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Old Mar 16, 2009 | 01:45 PM
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G2 Caliper paint.....

I'm about to order my pink caliper paint...
Just wondering if anyone has used this brand.
It keeps popping up everywhere so im guessing its good...
Let me know pleaseeeee
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Old Mar 16, 2009 | 01:46 PM
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G-2 is arguably the best on the market and the kit is very convenient.
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Old Mar 16, 2009 | 01:50 PM
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sweet im ordering it.
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Old Mar 16, 2009 | 01:51 PM
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I don't know anything about that brand, but are you planning on keeping the car for a long time? Pink on your car will all but eliminate any potential male buyers.
This isn't just aimed at you or this mod. Even if you painted them red, there are going to be people out there that won't like it. Any mods that are made to a car will limit it's resale value.
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Old Mar 16, 2009 | 02:02 PM
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I don't know anything about that brand, but are you planning on keeping the car for a long time? Pink on your car will all but eliminate any potential male buyers.
This isn't just aimed at you or this mod. Even if you painted them red, there are going to be people out there that won't like it. Any mods that are made to a car will limit it's resale value.
yeah i just got it in dec..and if i ever decide on selling it which wont be for a while ill just get new calipers... no big...
my whole car is pretty much pink anyway...
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Old Mar 16, 2009 | 02:14 PM
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still waiting to see the pink clear corners!
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Old Mar 16, 2009 | 02:35 PM
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still waiting to see the pink clear corners!
haha...i still have to order my clear corners. i have pearl white vinyl covering up the amber ones now...it will do until i get them.
i have a bunch of pink led lights i might just get the clear corners and put the pink lights in them...havent decided yet.
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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Roxie8
I'm about to order my pink caliper paint...
Just wondering if anyone has used this brand.
It keeps popping up everywhere so im guessing its good...
Let me know pleaseeeee
The G2 Caliper Paint is amazing. Better than any other brand I think. Colors are sharper and glossier. I used the red and couldn't believe how great it looks. Definitely a great buy.
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Old Jun 10, 2009 | 04:22 PM
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Nice, you should put pink leds in your guages.
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Old Jun 12, 2009 | 09:16 PM
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Used G2 on mine, very easy, just make sure you clean the calipers with brake cleaner and a wire brush. I used two coats and after 8 months they still look great.

Good Luck.
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Old Jun 15, 2009 | 06:05 PM
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I've used G2 for years and on a variety of car rotors (recently did my RX as well); it is absolutely a great product. Couple of notes: 1.) The can of paint base will appear to have too little paint, but it will cover all 4 rotors several times over. 2.) You need to do all 4 rotors at once because once you mix the paint with the activator, it will harden up. 3.) Thoroughly clean the wheels with brake cleaner, let dry & clean again; the cleaner the rotor, the better the adhesion. 4.) Do not apply the paint in very hot or humid conditions; paint will harden too fast. You should get about 4 hours or more under good conditions. 5.) Do not try to get perfect results with the first coat. Do one rotor after another, then go back to the first after no more than 15 mins and apply more paint where needed. I was able to get 5 coats on each rotor with the kit. 6.) You'll notice pretty quickly when the paint becomes unworkable as the paint starts to get very tacky. 7.) As for color, I've got to tell you that I've used several different colors, and the "red" is always the most stunning on a car. Good luck.//
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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 07:32 AM
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I only got two coats of G2 before it started to get tacky and I thought I was working fairly quickly. But then I was just above the low (cold) end of the product usability scale back in April.
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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 10:02 PM
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well i painted my calipers. about three months ago actually. ill put some close up pictures up soon

they look awesome. the pink is very bright and looks great with my car. i definitely recommend this to anyone.
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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 10:47 PM
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Long story short G2 paint is enough to paint the Brake calipers and rotors? with still some extra paint left over?
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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 02:12 AM
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yeah. i used the DUPLICOLOR caliper paint kit. so far, it's been great...no problem and I had enough for my car and my friends' car. It's been 2 months and no issues. plus, the duplicolor is $17.99 @ AutoZone compared to $49.99+shipping for the G2.
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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 07:39 AM
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There's easily enough to paint the calipers and the rotor hubs.

Originally Posted by WTBRotary!
Long story short G2 paint is enough to paint the Brake calipers and rotors? with still some extra paint left over?
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Old Jun 19, 2009 | 12:32 AM
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g2 is the way to go for brake paint. helped 4 of my friends with this, and they always turn out great! post pics of the pink calipers!!
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