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Bit of Caliper Work

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Did a bit of caliper work on the weekend:

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    :thumleft:

    i like!

    wanted to do something similar but looking for hi temp paint that isnt red/yellow/black... any idea where to get it?
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    Mint!

    My old Apex / KYB spring & shock combo I see there still holding up ok?
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    wanted to do something similar but looking for hi temp paint that isnt red/yellow/black... any idea where to get it?
    Yep, hi temp blue from Autobahn. The stickers are also hi temp from ebay (UK).
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    Yep, love that combo perfect for me.
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      Now they look sweeeeeeeeeeeeet :twisted: .
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      Very nice indeed.
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      Looks really good dstocks,
      Did you consider powder coating the calipers?
      And can you report back with how the stickers last (especially after spirited runs).
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      can you also lemme know prices of the paint and other things i would need pleeese i was keen on doing this before
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      $17 can of flame proof paint from autobarn + a few hours of your time + the mcm vid on DIY calipers
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      sweet!
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      wait do i need something like a primer? :?
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      How would you get a smooth texture on them?
      Sort of how Brembo calipers look?
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      How would you get a smooth texture on them?
      Sort of how Brembo calipers look?
      How would you get a smooth texture on them?
      Sort of how Brembo calipers look?
      Youd need to sand and polish them. In my case, I just used some prepsol to prepare the surface and then painted it. I did actually think about powder coating as well, but I dont think the rubber would survive the oven. Youd have to completely dismantle them.
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        nice one, looks great ;)
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        After looking at the pics for about the 20th time I have to say I really like the blue you used :D .
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        Sand and polish the paint or the metal of the caliper?
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        Sand and polish the metal. Its got little dipples all over it (similar to the inlet manifold Aza polishes). Youd have to get rid of these before painting if you want a smooth finish.
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          I noticed the metal wasn't flat, but I thought maybe a few layers of paint, and then a sand/polish would do it too? Sort of almost like filler but not
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          Looks great dwayne !
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