datou

I wish the 3IS F-Sport came with Lexus Brake Calipers. My old G37 S had gray infiniti ones they look pretty cool. Anyone plan on painting the brake calipers on their 3IS? I would love to hear any tips or materials used. I plan on doing this to my 3IS in the near future.

RastaRacer

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I just used black spray paint and painted mine. I'm not a big fan of painting them in bright colors when their so small

Maybe if I had a IS350. But even then the rear brakes are still tiny. I just do them in black so you don't notice them. Lol

4TehNguyen

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theres a big 2IS painted calipers thread. Brakes are the same on the 3IS

Dawa

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clean the surface, scuff the surface (sandpaper/similar) to help the new paint stick, clean the surface again, thoroughly rinse/dry, paint surface. clearcoat if you want.

this is the same concept to paint almost everything.

fastdak25

was thinking of doing mine a dark sporty red on my black 3IS 350. Still haven't decided.

slickwil89

Check this website on painting calipers! Could help your curiosity

http://my.is/forums/f221/diy-caliper...26/index7.html

corradoMR2

As an alternative to paining the calipers, I added the Lexus emblem and I'm very happy with the look.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/8107711-post48.html

sarcoptic

Thats a pretty cool idea...those just vinyl cut stickers then?

corradoMR2

Yeah, cheap and got them from Ebay.

xbigboix83

So you just cleaned off the calibars n sticked it right on ?

corradoMR2

Yes and sprayed on a thin coat of clear coat as an extra precaution. See my build thread (link above) for more details.

xbigboix83

When youi bought the decals. Front and rear same size?

Stitch626

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Yup same size I received mine just the other day!

4TehNguyen

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make sure you get high temp vinyl and high temp clear coat. Clean the surface, apply sticker, give it about 2-3 coats of clearcoat