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Old 04-12-14, 07:54 AM
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it will take you all weekend to do it friday afternoon to sunday morning/afternoon to allow prep/cleaning time, application time, cure time, then decal clear coat cure time
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Old 04-12-14, 08:04 AM
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Old 04-12-14, 12:20 PM
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Good calipers paint but bad quality picture lol

I think you use G2 correct?

Just a word of advice for everyone: apply the paint, then wait till it is dry to touch, apply the decal, and then top it off with 2-3 layers of clear coat. Your calipers and decal will be like new like first day for years. I know at least it is on my car.
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Old 04-12-14, 12:53 PM
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yea the pics were low light so came out crappy on the phone. I would let G2 cure for 18 hours or so before applying the decal just to be sure. G2 says 2-3 hours before you can put wheels on but 24 hours for max hardness
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Old 04-12-14, 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by 4TehNguyen


Not for nothing but that looks really , really good Luuuv the White Lexus lettering over the Red calipers !!!!
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I see most ppl are going with the Lexus decals. Why not F Sport? I was considering F sport only until I saw all the pictures here and now I'm thinking the Lexus ones...
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Old 04-12-14, 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by markb3
I see most ppl are going with the Lexus decals. Why not F Sport? I was considering F sport only until I saw all the pictures here and now I'm thinking the Lexus ones...
F Sport I think goes well if you were using the F Sport Blue color which most arent using as a caliper color IMHO ??
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Old 04-12-14, 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by markb3
I see most ppl are going with the Lexus decals. Why not F Sport? I was considering F sport only until I saw all the pictures here and now I'm thinking the Lexus ones...
the f-sport decal is too small...if they can blow up the decal a little then i'd be all over it
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Old 04-12-14, 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by SexyElaine
Wanna do mines ???
hahah sure I dont mind practicing on someone else first
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Old 04-13-14, 04:32 PM
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I just recently painted my brake callipers. :thumb up:

You can also check out more on my build thread.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/bui...ld-thread.html
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Old 04-14-14, 07:02 AM
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Awesome calipers everyone!!
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Originally Posted by lexus3is
I just recently painted my brake callipers. :thumb up:

You can also check out more on my build thread.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/bui...ld-thread.html
Sexy!
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Old 04-27-14, 11:08 AM
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i finally got mine done...red w/ fsport decal...i love em!!


highly recommend the g2 caliper paint kit!! easy to use and looks great!
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Old 04-27-14, 11:53 AM
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Anyone got some hd photos of these?

How do the rears look with the f sport sticker?

Worried our calipers may be too small for a mod like this
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