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Aug 8, 2011 | 11:49 PM

Midnight 85

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Made some changes

I decided I didn't want red calipers any longer, too common. Since I really like the blue calipers on the new ZR-1 I went to work,,,,,,,,,

Before,,,,,,,
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After,,,,,,,,,,

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Aug 9, 2011 | 12:00 AM

cgantner5150

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Sweet. Definatley a good color.

I did mine red and have been questioning it ever since.

Aug 9, 2011 | 12:04 AM

twin540

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Very nice..

Aug 9, 2011 | 12:24 AM

PLRX

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They do look different and you did a great DIY paint job on the calipers.

The people that paint brush them are ghetto; PERIOD!

Aug 9, 2011 | 01:12 AM

pologreen1

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I sprayed mine in red first, then went to yellow a couple weeks later.

Post pics of the car to show how it compliments it.

Aug 9, 2011 | 02:53 AM

Midnight 85

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Quote:

Originally Posted by PLRX

They do look different and you did a great DIY paint job on the calipers.

The people that paint brush them are ghetto; PERIOD!

Thanks, it's not paint, both the red and the blue are powdercoating and I did do them myself.

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Originally Posted by pologreen1

I sprayed mine in red first, then went to yellow a couple weeks later.

Post pics of the car to show how it compliments it.

Okay, I'll try & get a shot of it today

Aug 9, 2011 | 06:37 AM

CRUZNC4

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Love it!

Aug 9, 2011 | 06:43 AM

navy_vette

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Wait, you powdercoated them yourself?
Please explain that. Because if I find out you can powdercoat in your over.....it's done.
I'll powdercoat EVERYTHING!!!

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Aug 9, 2011 | 07:45 AM

LePore

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Quote:

Originally Posted by navy_vette

Wait, you powdercoated them yourself?
Please explain that. Because if I find out you can powdercoat in your over.....it's done.
I'll powdercoat EVERYTHING!!!

i have used this powdercoating gun (older version) and it works surprisingly well.
http://www.eastwood.com/hotcoat-powd...coat-guns.html

Aug 9, 2011 | 07:46 AM

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HlhnEast

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Nive job Midnight. Powder coating is definitely the way to go with this high heat application. My car is red so I am gonna stick with them. I was wondering, did you have to disassemble the caliper before you baked them?

Aug 9, 2011 | 09:19 AM

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Midnight 85

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Quote:

Originally Posted by navy_vette

Wait, you powdercoated them yourself?
Please explain that. Because if I find out you can powdercoat in your over.....it's done.
I'll powdercoat EVERYTHING!!!

You can do your own powder with no problem but you will need an old ELECTRIC oven, the powder will ruin a good oven and you wouldn't want the fumes in the house. I bought the Chicago Electric kit that you can find on ebay. Just like painting the success depends on the prep. Smooth surfaces will shine rough ones will not as you can see by looking at my calipers then the brackets. The brackets are also powdered. PM me if you want more detailed info.

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I would imagine the high baking heat, (upwards of 400*) would ruin the seal so I just strip them out to be safe. Also I had to remove the red so that meant they had to be disassembled. I can certainly understand you sticking with red.

Aug 9, 2011 | 10:05 AM

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Frizlefrak

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Look great!

Aug 9, 2011 | 12:03 PM

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EurekaVette

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And you painted the shock to match?

Aug 9, 2011 | 12:37 PM

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Midnight 85

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No, the shocks are Tokico's and that's the color they are from the factory.

Aug 9, 2011 | 12:38 PM

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Midnight 85

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Originally Posted by Frizlefrak

Look great!

Thanks Friz, do you think Sweetsie will like them too??

Aug 9, 2011 | 12:43 PM

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Midnight 85

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Here you go Pologreen1,,,

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Aug 9, 2011 | 03:28 PM

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AGENT 86

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Looks great !!

Aug 9, 2011 | 03:45 PM

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HlhnEast

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Midnight 85

Thanks Friz, do you think Sweetsie will like them too??

Oh come on, where one goes..............

Aug 9, 2011 | 04:38 PM

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Midnight 85

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Quote:

Originally Posted by AGENT 86

Looks great !!

Thanks Dan.

Quote:

Originally Posted by HlhnEast

Oh come on, where one goes..............

Good point.

Aug 9, 2011 | 05:14 PM

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PLRX

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Midnight 85

the blue are powdercoating and I did do them myself.

even better

and less ghettoish

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