DIY Painting Brake Calipers
08-06-2011, 02:58 PM
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DIY Painting Brake Calipers
Had been planning to do this for sometime and after seeing how much certain autoshops charge some mates and I decided to do it ourself.
Big thanks go to nicco, who I'm beginning to suspect works part time as an AMG fabricator. Also to tbal for his help and ssonss1 for his critical thinking!
Enjoy.
Big thanks go to nicco, who I'm beginning to suspect works part time as an AMG fabricator. Also to tbal for his help and ssonss1 for his critical thinking!
Enjoy.
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08-06-2011, 07:56 PM
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Was at the parts store and they showed us some aircraft paint stripper. Put it on over night and complete removes all paint. Wondering if anybody ever use something like this??
Last edited by nicco; 08-06-2011 at 08:13 PM.
I'm thinking white!
08-06-2011, 10:24 PM
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They look great! Good choice yellow on your black car; which I will add looks INSANE!
08-07-2011, 11:23 AM
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2005 E55 AMG
You should have put more clear than actual color since the clear is what is going to protect the color. I've been thinking about painting my calipers but I'm not sure to do it or not.
08-07-2011, 02:34 PM
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Spray.
Just your standard brake caliper paint, can get it from any lordco or canadian tire - although I dont know the equivalent store in US - just make sure its high heat resistance.
08-07-2011, 11:34 PM
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E55 w/ goods, Z32 Project underway
One recommendation is to remove or mask the pins/hardware so it appears factory vs. a spray can job that paints everything. Shiny hardware with new paint is hot. Thanks for posting.
08-08-2011, 11:13 AM
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I think you did a great job and I think it looks great.
If anyone else is looking to paint their calipers, we sell the sticker kits for $12.00 (shipping included) for all 4 corners.
-Craig
If anyone else is looking to paint their calipers, we sell the sticker kits for $12.00 (shipping included) for all 4 corners.
-Craig
08-08-2011, 02:33 PM
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I never understood why people lower the rear more than the front.
The whole point of a dropped look is to have that sleek angle that says STAGGERED.
IMO front should be lower than the rear
The whole point of a dropped look is to have that sleek angle that says STAGGERED.
IMO front should be lower than the rear
08-08-2011, 02:47 PM
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2014 E63s amg 4matic, 2009 C63, 2006 E55 AMG , 2001.5 AUDI S4 stg 3+ w/meth
looks sweet! i have been planning to do this and was told by a few people that i needed to remove the calipers to do it, but after seeing how good yours came out i am just gonna use your DIY
