.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g30/nater_1/P10110291.jpg[/IMG]
| njskatchmo | 08-26-2006 12:03 PM |
damn have you been playing catch with your calipers?
| iheartmysuby | 08-26-2006 02:02 PM |
ya what the heck. those are so ugly
| WRXDriftR | 08-26-2006 05:08 PM |
you better have gotten a good deal on those!
| SubasaurusWrex | 08-26-2006 05:15 PM |
scuffed paint should take off $1000 in price :rolleyes:
| bessie | 08-26-2006 05:30 PM |
[QUOTE=SubasaurusWrex]scuffed paint should take off $1000 in price :rolleyes:[/QUOTE]
:lol:
:lol:
| gc835 | 08-26-2006 05:54 PM |
any after pics??
| ESmooth | 08-26-2006 06:46 PM |
I will post my pics when they are done but at this point I have only stripped the outer half of the calipers...still need to strip the inner halves and get them painted.
| koochman | 08-26-2006 06:50 PM |
.....
| nater | 08-26-2006 07:12 PM |
I have the final coat going on tomorrow morning, then I will post pics. Yes, I got a killer deal on them. 2 sets of pads, rotors, and the calipers for $200 plus my stock front brakes. I found that to be a damn good deal...
That is the way I got the calipers. The seller was totally open about their condition when I got them. I can deal with cosmetics. All I cared about is that the pistons and bores were in good shape (which they are). I can paint.
That is the way I got the calipers. The seller was totally open about their condition when I got them. I can deal with cosmetics. All I cared about is that the pistons and bores were in good shape (which they are). I can paint.
| 06BlackSTIwith550WHP | 09-13-2006 09:16 AM |
[QUOTE=nater;15035833]I have the final coat going on tomorrow morning, then I will post pics. Yes, I got a killer deal on them. 2 sets of pads, rotors, and the calipers for $200 plus my stock front brakes. I found that to be a damn good deal...
That is the way I got the calipers. The seller was totally open about their condition when I got them. I can deal with cosmetics. All I cared about is that the pistons and bores were in good shape (which they are). I can paint.[/QUOTE]
Yea tomorrow morning!!!:confused: lets see the pics already
That is the way I got the calipers. The seller was totally open about their condition when I got them. I can deal with cosmetics. All I cared about is that the pistons and bores were in good shape (which they are). I can paint.[/QUOTE]
Yea tomorrow morning!!!:confused: lets see the pics already
| FromageTheDog | 09-13-2006 09:55 AM |
Hey nater -- some quick questions about the seal kit:
- Does it come with the grease required to lubricate the piston boot? The FSM specs [i]NIGLUBE RX-2 (Part No. K0779GA102)[/i]. If not, can I substitute something else? I never hold out much hope of sourcing the stuff that FHI seems to use...
- Do you need 1 kit for each caliper? Or is 1 kit sufficient for both calipers?
Thanks!
- Does it come with the grease required to lubricate the piston boot? The FSM specs [i]NIGLUBE RX-2 (Part No. K0779GA102)[/i]. If not, can I substitute something else? I never hold out much hope of sourcing the stuff that FHI seems to use...
- Do you need 1 kit for each caliper? Or is 1 kit sufficient for both calipers?
Thanks!
| turbokonejo | 09-13-2006 10:26 AM |
Damn were is the OP and his pics.
| Samirr76 | 09-13-2006 11:15 AM |
tittywop!!!
| FromageTheDog | 09-13-2006 12:53 PM |
Another question (in addition to post #19 above): did you take the caliper halves apart? I'm really reluctant to do this, since I haven't been able to find a torque spec for these bolts. Anyone here know what it might be?
| nater | 09-13-2006 01:11 PM |
[QUOTE=FromageTheDog;15228284]Hey nater -- some quick questions about the seal kit:
- Does it come with the grease required to lubricate the piston boot? The FSM specs [i]NIGLUBE RX-2 (Part No. K0779GA102)[/i]. If not, can I substitute something else? I never hold out much hope of sourcing the stuff that FHI seems to use...
- Do you need 1 kit for each caliper? Or is 1 kit sufficient for both calipers?
Thanks![/QUOTE]
1 kit is enough for both calipers. You can either lube the boot with brake fluid, or if you have some (or feel like going to napa) some stuff called sil-glide.
- Does it come with the grease required to lubricate the piston boot? The FSM specs [i]NIGLUBE RX-2 (Part No. K0779GA102)[/i]. If not, can I substitute something else? I never hold out much hope of sourcing the stuff that FHI seems to use...
- Do you need 1 kit for each caliper? Or is 1 kit sufficient for both calipers?
