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Old 06-14-2013, 06:00 PM
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Stop powder coating stuff damn it and get those turbos going! haha And IPS looks like a pretty nice legit facility.
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Originally Posted by Sir-Boost-a-Lot
How is powdercoat stuck to the tape that covers the caliper pistons? Is it a spray paint that youre putting in the oven to cure?
i believe it was mentioned before that it is powdercoating. steel attract powder much more than aluminum does, pistons are steel.
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Old 06-14-2013, 06:21 PM
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lambo orange on all black car? Cant wait to see this in person.Maybe take it to C&C in Great Falls on a Saturday.
Yes sir, Lambo Orange. Should look even better in person. Definitely going to a few C&C once the car is back home!!! And chic-fila too.
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i believe it was mentioned before that it is powdercoating. steel attract powder much more than aluminum does, pistons are steel.
Thanks for posting the pics Stas!
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curious where you got the AMG stickers for the calipers. I'm about to redo my calipers and need to know where i can get the amg or the brembo stickers..
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curious where you got the AMG stickers for the calipers. I'm about to redo my calipers and need to know where i can get the amg or the brembo stickers..
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going to be a sad day when they get dusty and dirty lol... you better be putting some akebono pads on :P
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Cool and thanks for the pics, the parts look great!

Originally Posted by 3kgtSL91
i believe it was mentioned before that it is powdercoating. steel attract powder much more than aluminum does, pistons are steel.
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Old 06-15-2013, 12:03 AM
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going to be a sad day when they get dusty and dirty lol... you better be putting some akebono pads on :P
Don't worry brotha I will keep them clean
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Originally Posted by urbamworm
Stop powder coating stuff damn it and get those turbos going! haha And IPS looks like a pretty nice legit facility.
Don't worry David it will get done! Well as long as I stop adding crap lol.
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Don't worry David it will get done! Well as long as I stop adding crap lol.
That won't work. We still have more to do.
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That won't work. We still have more to do.
So very true lol!
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Sick! ill be doing this soon .. no idea what color to go with.. want something original.
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Originally Posted by emoving
So what, its going to drastically change form orange?
it was a possibility. last powder we did turned from orange to brown while curing in the oven
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it was a possibility. last powder we did turned from orange to brown while curing in the oven
Just glad to see we are still going with the Michael Myers theme!
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Will the orange discolor/crack/fall-off if calipers get super-heated?
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Originally Posted by MindBend
Will the orange discolor/crack/fall-off if calipers get super-heated?
Powder coating is a great option for calipers and holds up great under heat.
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Is it done yet?
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Is it done yet?
I thought I was the only one asking that every day

Soon and very soon brotha!!! Should have some new under the hood pics on Monday. Will keep everyone posted.
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You were supposed to bake em at 450F not 450C!

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it was a possibility. last powder we did turned from orange to brown while curing in the oven
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Originally Posted by Sir-Boost-a-Lot
You were supposed to bake em at 450F not 450C!
lol, i tried, oven only goes to 450 F
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