That's funny........ but 
red calipers
Drifting
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: San Diego
Originally Posted by 84zz4vette
Rustoleum does.
Its a tough choice though. Over $400 for calipers, shipping, & tax. Then labor to remove, replace and bleed brake system, say $200.
Or.....,$3.47 for Rustoleum paint at Home Depot. And a few bucks for a nice paint brush or foam brush.
I'm sure you'll make the correct decision that'll fit your lifestyle.
Have fun!
..rickko..
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Burning Brakes
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I'm sure there is a thread on this somewhere but I may as well jump in here and ask my question. Do you break the brake line to do the Rustoleum paint job, meaning, does the caliper have to be completely removed from the vehicle?
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Originally Posted by MTurnbo
I'm sure there is a thread on this somewhere but I may as well jump in here and ask my question. Do you break the brake line to do the Rustoleum paint job meaning, does the caliper have to be completely removed from the vehicle?
I didn't and they turned out great. Just tape off what you dont want to get paint on. Take your time as this is the most important part of the whole process.
And to remove the paint from the lettering, someone suggested an exacto knife. I am sure that would work, but I simply used some "Goof Off" on a rag and removed the paint that way.
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Just buy the paint and do it yourself. I went with Folia Tec paint and total cost was about $50. Sure beats paying better than $300 for the same calipers you have on the car now, only red.
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GM PART # 88895128
CATEGORY: Wheel Brake Cylinder/Caliper
PACK QTY: 1 CORE CHARGE: $0.00
GM LIST: $177.52
OUR PRICE: $88.77
DESCRIPTION: Z06 LEFT FRONT CALIPER
Z06 Brake Calipers For added distinction, the wheels of the Z06 are designed to show off eye-catching Torch Red brake calipers - at rest and especially in motion.
GM PART # 88895131
CATEGORY: Wheel Brake Cylinder/Caliper
PACK QTY: 1 CORE CHARGE: $0.00
GM LIST: $129.22
OUR PRICE: $64.62
DESCRIPTION: RIGHT REAR CALIPER
Z06 Brake Calipers For added distinction, the wheels of the Z06 are designed to show off eye-catching Torch Red brake calipers - at rest and especially in motion.
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From: Conroe TX
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A quick question on the painting. Everyone talks about taking the paint off the lettering with either an exacto knife, sandpaper, or paint remover of some sort to get back to the "metal look".
I have a pewter vert and am planning on painting mine shortly (planning on black). I realize that the paint is a high temperature paint, but was wondering if I could use body paint for the letters. What would happen if this paint was not the same high-temp stuff? I assume that it will eventually flake off, but I am looking at using it more for show purposes. Would it potentially damage the wheels (magnesium)?
Also, someone has mentioned applying some sort of a clear coat. Anyone have experience with this?
Thanks,
Dave
I have a pewter vert and am planning on painting mine shortly (planning on black). I realize that the paint is a high temperature paint, but was wondering if I could use body paint for the letters. What would happen if this paint was not the same high-temp stuff? I assume that it will eventually flake off, but I am looking at using it more for show purposes. Would it potentially damage the wheels (magnesium)?
Also, someone has mentioned applying some sort of a clear coat. Anyone have experience with this?
Thanks,
Dave
Burning Brakes
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From: Bel Air MD
As stated earlier, I painted mine with Rustoleum using a foam brush. Did the calipers red and then using the edge of a foam brush by lightly passing it over the letters, I did those in black. It's been 2 years and none of the paint has flaked off.
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Originally Posted by 84zz4vette
Rustoleum does.
