DIY painting calipers....

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01-12-2011, 02:57 PM

mymonkey562

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Hey whats up guys is there already a thread about this?
I tried searching but nothing....Ive never done this to any car before what kind of paint is best to use? Is there alot to do to paint them? thanks

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01-12-2011, 03:29 PM

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Search for DIYs replacing brakes. Most posters usually paint the calipers in the last few steps.

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01-12-2011, 03:56 PM

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A lot of us have done a DIY on this. You can either use brush paint or spray paint. Either one needs to be a high temp paint. Any Auto supply store will have this in different colors. I used spray paint for more even application. GL

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01-13-2011, 06:48 AM

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Here is one... https://5series.net/forums/topic/590..._1#entry634043

Just do a search with "caliper" in the DIY section. Don't be lazy next time. Stop and think.