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Old Feb 19, 2012 | 08:04 PM
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I sanded the letters with a sanding block first then painted the whole thing. I then used the razor blade trick and resanded a little bit. It was easier than I thought it would be.
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Old Feb 19, 2012 | 09:17 PM
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I sanded the letters after the color, then clear coated.
Rotor hats black and the rotor vents black as well because rust sucks!



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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 12:42 AM
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Thanks guys....I always find brilliant help on here...cheers
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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 04:12 PM
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Use lacquer thinner, paint thinner won't cut it. Wipe off right away.
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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 05:27 PM
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I think the general concensus here is to paint a bit more than you think, as you WILL be able to see it even through the wheels.

Take your time, do it right the FIRST time and enjoy.
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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 06:29 PM
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Yes look at what shows before you start. Then paint the undesirable.
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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by JETZ
What ever you do, do not paint your rotor hats the same color as the calipers! They should only be painted black, you don't want to see them!
i painted mine with VHT high temp clear coat. they still look shiny new.
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Old Feb 21, 2012 | 09:09 PM
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I tried scraping and sanding. Ended up using the super fine brush in the walmart assortment and painted the letters. Easy.
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