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Old Oct 2, 2007 | 05:22 PM
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What can I use that will clean my brake calipers? I want them to be the light gray color like when my C4 was new, I have tried steel wool but that doesn't really work. Can I just use brake cleaner?

Any suggestions, what do you guys use?
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Old Oct 2, 2007 | 05:56 PM
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You can use a brake cleaner, then sand lightly, then use a high temp. primer, then use a high temp color that you want them and last, use a high temp. clear coat and presto, your done.
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I just use a brass wire brush.
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Originally Posted by Aardwolf
I just use a brass wire brush.
That and a careful use of lacquer thinner
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Old Oct 2, 2007 | 10:40 PM
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I ran mine through a tumbler for an hour before rebuilding them.

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