Painted Calipers and Decals
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Painted Calipers and Decals
Hey Guys wanted to see what you thought of these they would be for sale if you like them.
I went ahead and painted my calipers and used a die cut decal as a stencil. Here’s Pics of the Install:
Got everything Rigged up, removed my brake pads to make it easier, i would send you the page from the shop manual on how to do this if these were to sell. Then taped my
Caliper up and began taping off the rotor.
Here’s it all the way taped off.
Used a degreaser and painted them red. With 500 deg. F engine paint.
Stuck my Decal On. But why stop there :p
Painted Black with the same High heat paint.
Then I pealed off my decal and the resulting in:
So what do you all think i might even sell a kit with paints?
I went ahead and painted my calipers and used a die cut decal as a stencil. Here’s Pics of the Install:
Got everything Rigged up, removed my brake pads to make it easier, i would send you the page from the shop manual on how to do this if these were to sell. Then taped my
Caliper up and began taping off the rotor.
Here’s it all the way taped off.
Used a degreaser and painted them red. With 500 deg. F engine paint.
Stuck my Decal On. But why stop there :p
Painted Black with the same High heat paint.
Then I pealed off my decal and the resulting in:
So what do you all think i might even sell a kit with paints?
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Looks good and if the price is reasonable I'd be interested in buying a kit that includes the paint and decals.
Have you tried doing a Mazda logo (text not the flying M) for a decal? I'm curious to see what that would look like.
Have you tried doing a Mazda logo (text not the flying M) for a decal? I'm curious to see what that would look like.
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I would be interested assuming the price is good. Also what colors will the kit come with. Not to rush you or anything,but when will you have an answer about selling the kit. I was going to paint my calipers this weekend because I have my car up on stands waiting for my wheels to come in. Thanks in advance..
-Rich
-Rich
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That rocks!! Polak, you're allright in my book. You have more ambition, drive, maturity than adults twice your age. I applaud all your efforts to better this forum and its' members!! I think everyone would agree with me on this one. Well done!! Greg
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Looks Awesome!! Will the 500 degree barrier be enough?? I was looking into painting the calipers, the G2 caliper paint on tirerack specs out at 950 degree resistance. It really looks great, if it doesn't run i'd be very interested a kit.
Anyone know how heat resistant the paint needs to be??
-D
Anyone know how heat resistant the paint needs to be??
-D
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Taping seems like a LOT of extra work to me. I sprayed VHT in a plastic bowl then used a art paint brush, of course sprayed brake cleaner on it first. VHT is rated at 900 degrees. Bought it at Autozone for $7.50 and still have 3/4 left. I had the first caliper painted before I could even find the tape.
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Originally posted by PoLaK
Yes 500 is fine according to brembo.
btw the reason the Decal is only being used as a stencil is that even the best vinyls only last up to 180 deg F. Usually buying a decal for you brakes won't last through the summer months.
Yes 500 is fine according to brembo.
btw the reason the Decal is only being used as a stencil is that even the best vinyls only last up to 180 deg F. Usually buying a decal for you brakes won't last through the summer months.
Thanks in advance
-Alex
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Yup looks like ill be putting these through to production how’s a price around $2.50-3.00 a sticker sound ill have to check on manufacturing costs first but that sound reasonable right?
If you take a look at the Installation instructions on my website you'll get an idea for how die cut works. Basically I just use the transfer tape on the caliper rather than the window.
www.polakgraphics.com/diecutinstall.html
If you take a look at the Installation instructions on my website you'll get an idea for how die cut works. Basically I just use the transfer tape on the caliper rather than the window.
www.polakgraphics.com/diecutinstall.html
Last edited by PoLaK; 02-22-2004 at 12:10 PM.
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not to shabby @ all, its great! only thing, very few peeps are gonna see taht and only some people like me look all over and realize stuff like that....
ahh its cool!!!
ahh its cool!!!
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Caliper Stencils are now For Sale see www.polakgraphics.com/caliperstencils.html
Install instructions within the hour.
Install instructions within the hour.
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FYI - There is a Porsche Carrera which is parked in the same lot where I work. It is a dark grey very much like my Titanium 8. Besides the cool holes in the break rotors, I also noticed his calipers are painted black with Porsche letters in silver. Looks very cool and I think the way I will go - Just like Polak except silver RX-8 stencil.
I also took note today that this car has no 'fluff' on it. There are no aero packages, front air dams or rear wings. It just looks smooth and fast. (I am not sure though but it may have a rear spoiler that pops up at speed) Ah, if I only had $50,000 more.
Craig
I also took note today that this car has no 'fluff' on it. There are no aero packages, front air dams or rear wings. It just looks smooth and fast. (I am not sure though but it may have a rear spoiler that pops up at speed) Ah, if I only had $50,000 more.
Craig