Painted my calipers
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/6-Mercedes-Benz-Caliper-Vinyl-Decals-Sticker-AMG-SLK-SLS-CLS-CLA-GLK-E-Class-/201156761355?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item2ed5e0970b&vxp=mtr Get these and then put clear coat over them.
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I was just going to say you need the caliper logos. Definitely at least on the front. They will not melt. How do I know? I've had them on my S2000 for 10 years 
and that car is driven like an Indy car. No clear coat is needed. G2 caliper kit is what I used and works great. This mod is not difficult, but is a little time consuming and tedious if you want to ensure a quality job.
First, get your car up on jackstands.
I put about 6 coats of G2 Caliper paint on the fronts and 4 on the rear. Instead of mixing the full amount of paint and reactor in one shot, I took 4 parts of paint using a plastic spoon, and 1 part reactor on a spoon into a small can. This small amount let me do 1 coat on all 4 calipers. I then, repeated the above until I got multiple coats. If you mix it all at once like the instructions say, you will only have about 3 hours working time before the paint is hard and unusable. You brush it on and it dries with no brush marks and looks smooth as glass. It hasn't chipped either.
Picture after front logos:
I did not put logos on the rear. To my eye, it didn't really look as balanced and I only favor them on the front - they look like they are made to go there....
Some full shots:
and that car is driven like an Indy car. No clear coat is needed. G2 caliper kit is what I used and works great. This mod is not difficult, but is a little time consuming and tedious if you want to ensure a quality job. First, get your car up on jackstands.
I put about 6 coats of G2 Caliper paint on the fronts and 4 on the rear. Instead of mixing the full amount of paint and reactor in one shot, I took 4 parts of paint using a plastic spoon, and 1 part reactor on a spoon into a small can. This small amount let me do 1 coat on all 4 calipers. I then, repeated the above until I got multiple coats. If you mix it all at once like the instructions say, you will only have about 3 hours working time before the paint is hard and unusable. You brush it on and it dries with no brush marks and looks smooth as glass. It hasn't chipped either.
Picture after front logos:
I did not put logos on the rear. To my eye, it didn't really look as balanced and I only favor them on the front - they look like they are made to go there....
Some full shots:
Last edited by Jason B; Jul 6, 2015 at 01:18 PM.
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I used white engine enamel from AutoZone, added AMG high temp stickers on the front calipers.
They were extremely dirty using stock pads, I run Akebono now and no issues at all with keeping them clean. I use Simply Green to clean them once a month even though it doesn't need it. Regular brake cleaner is too strong and will take the paint off.
They were extremely dirty using stock pads, I run Akebono now and no issues at all with keeping them clean. I use Simply Green to clean them once a month even though it doesn't need it. Regular brake cleaner is too strong and will take the paint off.
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Young girl made a left turn into me as I was going through the intersection...
If you look closely in the pic I was where the white car is but in the middle of the intersection. She was basically the black turning car and hit me... She claims she didn't see me but she was found at fault. $15k worth of damage
If you look closely in the pic I was where the white car is but in the middle of the intersection. She was basically the black turning car and hit me... She claims she didn't see me but she was found at fault. $15k worth of damage
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WHPH28 The stance on your car is excellent. When you have a chance, would you mind measuring vertical from floor to fender lip bottom on front and rear?
I need to explore what I can do with links as I have fresh 18" rubber. Not ready to move yet to 19. Bad timing.
I need to explore what I can do with links as I have fresh 18" rubber. Not ready to move yet to 19. Bad timing.
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Depends on the weather
Sure, I'll do it tomorrow. I've been out running all weekend and I'm beat!
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WHPH28, the ride is looking real sweet. Reading you input I have gotten some very useful info about painting the calipers. But, my S550 has the stock MB pads on the car and one trip up and back to NJ, the brake dust on the rear was insane.... the new wheels are great but I see they are going to be a pain to keep clean....
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WHPH28, the ride is looking real sweet. Reading you input I have gotten some very useful info about painting the calipers. But, my S550 has the stock MB pads on the car and one trip up and back to NJ, the brake dust on the rear was insane.... the new wheels are great but I see they are going to be a pain to keep clean....
2 Words. Akebono Euros.
You can kiss brake dust goodbye. I drive from MD to NJ all the time and everywhere else...wheels stay clean.
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Depends on the weather
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With stock 19s I am 2" higher at all 4 corners. Definitely time for links.
Last edited by Donnymac; Jul 30, 2015 at 08:45 PM. Reason: Update.