Thanks![/QUOTE]
1 kit is enough for both calipers. You can either lube the boot with brake fluid, or if you have some (or feel like going to napa) some stuff called sil-glide.
| nater | 09-13-2006 01:13 PM |
[QUOTE=FromageTheDog;15230940]Another question (in addition to post #19 above): did you take the caliper halves apart? I'm really reluctant to do this, since I haven't been able to find a torque spec for these bolts. Anyone here know what it might be?[/QUOTE]
I did split them, it makes it easier to take the pistons etc out and makes it easier to paint. When I put them back together I just put them together tight. I did not find a torque spec, and I asked the local mechanic at the subaru dealer who is their top guy (and a nice guy) and he just said "good and snug"
I did split them, it makes it easier to take the pistons etc out and makes it easier to paint. When I put them back together I just put them together tight. I did not find a torque spec, and I asked the local mechanic at the subaru dealer who is their top guy (and a nice guy) and he just said "good and snug"
| nater | 09-13-2006 01:14 PM |
[QUOTE=06BlackSTIwith550WHP;15227850]Yea tomorrow morning!!!:confused: lets see the pics already[/QUOTE]
I am sorry for the delay.... I am moving, and I am without a digital camera. I will really try to get some pics. Just imagine bright red, totally shiny and smooth calipers. :cool:
I am sorry for the delay.... I am moving, and I am without a digital camera. I will really try to get some pics. Just imagine bright red, totally shiny and smooth calipers. :cool:
| jblaine | 09-13-2006 03:05 PM |
FWIW, here's the VHT FAQ:
[url]http://www.speco.com.au/vht_faq.html[/url]
Of special note: "Apply multiple coats in less than 1 hour or after 24 hours. Coats sprayed between this period may wrinkle, not adhere or not dry properly."
[url]http://www.speco.com.au/vht_faq.html[/url]
Of special note: "Apply multiple coats in less than 1 hour or after 24 hours. Coats sprayed between this period may wrinkle, not adhere or not dry properly."
| nater | 09-13-2006 03:15 PM |
[QUOTE=jblaine;15233082]FWIW, here's the VHT FAQ:
[url]http://www.speco.com.au/vht_faq.html[/url]
Of special note: "Apply multiple coats in less than 1 hour or after 24 hours. Coats sprayed between this period may wrinkle, not adhere or not dry properly."[/QUOTE]
Yep, and the can states that 20 minutes is the ideal time between coats if you cant wait 24 or more hours.
[url]http://www.speco.com.au/vht_faq.html[/url]
Of special note: "Apply multiple coats in less than 1 hour or after 24 hours. Coats sprayed between this period may wrinkle, not adhere or not dry properly."[/QUOTE]
Yep, and the can states that 20 minutes is the ideal time between coats if you cant wait 24 or more hours.
| CatfaceType-R | 09-13-2006 03:50 PM |
subscribed...
| frayz | 09-17-2006 05:50 PM |
Cool thread, i just posted asking too see if anyone had done this yet :D
| frayz | 09-17-2006 06:02 PM |
Cool thread, i just posted asking too see if anyone had done this yet :D
| SMUwrx34 | 09-18-2006 12:48 AM |
subscribed
| nater | 09-18-2006 03:03 PM |
And the first post is updated with some pics of the finished product. Considering how bad they were when i got them, I think they turned out amazing. The color in the pic is off, they are perfect red.
| jblaine | 09-18-2006 03:05 PM |
Mmmm... tomato soup :)
JK - good job.
JK - good job.
| KrazyKarl | 09-18-2006 03:21 PM |
[QUOTE=nater;15287187]And the first post is updated with some pics of the finished product. Considering how bad they were when i got them, I think they turned out amazing. The color in the pic is off, they are perfect red.[/QUOTE]
looks like you did a good job. pics on the car?
looks like you did a good job. pics on the car?
| frayz | 09-18-2006 03:24 PM |
Need some better pics dude, :D
| nater | 09-18-2006 03:29 PM |
[QUOTE=frayz;15287524]Need some better pics dude, :D[/QUOTE]
You guys are a tough crowd. I will get some better pics when they are on the car (I have arp extended lugs going in this week, then the brakes go on)...
You guys are a tough crowd. I will get some better pics when they are on the car (I have arp extended lugs going in this week, then the brakes go on)...
| ProdriveRex | 09-18-2006 03:47 PM |
Anyone got info where to get paint for Touch up for Brembos?
| nater | 09-18-2006 03:49 PM |
[QUOTE=ProdriveRex;15287912]Anyone got info where to get paint for Touch up for Brembos?[/QUOTE]
If you want to touch up the stock gold, the best color is the honda Inca mica gold (or something like that). You will see the color on ugly civics, but it is the best color match. Think it was on cars around 2002 or so.
