Tired of Painting my calipers!!!!..... Any options?
10-29-2012, 08:22 PM
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Tired of Painting my calipers!!!!..... Any options?
I've gotten my brakes changed yet again and now have to repaint my calipers for the 3rd time.... I dont do my brakes myself which I should and the mechanic has chipped my calipers yet again. Its driving me nuts but Im tired of painting them. I want covers but dont want to be a poser and buy those Brembo look a likes that I see on the internet. Should I or just tackle the job again?
10-30-2012, 06:28 AM
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10-31-2012, 06:39 PM
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i think plasti-dip will melt....
how are you going about painting the brakes in the first place? if dont properly they shouldnt chip so easily...i have had tons of brake and wheel work done since i painted my brakes and havent had an issue....but then again i did a crazy paint job on mine and it took me a full wknd to complete.
how are you going about painting the brakes in the first place? if dont properly they shouldnt chip so easily...i have had tons of brake and wheel work done since i painted my brakes and havent had an issue....but then again i did a crazy paint job on mine and it took me a full wknd to complete.
11-05-2012, 08:51 AM
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i think plasti-dip will melt....
how are you going about painting the brakes in the first place? if dont properly they shouldnt chip so easily...i have had tons of brake and wheel work done since i painted my brakes and havent had an issue....but then again i did a crazy paint job on mine and it took me a full wknd to complete.
how are you going about painting the brakes in the first place? if dont properly they shouldnt chip so easily...i have had tons of brake and wheel work done since i painted my brakes and havent had an issue....but then again i did a crazy paint job on mine and it took me a full wknd to complete.
11-05-2012, 06:13 PM
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what paint are you using?? VHT caliper paint is great stuff.. i did an initial light spray after cleaning the calipers with break dust cleaner, followed by a second spray and have had no problems for 4 years. Also 1 and half years on another car. Maybe you're using the wrong stuff?
11-07-2012, 11:54 AM
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11-07-2012, 03:26 PM
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My Ride: 04' 545, 6 Spd Manual, Blk Lthr, Sport Pkg, Sport Sts, Logic 7, Cold Wthr Pkg, Full L.E.D. Interior, Red Eng. Cvr, Mtech Front Bmpr, M5 Spoiler, Matte Blk Grill, Red Caps, Slttd & Drlld Rotors, 20
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what paint are you using?? VHT caliper paint is great stuff.. i did an initial light spray after cleaning the calipers with break dust cleaner, followed by a second spray and have had no problems for 4 years. Also 1 and half years on another car. Maybe you're using the wrong stuff?
