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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 09:57 AM
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The chrome is sweet.
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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 12:03 PM
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A lttle before and after.....
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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by JJS04
Great write-up.

Came out very nice.
Thanks muchly!

Boy I'll tell ya, one of the best feelings there is, is when somebody pays you a compliment.

ptcluver - post a pic or two when you're done.
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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 08:27 PM
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I used the duplicolor brake caliper kit to do my calipers


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You can paint the calipers when on the car - you just have to carefully tape off all the areas that you don't want the paint on. I painted mine off the car, but it was done when the car was in the shop anyway so no additional down time for me.

I used Folia Tec caliper paint - it has been on the calipers for over 6 years and still looks great.
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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 10:23 PM
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Originally Posted by fr0stb1t3
A mildly easier way to do the letters is to put chapstick on them first. Then when your done painting it pretty simply scrapes off.
But don't put the stick back in your pocket.
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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 11:11 PM
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Anyone have a pic of red calipers on a magnetic red vert?
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