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Old 11-08-2006, 05:19 PM   #1
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Brake Caliper painting

Alright i just gota few questions i wanna ask and hopefully someone could answer them, i didnt't really find and thing helpful in some of the other threads. I bought this brake caliper paint today by Plasti-Kote and i was wondering what i needed to buy if anything to clean my calipers before painting? also how do i take them off so i cant paint them and are there any parts on it that i shouldnt paint over? thanks.
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Old 11-08-2006, 05:23 PM   #2
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when i somewhat prepped my calipers for paint (never did get around to it) i just cleaned them using the brake cleaner that is in a spray can.
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i use brake cleaner, as well as a wire brush bit on a drill. gotta get them looking like new before you paint.

i'd also suggest clear coating the crap outta them when your done. i did like 5 coats of paint and 8 coats of clear coat. its been a full year and they are still flawless.
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Yea i got a caliper "paint kit" it came with a little can of paint and a can of spray that cleans the dirt off the calipers. Make sure you clean them before you paint them, and clean them good, dont do a half assed job(im not saying you will, but im just making sure)
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Old 11-08-2006, 06:07 PM   #5
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Wire brush and knock off all the crap and brake dust first
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alright so are there screws or something on the calipers thati need to remove to get them off the rotor?
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you don't necessarily need to get them off the rotor. i didn't. i just turned the wheel out and tossed a plastic bag around the rotor. some people have taken them off, but its not required.
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just paint everything. It will be ok. use some brake cleaner first too.
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