DIY Paint Calipers
#16
Lexus Test Driver
Sweet!
They look amazing for DIYs! I wish i could get some G2 paint where im at. Where did you guys get the decals, or if you dont mind sharing the size, font, or stencil. Thanks in advance!
#17
Lexus Champion
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those blue ones look way too DIY in my honest opinion. the finish and attention to detail on them are really bad. its a downgrade from OEM.
OP, i would stay clear from any brush on type paint like G2 and duplicolor. the texture wont look good.
here are a few pics of mine i did couple of weeks ago. make sure you smooth out the holes where the pin goes in on the calipers.
OP, i would stay clear from any brush on type paint like G2 and duplicolor. the texture wont look good.
here are a few pics of mine i did couple of weeks ago. make sure you smooth out the holes where the pin goes in on the calipers.
Last edited by ISFPOWER; 11-22-13 at 02:48 PM.
#20
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brake cleaner, wire brush, lot of elbow grease. 6 hours total for the caliper job half of it was cleaning and prepping
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lexus-IS-ES-GS-LS-RX-GX-LX-Brake-Caliper-Decals-Sticker-4-TOTAL-6-Colors-/200834017483?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2ec2a3e8cb&vxp=mtr
#21
Lead Lap
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So, if I opt for removing the calipers before painting and clear coating, what do I need to know about how to disconnect them/tie off brake lines/etc?
Thanks in advance...
Dan
Thanks in advance...
Dan
#23
Lead Lap
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I think people here were saying they used G2 kits. Have you tried searching da intawebz?
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^ Don't worry, nobody truly know what the intawebz is.
If your looking for the burnt orange color, it was probably burnt copper VHT engine enamel rather than caliper paint. At least that's what I used, along with primer, clear and decals. Autozone had the color.
If your looking for the burnt orange color, it was probably burnt copper VHT engine enamel rather than caliper paint. At least that's what I used, along with primer, clear and decals. Autozone had the color.
#25
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those blue ones look way too DIY in my honest opinion. the finish and attention to detail on them are really bad. its a downgrade from OEM.
OP, i would stay clear from any brush on type paint like G2 and duplicolor. the texture wont look good.
here are a few pics of mine i did couple of weeks ago. make sure you smooth out the holes where the pin goes in on the calipers.
OP, i would stay clear from any brush on type paint like G2 and duplicolor. the texture wont look good.
here are a few pics of mine i did couple of weeks ago. make sure you smooth out the holes where the pin goes in on the calipers.
ISFPOWER, what paint did you use, what brand, and what color?
#27
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Actually I think G2 is great. They sell a spray bottle that you dump the paint into which help yield much better results. Otherwise I would have to agree with ISFpower. If you plan on painting them with the supplied brush it will look horrible. Here's how mine turned out with the spray bottle and G2 paint. It turned out pretty good IMO
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Actually I think G2 is great. They sell a spray bottle that you dump the paint into which help yield much better results. Otherwise I would have to agree with ISFpower. If you plan on painting them with the supplied brush it will look horrible. Here's how mine turned out with the spray bottle and G2 paint. It turned out pretty good IMO