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Old Dec 16, 2002 | 10:59 AM
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Can you just degrease and clean callipers and then paint them with a brush without removing them from rotors?
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Old Dec 16, 2002 | 11:19 AM
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Default Re: Callipers (aroulette)

More than likely, but I'd rather take them off and do it right. :yesnod:
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Old Dec 16, 2002 | 11:33 AM
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I'm not sure how compliccated that process is or if I have the right equipment
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Old Dec 16, 2002 | 11:35 AM
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I would take them off completely and do it right but....

if you are not aware how to do this, you could probably do a pretty good job on the car. Just make sure you use a toothbrush or small brush to clean the surface, then use a high quality paint and you might want to tape up the rotors so you don't get paint all over the place, you also have to make sure you don't get any mist on the fenders.

Let us know how it goes.
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Old Dec 16, 2002 | 11:43 AM
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I was going to use a brush
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Old Dec 16, 2002 | 12:37 PM
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I painted my calipers without removing the brakes or rotors. Just take U'r time while doing the job and U should be alright :yesnod:
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Old Dec 16, 2002 | 05:57 PM
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I used folia-tec caliper paint....it comes with small brush and cleaner. Its easy to paint while on the car. If you jack up car a little extra to get under, you can get at all angles. Good stuff.


[Modified by cgtarga1, 4:58 PM 12/16/2002]
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Old Dec 16, 2002 | 06:22 PM
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Where did you get this stuff?
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