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Old 05-17-13, 09:10 AM
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Default Bronze Metallic Brake Calipers
Loved the look of the brake calipers on the new AMG's and GTR's so I tested it out on the fronts.

Rears are happening tomorrow, still waiting on my Brembo decals

Used VHT high temp engine enamel (4 coats) and VHT brake caliper clear coat (2 very thick coats)


Also mounted my CF splitters, and Vossen CV7's. Can't wait for my BC Coilovers w/ Swift springs from Figs to get here.
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Old 05-17-13, 09:19 AM
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Those look fantastic! Do want!

I have always felt that the factory black color hides those beautiful calipers.
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They came out beautiful...
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Looks good. Is that from a rattle can?
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those do look very good. Where do you guys purchase the brembo decals from ?
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That looks bad. I may have to change my brake caliper to that color. I used G2 before with vht clear coat. from the looks of it, you took out the entire caliper. did you sand it out and what did you use to cover the brake line?
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Originally Posted by ISFmike
Looks good. Is that from a rattle can?
Sure was.

The VHT paints are extremely forgiving with proper technique. It is as smooth in person, as it is in these pictures.

I also used their satin black "roll bar and cage" paint for my exhaust tips. It's very durable stuff, with the same smooth finish.
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Originally Posted by GriMan
That looks bad. I may have to change my brake caliper to that color. I used G2 before with vht clear coat. from the looks of it, you took out the entire caliper. did you sand it out and what did you use to cover the brake line?
I did take off the brake, however I did not disconnect the line. I just made sure everything was taped off and covered, the pads and pins were removed.

cleaned, scuffed, cleaned and then did 2 light coats and 2 heavy coats of base with 2 very heavy coats of clear.

brembo decals are from ebay
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The caliper color came out Fantastic!!! They definitely look great peaking out behind those CV7's!
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two words....that's hot!
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That's an amazingly clean job! I'm about to paint mine in gloss/brushed aluminum silver color
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Looks really good!
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Nice work on the callipers, turned out great.
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Man that looks top notch! Nicely done
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nice. that looks close to the paint i mixed for my calipers. yours came out great for diy.
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