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Old 08-04-14, 12:11 PM
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I highly recommend NOT letting the calipers dangle from their brake lines; at least use a zip-tie or an old metal coat hanger to hold them up.

I've received so many + comments about my black painted calipers with the Lexus logo; many say they thought it came from the factory like that.
Old 08-04-14, 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Gville350
I highly recommend NOT letting the calipers dangle from their brake lines; at least use a zip-tie or an old metal coat hanger to hold them up.

I've received so many + comments about my black painted calipers with the Lexus logo; many say they thought it came from the factory like that.
Pretty good advice! Although it may be bad, I trust my mechanic. He's done plenty of work on my car.

It's all about the little details, some just don't pay attention to them
Old 08-04-14, 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Flium10
There's a pretty long thread of people with painted calipers already.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sus...lipers-11.html

Just did my rear's two days ago and am currently in the process of doing them today. Waiting for the decals to come in the mail... damn USPS so slow!
Thanks.

Very nice! I'm sure they will come soon. Post up a pic when its all done.
Old 08-04-14, 03:32 PM
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nice i like it. dang dude you let your tech leave the caliper hanging on its own? Your tech is crazy..
Old 08-04-14, 04:24 PM
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Is that Tommy??

Nice work! A little surprised he left the calipers like that
Old 08-04-14, 05:27 PM
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Anyone know if they are same size as the isf calipers?
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Originally Posted by kevinwang
Is that Tommy??

Nice work! A little surprised he left the calipers like that
Yes sir! I was also taken back also when I saw this too. He reassured me he goes thru a process & done this plenty of times on painting calipers. Most efficient way he said if I'm not mistaken. So I let him. Tommy is the man
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Originally Posted by Gerb
Anyone know if they are same size as the isf calipers?
I believe they are both big. But a pictures says a thousand words. So here you go. On the left are the IS350 Calipers & on the right are the ISF
Old 08-05-14, 01:55 AM
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How much is it to paint? Where do i get the materials?
Old 08-05-14, 02:48 AM
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Very nice!
I'm still waiting to see a hardcore fan put a sports team logo be it football, soccer or fly their nations color. Lol. Italy, Japan, USA. Something unique.
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Originally Posted by Gerb
How much is it to paint? Where do i get the materials?
There are so many threads on where to get G2 paint and or to use spray. Just use the search option!
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Nice caliper and wheels. The place looks familiar. Tommy@MusicBox painted it for you?
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Originally Posted by FSportIS
Nice caliper and wheels. The place looks familiar. Tommy@MusicBox painted it for you?
Thanks! That's correct
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Default Finally painted my calipers!

Hello people, today is the day I finally decided to paint my calipers. I've waited three months trying to get someone else to do it...no luck! After 4 months of waiting I went ahead and completed the task. I had to buy a jack, no biggy, had everything else. I took some pics.

I used G2 Caliper paint. Gold. Goes well with the Blue Onyx Pearl.
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Old 09-10-14, 01:28 PM
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