#2IS Caliper Painting (merged threads)
03-13-13, 05:25 AM
#453
All I needed for my job: (and it wasnt difficult at all)
wire brush
g2 kit (paint, brake cleaner, paint)
decals
rags to clean the calipers after the brake cleaner
Optional:
hair dryer if your on a time crunch
I ended up putting on 2 coats only, hopefully it will last. all I know is it looks great now. Once again sorry for not posting pics as of yet, I might go ahead and take a snapshot before my decals come in.
wire brush
g2 kit (paint, brake cleaner, paint)
decals
rags to clean the calipers after the brake cleaner
Optional:
hair dryer if your on a time crunch
I ended up putting on 2 coats only, hopefully it will last. all I know is it looks great now. Once again sorry for not posting pics as of yet, I might go ahead and take a snapshot before my decals come in.
03-13-13, 04:23 PM
#456
Lexus Test Driver
I did mine about two years ago and they still look really good. I spent more time scrubbing them with the wire brush and brake clean than I did actually painting them. Mine took three coats to look correct. I let them sit overnight and then applied the decals the next day (clear coat after decal application, as others have pointed out). When I did the clear coat, I only sprayed over the sticker. I was able to cut out the shape of the caliper from a piece of printer paper and put it over the caliper to avoid over spray on other components.
03-13-13, 07:23 PM
#457
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (20)
im about to do mine with a pro spray gun. if you want a nice , slick , professional shine, you can wetsand and buff back out for a smooth glass finish. it will look less DIY and ricey
03-14-13, 05:49 AM
#458
I bought my decals to go with it, but they dont fit. I need the ones that have a slight circular bend to them to stay on the caliper. the decals that slammer has would not work on my calipers. anyone else have the same calipers as mine? I believe they are 06 is stock calipers?
Also, I feel like after I took all my wheels off, did the job, and put them back on, my ride has a sort of bouncy/bumpy ride compared to before I did the job. anyone else experience that?
Lastly, when I was painting the calipers, I noticed that one of 2 brake pad pins was a little bit loose. Not sure if that is normal or not. anyways, if anyone knows anything about my issues, lemme know.
Also, I feel like after I took all my wheels off, did the job, and put them back on, my ride has a sort of bouncy/bumpy ride compared to before I did the job. anyone else experience that?
Lastly, when I was painting the calipers, I noticed that one of 2 brake pad pins was a little bit loose. Not sure if that is normal or not. anyways, if anyone knows anything about my issues, lemme know.
03-14-13, 06:55 AM
#459
the sticker i got was the one form moto fx i believe...i didn't have any issues...mine i think came off a 08 IS350...so im not sure if there's a difference....
As far as bumpy..mine was a bit bumpy at first...i think maybe because of the heat n paint but 20 miles later it was back to normal...
The loose pad pins just make sure the large pin is in properly and the pads are set at the perfect point and then you should be ok....I don't think the small pin will jump out
As far as bumpy..mine was a bit bumpy at first...i think maybe because of the heat n paint but 20 miles later it was back to normal...
The loose pad pins just make sure the large pin is in properly and the pads are set at the perfect point and then you should be ok....I don't think the small pin will jump out
03-14-13, 07:02 AM
#460
gotcha, thanks ryan. Your calipers look much different than mine. mine are skinnier and do not have room for the decal to be straight. Ill take a picture an post what it looks like when i can.
03-15-13, 05:53 AM
#461
OH NO! soooo,
I finally found some decals on ebay that will fit my stock calipers, but upon reading the installation instructions in the description, it says i need to apply a coat of paint that the decal color will be, let it dry, put on the decals, paint over that with the caliper color, then peel the decal sticker off. I was under the impression the decal would go on last after the caliper has been painted, (i.e. paint the calipers with a few coats of g2 blue, dry, then put on the decals and be done).
Can someone tell me if that is correct?
I finally found some decals on ebay that will fit my stock calipers, but upon reading the installation instructions in the description, it says i need to apply a coat of paint that the decal color will be, let it dry, put on the decals, paint over that with the caliper color, then peel the decal sticker off. I was under the impression the decal would go on last after the caliper has been painted, (i.e. paint the calipers with a few coats of g2 blue, dry, then put on the decals and be done).
Can someone tell me if that is correct?
03-20-13, 10:23 AM
#463
Lexus Test Driver
bob4256 It should be a darker purple. I dont know what the lettering would be other than that metallic grey color.
So, wasn't there someone who enlarged the "L?" Thats something i would be interested in.
Also, I know this was brought up some time ago, but what happened to the CL decal/sticker?
So, wasn't there someone who enlarged the "L?" Thats something i would be interested in.
Also, I know this was brought up some time ago, but what happened to the CL decal/sticker?
03-20-13, 11:10 AM
#464
bob4256 It should be a darker purple. I dont know what the lettering would be other than that metallic grey color.
So, wasn't there someone who enlarged the "L?" Thats something i would be interested in.
Also, I know this was brought up some time ago, but what happened to the CL decal/sticker?
So, wasn't there someone who enlarged the "L?" Thats something i would be interested in.
Also, I know this was brought up some time ago, but what happened to the CL decal/sticker?
