Painted calipers
Feb 1, 2005 | 07:04 AM
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Painted calipers
Anyone have an pics of painted calipers on red vettes? What did you use to paint them?
Feb 1, 2005 | 07:41 AM
Melting Slicks
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From: Hewitt NJ
Not a red Vette, but the calipers are red.
I used the FoliaTec paint to paint them and so far they seem to be holding up well.
Feb 1, 2005 | 08:03 AM
Racer
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You can get the caliper paint in aerosol cans at almost any auto parts store. I painted mine to match the car when I painted and used a basecoat/clearcoat.
Feb 1, 2005 | 01:51 PM
Drifting
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red calipers on a silver car here...used the 2 part epoxy from ecklers. it was a lil expensive ($40), but it went on REAL nice and its held up well so far. i'll try and post some photos tonight.
Feb 1, 2005 | 03:10 PM
Safety Car
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Got red calipers on my 96. See My Photos. I used Duplicolor Caliper Paint Kit. Comes with brake cleaner, brush, paint, and masking tape. Got it from my local auto parts store for $15. The red is a little darker than the car itself, but definatley does the job.
Feb 1, 2005 | 08:28 PM
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Duplicolor for me too! Everything to do all 4 calipers with plenty to spare. Fast drying and hard finish.
Feb 1, 2005 | 09:19 PM
Le Mans Master
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Duplicolor for me too! Everything to do all 4 calipers with plenty to spare. Fast drying and hard finish.
Feb 1, 2005 | 10:49 PM
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Feb 1, 2005 | 10:53 PM
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I used Sunrise Red from rustolium, it's almost a perfect match for Torch Red. If your going to spray, rustolium Safety Red is a perfect match.
Feb 2, 2005 | 12:24 AM
Burning Brakes
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I have a pic of my red calipers on my website.
Feb 2, 2005 | 09:51 AM
Racer
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Polish them! Check out my photos
Feb 2, 2005 | 01:49 PM
Burning Brakes
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That's much cooler than paint!
Feb 2, 2005 | 01:53 PM
Drifting
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Wow, polished looks nice.
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I used the FoliaTec paint to paint them and so far they seem to be holding up well.
Duplicolor for me too! Everything to do all 4 calipers with plenty to spare. Fast drying and hard finish. 