If you want to touch up the stock gold, the best color is the honda Inca mica gold (or something like that). You will see the color on ugly civics, but it is the best color match. Think it was on cars around 2002 or so.
| ProdriveRex | 09-18-2006 03:50 PM |
awesome thanks. Any way to get it in spray paint can?
| nater | 09-18-2006 03:52 PM |
[QUOTE=ProdriveRex;15287956]awesome thanks. Any way to get it in spray paint can?[/QUOTE]
There are a few companies online that sell touch-up paint and will put it in spray cans for you. You can also find some local body shops that will mix some up for you and put it in a can.
There are a few companies online that sell touch-up paint and will put it in spray cans for you. You can also find some local body shops that will mix some up for you and put it in a can.
| frayz | 09-18-2006 03:57 PM |
[QUOTE=nater;15287619]You guys are a tough crowd. I will get some better pics when they are on the car (I have arp extended lugs going in this week, then the brakes go on)...[/QUOTE]
Sorry dude, i wasnt slamming your efforts, theyre great, im gonna do mine in black soon, also gonna get some stainless pistions machined while theyre apart.
They look so cool you need some better pics :D
Sorry dude, i wasnt slamming your efforts, theyre great, im gonna do mine in black soon, also gonna get some stainless pistions machined while theyre apart.
They look so cool you need some better pics :D
| nater | 09-18-2006 04:00 PM |
[QUOTE=frayz;15288060]Sorry dude, i wasnt slamming your efforts, theyre great, im gonna do mine in black soon, also gonna get some stainless pistions machined while theyre apart.
They look so cool you need some better pics :D[/QUOTE]
I think stoptech sells replacement pistons.. they might have stainless?
They look so cool you need some better pics :D[/QUOTE]
I think stoptech sells replacement pistons.. they might have stainless?
| djerickd | 09-18-2006 04:19 PM |
you inspired me to paint mine:
[url]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1092872[/url]
[url]http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1092872[/url]
| steve | 09-18-2006 04:35 PM |
For replacement decals, check out this guy on ebay.
[url]http://cgi.ebay.ca/Brembo-Brake-Caliper-Decals-x1-90_W0QQitemZ130026181859QQihZ003QQcategoryZ10372QQcmdZViewItem[/url]
I bought some replacement "brembo" decals when I refinished my Brembos last year. Great decals, and they're high heat too.
Nice work OP.
[url]http://cgi.ebay.ca/Brembo-Brake-Caliper-Decals-x1-90_W0QQitemZ130026181859QQihZ003QQcategoryZ10372QQcmdZViewItem[/url]
I bought some replacement "brembo" decals when I refinished my Brembos last year. Great decals, and they're high heat too.
Nice work OP.
| quaam | 09-18-2006 07:49 PM |
the name for the touch up paint from honda is honda inca pearl, paint code Y61P, part number 08703 Y61PPAH
| snowcrzy | 10-17-2006 01:51 AM |
I ordered some brembos with some slight scuffs and scratches on them so I am going to paint them.
I would prefer not taking them apart so I don't have to spend the extra money to put them back together, what would be the process if you leave them together?
Do one side then do the other?
And, as far as the brembo logo goes, I want white letters on black calipers. Would it be better to paint that area white first, then put the sticker over it and paint it black? then once done remove the stickers? or would it just be better to go with some stickers?
thanks
-dave
I would prefer not taking them apart so I don't have to spend the extra money to put them back together, what would be the process if you leave them together?
Do one side then do the other?
And, as far as the brembo logo goes, I want white letters on black calipers. Would it be better to paint that area white first, then put the sticker over it and paint it black? then once done remove the stickers? or would it just be better to go with some stickers?
thanks
-dave
| jac04 | 10-17-2006 08:08 AM |
[QUOTE=snowcrzy;15640020] what would be the process if you leave them together?[/QUOTE]
1) Remove caliper & plug the brake hose hole.
2) Clean & wetsand smooth. If you are not planning on replacing the seals then I would stay far away from paint stripper.
3) Clean them even more. Preparation is key.
4) Mask off pistons & boots.
5) Paint
6) Reinstall
7) Bleed brakes
You should be able to get away with using decals. However, if you drive the car hard you should prbably clear coat over them to avoid any issues with peeling.
When I did my 4-pots, I found the best way to paint the front calipers was to build a stand for them. Check it out:
[IMG]http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j126/jac04/100_0463.jpg[/IMG]
1) Remove caliper & plug the brake hose hole.
2) Clean & wetsand smooth. If you are not planning on replacing the seals then I would stay far away from paint stripper.
3) Clean them even more. Preparation is key.
4) Mask off pistons & boots.
5) Paint
6) Reinstall
7) Bleed brakes
You should be able to get away with using decals. However, if you drive the car hard you should prbably clear coat over them to avoid any issues with peeling.
