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Old Apr 30, 2008 | 06:35 PM
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mercedes stencil for brake calipers

does anyone happen to have a Mercedes stencil for the brake calipers. i painted mine and wanted to put the Mercedes letters back on.

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Old May 1, 2008 | 10:29 AM
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does anyone happen to have a Mercedes stencil for the brake calipers. i painted mine and wanted to put the Mercedes letters back on.

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You can find them a:www.xenonmods.com
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Old May 1, 2008 | 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by gqa
does anyone happen to have a Mercedes stencil for the brake calipers. i painted mine and wanted to put the Mercedes letters back on.

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hey what kind paint you used to paint your calilper?? any clear coat apply to it also??? you mind to tell me in detail??

Thanks in advance

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Old May 1, 2008 | 07:16 PM
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lkirchner thanks for the website! i placed an order.

M-benz, i had my shop do it for me with heat resistant paint and clear coat. I've tried painting my calipers on another car myself but it started peeling after awhile so i let the professionals handle this time. it really came out nice
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lkirchner thanks for the website! i placed an order.

M-benz, i had my shop do it for me with heat resistant paint and clear coat. I've tried painting my calipers on another car myself but it started peeling after awhile so i let the professionals handle this time. it really came out nice
wonder why is peeling if u used the same paint that they used??? anyway thanks for quick response..
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i don't think the body shop used the same paint i used from one of those do it yourself brake caliper kits. there paint job looks much better than what it did but only time will tell how well it holds up
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