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Painted my calipers, added new pads, rotors (**pics**)

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Old 08-20-14, 05:22 AM
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Good question. My car is daily-driven and exposed to all elements so i will report back in about 6 months or so.
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Looks great with the chrome wheel and chrome logo!

I did the same on my IS, will definitely be doing that with the GS
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I need to do this. Thanks for sharing.
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Old 08-20-14, 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by IcyBishop
Looks great with the chrome wheel and chrome logo!

I did the same on my IS, will definitely be doing that with the GS
Thanks - I bought the white lettering - it may look chrome due to the reflection.
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Old 08-20-14, 12:39 PM
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which spray is best for this mod? i know everyone likes the G2
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Old 08-20-14, 01:12 PM
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Beastly work, I know it wasn't easy running that device through the cracks and crevices.

Great write-up!
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Originally Posted by warandcar
wow that looks great. i wonder how long it lasts…. makes such a dramatic difference...
That G2 paint can take some serious abuse! It even does well holding up to salt I must say.
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Old 08-20-14, 03:20 PM
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i like the look of the spray. i've seen a lot with brush strokes. unfortunately i'm the type that looks up close and i think it'll bother me if i know its there….
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Originally Posted by warandcar
which spray is best for this mod? i know everyone likes the G2
At initial diligence, I was going to use:

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cool… what made you change your mind.?
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Originally Posted by warandcar
cool… what made you change your mind.?
I did not want to either:

a. remove calipers entirely (from brake line)
b. have to cover everything else in the fender well and the outer fender for overspray.
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I wonder if anybody had done, coating the calipers black and with the gray sticker. Looking for a more subtle look rather than a contrasting black and white.
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i think any subtle look is going to look good
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Great work, well done!
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Originally Posted by alchemist
I agree with you 100%, but I didnt want to either remove the caliper or tape every square inch of the non-caliper or not-to-be-painted parts. The brush marks are really only noticeable if you are within a couple feet.

Have your decals lasted?
Decals have been on for almost a year and they have not faded or come off at all. Looks like I put them on yesterday.
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