When I did my 4-pots, I found the best way to paint the front calipers was to build a stand for them. Check it out:
[IMG]http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j126/jac04/100_0463.jpg[/IMG]
| Donzo | 10-17-2006 08:33 AM |
that looks awesome! I'd like to paint my '06 4 pots black like the '07 calipers but I'm trying to think of the best way to keep "SUBARU" on them. I don't know if I will tape over it and leave a strip of red to off set it or if I will just cut out tape to go over each letter. We'll see...
| Calamity Jesus | 10-17-2006 09:09 AM |
[QUOTE=TheDon427;15641224]that looks awesome! I'd like to paint my '06 4 pots black like the '07 calipers but I'm trying to think of the best way to keep "SUBARU" on them. I don't know if I will tape over it and leave a strip of red to off set it or if I will just cut out tape to go over each letter. We'll see...[/QUOTE]
Trade with someone who's got black ones and wants red!
Trade with someone who's got black ones and wants red!
| jac04 | 10-17-2006 11:00 AM |
[QUOTE=TheDon427;15641224]..but I'm trying to think of the best way to keep "SUBARU" on them. I don't know if I will tape over it and leave a strip of red to off set it or if I will just cut out tape to go over each letter. We'll see...[/QUOTE]
Contact Greg Lilly at Underground Graphics (glilly here on NASIOC). His 4-pot/2-pot decals are perfect:
[IMG]http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j126/jac04/brakes/000_0328.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j126/jac04/brakes/000_0337.jpg[/IMG]
Contact Greg Lilly at Underground Graphics (glilly here on NASIOC). His 4-pot/2-pot decals are perfect:
[IMG]http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j126/jac04/brakes/000_0328.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j126/jac04/brakes/000_0337.jpg[/IMG]
| snowcrzy | 10-17-2006 12:18 PM |
[QUOTE=jac04;15641105]1) Remove caliper & plug the brake hose hole.
2) Clean & wetsand smooth. If you are not planning on replacing the seals then I would stay far away from paint stripper.
3) Clean them even more. Preparation is key.
4) Mask off pistons & boots.
5) Paint
6) Reinstall
7) Bleed brakes
You should be able to get away with using decals. However, if you drive the car hard you should prbably clear coat over them to avoid any issues with peeling.
YOUR MY HERO!:rolleyes: :banana:
2) Clean & wetsand smooth. If you are not planning on replacing the seals then I would stay far away from paint stripper.
3) Clean them even more. Preparation is key.
4) Mask off pistons & boots.
5) Paint
6) Reinstall
7) Bleed brakes
You should be able to get away with using decals. However, if you drive the car hard you should prbably clear coat over them to avoid any issues with peeling.
YOUR MY HERO!:rolleyes: :banana:
| snowcrzy | 10-17-2006 12:19 PM |
...and so are you OP :)
| snowcrzy | 10-18-2006 12:26 AM |
ok, another question. Mine are pretty beat up, nothing too bad except for one front rotor. It is like 3 chips in it. I can sand them down but I would prefer not changing the shape of the caliper. Could I use some jb weld and then sand that down???
also, do I need to prime the calipers?
also, do I need to prime the calipers?
| kite_tmr | 10-31-2006 11:09 PM |
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| kidjoe | 02-07-2010 01:55 AM |
Here's mine.....I used a stencil for the lettering
[IMG]http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z148/kidjoe16/Baja005.jpg[/IMG]
I used colour coded caliper paint.
[IMG]http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z148/kidjoe16/Baja005.jpg[/IMG]
I used colour coded caliper paint.
| mercsan | 08-24-2012 12:39 AM |
I'm going to necro the **** out of this thread, but if you want to paint them without removing them. This is how I did it (Yes I protected my rotors, stems etc). Also, this is from 2007 from my evo when I had it.
[IMG]http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k243/mercsan/Evo/CIMG0389.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k243/mercsan/Evo/CIMG0390.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k243/mercsan/Evo/CIMG0391.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k243/mercsan/Evo/CIMG0392.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k243/mercsan/Evo/CIMG0395.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k243/mercsan/Evo/CIMG0397.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k243/mercsan/Evo/CIMG0400.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k243/mercsan/Evo/CIMG0389.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k243/mercsan/Evo/CIMG0390.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k243/mercsan/Evo/CIMG0391.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k243/mercsan/Evo/CIMG0392.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k243/mercsan/Evo/CIMG0395.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k243/mercsan/Evo/CIMG0397.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k243/mercsan/Evo/CIMG0400.jpg[/IMG]
| kpluiten | 08-24-2012 04:38 PM |
Why would you not just unbolt them and do it right?
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