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Old Feb 19, 2007 | 08:47 PM
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calipers!!!
what's the best way to go if i want to paint my stock calipers red.?
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Old Feb 19, 2007 | 10:52 PM
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go to the auto parts store

buy some high temp spray paint

mask EVERYTHING off

and put 3-4 layers on

not hard
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Old Feb 20, 2007 | 02:36 AM
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If you don't want to pull the calipers off you can use tin foil to mask around your rotors etc.
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Old Feb 21, 2007 | 12:40 AM
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thanks for the tip!! so i should go with spray on instead of brush on!
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Old Feb 21, 2007 | 11:28 AM
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Clean them real well first with brake cleaner
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Old Feb 23, 2007 | 02:10 AM
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I used brush on caliper paint and it looks fine. Either way will work good.
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Old Feb 23, 2007 | 02:12 AM
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And i also applied a couple layers of clear coat after the "Formula" decals
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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 03:19 PM
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perfect, cause i got some camaro decals for my calipers!!
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