G2 BRAKE Caliper PaintSystem
 

Hey so im probably gonna buy the G2 system, but idk if i need to buy 2. Im gonna be painting the hubs of the car as well... so all 4 calipers plus 4 hubs... something tells me im gonna need 2. Anyone know?:uhh:

I used Dupli color system. 1 kit with 4 cars or 16 calipers and still have paint leftover. Break cleaner last for 2 cars but you can buy one other brand for $2-3.

+1 to the dupli color paint. I imagine the sizes are similar, so you shouldn't need 2 cans. 1 will be plenty of paint for the calipers and you should even have some left over for any touch ups down the road.

Duplicolor here as well, and have loads left over. Also....up to you, but I painted my dust shields black!

Aight so where would i be able to pick up this Duplicolor, in black?

Get G2 if you want it to still look nice in 2-3 years without flaking.

One can is more than enough for all calipers. Should be enough for rotors but I can't say for sure. It will depend on how many coats you apply.

I like to sand down the calipers first then paint. It looks smoother that way.

well i dont wanta be going back to the store to get paint or in this case ordering it... so i kinda need to know which kit to get... ya know... whats better G2 or duplicolor? whats bigger... all that, i was thinking 2-3 coats for calipers and 2 for hubs

G2 and duplicolor are both great brands. you can't go wrong with either one and I don't think there is a "better"

they should be the same size, just get which ever one is available near you (G2 is not sold in stores in SoCal) and you'll be fine

G2 is better. I've tried both.

how is it "better"?

read this post:

https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...53&postcount=6

My oldest car is a 2000 VW Bora, my daughter is driving, and the breaks still look great.

Heh so big debate... idk which to pick :banghead: :Eyecrazy:

just pick one, they're both great. I read mysql's post, G2 seems to have worked well for him.

I used Duplicolor and YEARS later, they still look awesome. I can take a pic for you if you like, they look brand new.

Honestly, just pick one... :)

id like to see this pic jedi if ya dont mind :D

do you want me to go take one now? car is in the garage with the wheels on.

OR

if you wait till tomorrow morning, I'll have the car up on jack stands with the wheels off

whenever its convient... no rush my friend... :)

I'll send you a pic tomorrow.

quick question: do they sell G2 in stores near you or are you ordering online?

um, havent quite checked stores yet since i just got my car back today... i gotta take it in again for a new radio for free, but thats another story. Im pretty sure im gonna order from Tirerack, something tells me Autozone/Napa wont have G2... but ill check...

though their stuff is good, they have too small a product line to really compete with duplicolor, krylon, etc, on the open market local retails.

ahhh, meh well if its better, it wins lol :D

here's some cell phone pics I just took... Duplicolor paint FTW.


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looks pretty good Jedi, hey bro so i went today to Autozone, picked up disc brake piston tool and other jazz but looked for the Caliper paint and there was none to be found... i did find that they had Royal Purple 5w-30 oil so i was happy but no RP ATF :(

This is 2 year old Duplicolor. Shines like new and no flaking at all.

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g3...0403200804.jpg

Duplicolor... hmm... sounds real good... well both kits seem good... so w.e is cheaper...

all about prep.

did the g2. three coats, and would have lots left if i did the rotor centers.

beers :beer:

prep is VITAL to how good the paint will look and how long it will last.

so what? just sand off the calipers and get virtually EVERY SINGLE THING OFF? and thanks Swoope

wire brush, lots of carb or brake cleaner. then a good cleaning with dawn and h20 and rinse..

beers :beer:

the kit has instructions, just buy one and follow the instructions

You should be able to have a local Advance Auto Parts (if you have Advance there) order some RP ATF fluid for you. Did you try going down the dealers list for your zip (increasing the distance until you found one)?

That's how I found a dealer that keeps the ATF MAX instock. It was a 30 mile drive to pick it up.

WERD!!! :eyetwitch

o yea, lol thanks bro never thought about asking them to order some... nice :D, and as for dawn... your talking about the soap right? :D

I had used the Duplicolor, and drove with it for two years and had to literally pry the stuff off my old car before selling it. I havent been able to find it in stores near me, but I am ordering it soon online if I have to

you don't have an autozone or pepboys near you?

omg, I've never seen SO many questions asked about such a simple process! :banghead:

Thank God you were here to answer them all Jorge. :lol:

the jedi is everywhere. lol

lol yes....

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g3..._star_wars.jpg

i still have to check Napa or pepboys for the caliper kit...

do it, they have to have it.

Autozone doesnt carry it, I found out the other day when I went in. Now I gotta travel the opposite way to search at Advance

I got the G2 from tirerack.com. I think the G2 withstands higher temps as well.

I believe it does but its not like im going to Autocross a Auto RX-8, so w.e is easier to get would be in my ball park :yelrotflm

Those RB rotors look really nice with painted calipers

We have G2 paint kit in stock . RX8 customers who own RB brakes can purchase them at an extra 10% discount off already discounted price.

that's pretty sweet, didn't know RacingBrake carried G2 as well. I just drool over their two-piece rotors. :drool:

hey, those are my pics! :rock:

HEY guys... its off Topic again... BUT i get ANOTHER NEW ENGINE... apparently they didnt bolt down all the bolts... it was leaking oil and something about the seals again because of no oil... so... i have to wait another week... so this kinda sucks... another new engine.. jeeze...