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Old Dec 11, 2006 | 01:00 PM
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Did a little painting over the weekend...

Decided to paint the brake calipers this weekend. Thought it came out rather well. Sorry no close-ups, I'll take better shots later, the sunlight wasn't on my side.

I chronicled how I did it on my website: Click Here









Can't decide if I want to get the RB exhaust now or save up for a set of rims...
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Old Dec 11, 2006 | 01:23 PM
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i'd go with the rims first ;p.. but thanks a lot for the step by step ;p... now all i need is a jack and a few jack stands >.<.. o yea and i forgot to mention.. looks great int he garage.. but wish we could see it mroe in these photographs

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Old Dec 11, 2006 | 01:39 PM
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nice job on the calipers

what % tint do you have?
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Old Dec 11, 2006 | 03:08 PM
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Nice work. IMO - this is the best mod for the price!! can o'paint and a little time and TLC for something that makes a pretty big difference.
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Old Dec 11, 2006 | 05:16 PM
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Thanks for the appreciation...and I agree, you can't really beat it for $17. The paint is also pretty good quality, if it truly is ceramic based as it says it should hold well.
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Old Dec 11, 2006 | 05:27 PM
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Even if you need to touch up a spot or 2 over a couple years, there's plenty leftover after the initial paint job. Most here have reported the paint lasting fine for a couple years (as long as you get the right paint).

Did mine in March - so I'll report back after the winter beating!!
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Old Dec 11, 2006 | 07:54 PM
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its all about preparation. if you prepped it well, ceramic paint should stay on for the most part.
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