cyberscorp

***USE AT YOUR OWN RISK***
"I'm not a Mechanic or Auto Body Specialist. I sit in-front of my computer all day at work. That being said; If I can do this Step-By-Step DIY, so can you!"







MATERIALS REQUIRED:
*DupliColor Caliper Paint Kit
(Includes: Caliper Cleaner, stir stick, paint brush, masking tape, and complete instruction book) - Canadian Tire
*1 Extra Caliper Brake Cleaner - Canadian Tire
*3M Automotive Tape - Canadian Tire
*1" Paint Brush (the Brush from the Kit is not good quality; broken after 1st coat) - Canadian Tire
*Respirator Mask - Dollarama
*3" Wire Brush - Canadian Tire
*3M Automotive Sandpaper - Canadian Tire
*Old Newpapers & Garbage Bags
*Caliper Decal - Seche Media




TOOLS NEEDED:
*2-Ton Floor Jack
*2x 2-Ton Jack Stand
*2x In-Car Floor Jack (Optional-applies Lowered Cars)
*Lug Wrench
*Cordless Power Drill
*2 Bricks (Prevent the car from rolling back)
*Work Safety Goggles
*Old Toothbrush


STEP 1: Loosen Bolt
Get the Lug Wrench and start loosening the Lug Nuts, Use an adaptor if necessary.





STEP 2: Floor Jack
I used the In-car Floor Jack due to my car is lowered.

acefalcon2

iTrader: (20)

continu???

ISKIDD808

thats alot of materials needed.

IS3_FTW

iTrader: (3)

I didnt know that 4 pictures, was considered a lot

MERXUS

omg so many pictures!! my computer is is is is overheating =)

Johnny

Thank you for the warning!

panda327

iTrader: (3)

i think something happened to him while doing this

Johnny

Somebody better get over to his house; he may have passed out on the floor...

ivanz

Someone had some copy/paste issues (his own post)
http://my.is/forums/f122/diy-2009-le...ctures-388610/

Stormforge

thx for the link ivan!

cyberscorp:
pics are clear and instructions are good. well done! my only recommendation for this diy caliper painting is that i would actually take out the caliper to be painted (instead of leaving it on and using masking tape). other than that, looks good!

Johnny

The location he is using is for the factory OEM jack, so if the car is lowered accidentally or not, the "re-inforced" sheet metal tab will bend damaging the jack point. Manufacturers provide this tab as a lateral lock for the supplied jack at the four hard points, to prevent side way movement, and also act as a guide for correct jack positioning. The thin edge should never be allowed to carry the weight of the car at any of these four locations or they will bend. Even service shops make that mistake and don't always repair the damage that results.

Btw, I can see it's already been bent once before...

I've even seen them bent completely flat by the dealer of all places.

Stormforge

^ that's a good point you brought up, burnaby. i didn't know that...we all learn something new!

cyberscorp

Sorry about the original post. It was held up when I posted it. Here's the continuation'

STEP 3: 2-Ton Floor Jack
Go underneath the car and look for the Front Center Jack Point




STEP 4: 2-Ton Jack Stand
Once the Floor Jack is in place; it's time to swap the In-car Jack with the Jack Stand.




STEP 5: Bricks
Locate the Bricks and place them in the Rear Tires/Wheels (considering you're working on the Front Caliper Brakes). This will prevent the car from accidentally rolling.




STEP 6: Wheels
Now fully remove the Lug Nuts from the bolts and remove the Wheels




STEP 7: Newspapers & Plastic Bags
Place Newspaper & or Garbage bag on the floor and cover the fender with Newspaper as well (I highly recommend doing this part)

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STEP 8: Gloves, Mask & Goggles
Put your Gloves, Work Safety Goggles & Respiratory Mask. Let's start Grinding & Sanding!
I use Mastercraft Cordless Power Drill, 3" Wire Brush & 400 Grit Sandpaper






STEP 9: Caliper Brake Cleaner
Once satisfied with the surface from final sanding, spray Caliper Brake Cleaner. Use Old Toothbrush to scrape dirt and wipe with cloth.






STEP 10: Taping
Now the fun part begins. Tape any parts that you don't want painted or accidentally painted.

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STEP 11: Mixing
Open the can of paint

Use the Stir Stick from the Kit. Mix for 1 - 2 minutes. Mix every time you apply coat.



STEP 12: Painting
Apply 1st coat (lightly)

2nd Coat (after 45 minutes)

3rd Coat (after 1 hour). I use a total of 4 coats.