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Old 06-07-2001, 05:33 PM
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Is there any way to paint the caliper while it is still on the car? What type of paint should be used? Thanks
Old 06-07-2001, 05:36 PM
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Some people have done it, but most of the postS recommend removing the calipers in order to do the best possible job of it.

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Old 06-07-2001, 06:17 PM
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I did not remove my calipers and the paint is holding up nicely after 1000 miles. Here are my kind of step by step pictures.
http://albums.photopoint.com/j/AlbumIndex?...&a=12596976&f=0

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I am actually about to do this tomorrow. My friend did it today on his Prelude. He used some degreaser and Brake Caliper paint from Pepboys. Will I be ok to use the same stuff, or would anyone recomend anything else?
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Beware caliper paint....here's my warning.


http://www.s2000online.com/forums/showthre...p?threadid=5799

http://www.s2000online.com/forums/showthre...?threadid=14315

If you track the car, you should think twice about it. But it's your car...!
Old 06-07-2001, 10:56 PM
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I don't plan on tracking it, maybe once to see what it's likle if at all. I have done my research and I plan to stay away from foiltec. I think I will try the Krylon paint and see how that holds up.
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William...Calipers look great, are they as clean close up?
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Originally posted by CrazyRay S2K
William...Calipers look great, are they as clean close up?
Thanks, and yes they do.
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Been thinking about painting mine but the question is what color would you paint them on a yellow car. Anybody know where to get hi-temp matching yellow paint?
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check with mg racing on this... i think that they still have this paint.


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