Who has their calipers painted
Sep 30, 2004, 10:07 PM
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Originally Posted by RalliartJP
I just painted my calipers...Now im reading that ppl are saying this one guy messed up and painted wrong parts. The part in the picture I painted and your not supposed to.. Is there any real threat to painting this part other then the fact that I shouldnt.. Has anyone had any problems, or even the person who's pic this is, are you having any problems? I did it the right way, and then im lookin at it and im like " I think it will look better if its all red " duhh oh well... 
http://www.nepthys.com/artofrally/mods02.html
No problems whatsoever from painting that surface!
Oct 1, 2004, 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by TheJANG
Just saw this post, that's from my car:
http://www.nepthys.com/artofrally/mods02.html
No problems whatsoever from painting that surface!
http://www.nepthys.com/artofrally/mods02.html
No problems whatsoever from painting that surface!
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Jul 25, 2005, 07:36 AM
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Can we get some more people to post up pics of calipers done red?
And a quick question about the Duplicolor kit. Does if have a gloss finish? Or should I buy a high heat sealer gloss as well?
And a quick question about the Duplicolor kit. Does if have a gloss finish? Or should I buy a high heat sealer gloss as well?
Jul 26, 2005, 12:28 AM
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Question for all you guys who have painted calipers - I was told by a body shop that having painted calipers are not good, because the calipers heat up and can crack... is there any truth to this, and has anyone had any problems at all with their brakes afterwards?
BTW, everyone's calipers look great!!! I want to do this right, which is why I'm doing some research first... TIA
BTW, everyone's calipers look great!!! I want to do this right, which is why I'm doing some research first... TIA
Jul 26, 2005, 10:25 AM
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Not true in the slightest! I think they may have meant that the heat caused by the caliper will make the PAINT chip/crack. Not the paint will cause the caliper to crack under heat. Its not like the paint seals the heat in so it can't escape.
As long as you get a paint that is designated for either highheat caliper or Engine paint then your fine.
As long as you get a paint that is designated for either highheat caliper or Engine paint then your fine.
Jul 26, 2005, 10:53 AM
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Can we get some more people to post up pics of calipers done red?
And a quick question about the Duplicolor kit. Does if have a gloss finish? Or should I buy a high heat sealer gloss as well?
And a quick question about the Duplicolor kit. Does if have a gloss finish? Or should I buy a high heat sealer gloss as well?
Jul 26, 2005, 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by captain150
Well then that is rice, making people think you have expensive brakes. I hate rice. I was considering painting mine red awhile ago, it would look nice for sure. But no way will I ever have a "performance" muffler on it. Our exaust system is very good from the factory, putting a muffler on is pointless. I just hate rice. Although it DOES give me a laugh quite a bit. I love beating ricers with my stock, automatic, ralliart. It is such a great feeling, watching them move farther and farther behind me.
You need to chill. And if the stock exhaust is good, then why can more power be made by switching out with aftermarket stuff? If its the noise your talking about, there are things you can do to cut down on it. Dont call it "rice" if you wanna make your car faster.
Jul 26, 2005, 04:25 PM
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well my 2 cents.. i have a black oz.. and painted mine yellow, yellow looks so good with my car only problem is when it gets dirty after a month of two.. that's it... hard to clean. Duplicolor is a great choice... just make sure you clean the surface really good and take your time, light multiple coats and patience is the key. My friend used the red and its beautiful... on nice, thick and rich color.
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