aicrotary2

aicrotary2

NAZTY97

what state do you live in?

i was considering doing this mod, but they are already painted red... but like the reflective nature of the wrap

everything I've seen suggests use for show purposes vs daily driving long term

lexual_rc

I live in PA. You would be surprised with the quality of wrap...also I have been down the painting route...I personally would never try to paint my calipers myself again. I mean unless you do it right (Powder coat or atleast take the caliper off to apply coat yourself neatly with all needed layers) then its almost always better to use wrap. Again, the 3M stuff is really great...Lets see how the second winter goes up here but I am fairly certain its not going to be affected. Hope this helps!

1SikSc1Day

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Today thanks to the OP i just discovered something new here...and i think it truly looks great! Id personally stick to 3m vinyl over the other brands available. Also the RC calipers look sweet and just begging for this mod. Adding this diy to my list of things.
Previously i was considering going the G2 caliper paint method...but this is something new ill be doing. Thanks to the user posting the night vid showing reflectiveness of them as well!

jaywuzhere

I live in CA and I've had the 3m reflective tape for about 7 months now with no issues. This vehicle is my daily driver and I wash my car just about every week with a pressure washer + foam cannon with no issues. Hope this info helps anyone out there thinking about trying something different.

LxsCf RCF

I installed the red reflective wrap with f sport decals and a clear coat spray over the decals this past summer. I started on the front passenger side and left the caliper on the rotor, but I found it easier to install on the other calipers by removing the caliper from the rotors. It took longer than I thought it would but I also filed all the casting burs off the calipers to make them smooth. I'm very happy with how they turned out, especially with the reflective look at night.

jaywuzhere

Great job! Yes, removing the calipers would make the job a lot easier to install. Such a great idea removing the casting burs off the calipers prior to installing!! Please post some pictures when ya get the chance

kh29228

look great! is it regular red or dark red vinyl?

lexusnutt

Awesome mod! Had no idea the reflective properties were that bold. Nice job.

I'm a little adverse to removing the calipers due to needing to bleed the brakes.I guess the key to any successful wrap/film/paint application is PREPARATION. Clean the calipers with Brake cleaner and twice with alcohol.

jaywuzhere

I never removed the calipers. I just installed the vinyl right on to the calipers still attached to the rotors

lexual_rc

Same with me, I left the calipers on while getting the wrap on. Mine turned out well too and is holding up great. A link to the same here:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rc-...nne-3-a-3.html