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Old Jan 19, 2008 | 08:55 PM
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Painted the calipers last week and this week, I thought it turned out okay. Just wanted to post it up as I don't think i've seen a yellow/yellow before.







Also, just wanted to post a pic of milage i got going downhill for the 10 miles after a fillup


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Old Jan 19, 2008 | 09:02 PM
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Nice job

...to bad all the driving isn't down hill
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Nice job, looks great.
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I like that!
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rat828, I'm just about ready to paint mine, got JSB paint(spray cans) from Gene. I'm thinking 1. a good primer 2. spray 2 coats 3. clear coat with hi temp clear 3 coats. Dismounting but not Disconnecting the calipers, and masking the whole world.
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I like it.. Mine are yellow too..

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Originally Posted by Captain David
rat828, I'm just about ready to paint mine, got JSB paint(spray cans) from Gene. I'm thinking 1. a good primer 2. spray 2 coats 3. clear coat with hi temp clear 3 coats. Dismounting but not Disconnecting the calipers, and masking the whole world.
Whatdoyouthink???
i don't really know about spraying...but i just bought the caliper paint kit for mine. but for me, i just used a regular primer, painted 4 coats, 2 clear coats. I didn't dismount mine cos i didn't know how to, :o but your method sounds like it would be just fine!
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Sure looks good. Like the yellow.

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Originally Posted by Captain David
rat828, I'm just about ready to paint mine, got JSB paint(spray cans) from Gene. I'm thinking 1. a good primer 2. spray 2 coats 3. clear coat with hi temp clear 3 coats. Dismounting but not Disconnecting the calipers, and masking the whole world.
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Be careful with the clear, not to heavy, on occasion you will need to touch up the paint due to nics or dings from dismounting or mounting tires. Although it looks good, not as easy to touch up.
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they look great. i think that my white vert needs the yellow treatment.
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I went with red, just wanted a little contrast.
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they look great. i think that my white vert needs the yellow treatment.
Hey Jimmie,
Are you still at the auction ?
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