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Old Dec 22, 2002 | 04:37 AM
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hey everyone, i know i got kind of a stupid question but here is my problem, so i finally have time to go to the store to pick up some paint inorder to paint my callipers black and i go thier and i see that there is two different kinds of paint, there is the glossy kind and then there is the dull kind, so i was wondering for those of you have have painted your calliers black which one did you buy, the glossy kind or the other duller kind, and which one worked the best for you, in terms or not chipping and everything, i would appreciate any input i can get.

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Old Dec 22, 2002 | 05:40 AM
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i got the glossy one, looks better for my taste
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Old Dec 22, 2002 | 12:48 PM
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yeah i agree those look really cool
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Old Dec 22, 2002 | 04:11 PM
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the picture you see is just gloss with sticker on top. 2 weeks after that i put on several coats of clears too
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Old Dec 22, 2002 | 09:42 PM
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Go with the G2 paint, its glossy and holds up very well..........$45 for the kit which includes paint, hardener, caliper cleaner and a brush.
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Old Dec 22, 2002 | 11:09 PM
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where can i purchase the g2 kit
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Old Dec 23, 2002 | 02:15 AM
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well in my case

1 brake spray cleaner - 3 bucks
1 black gloss engine enamel high temp paint - 3 bucks
1 clear coat engine enamel high temp paint - 3 bucks

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Old Dec 23, 2002 | 04:43 AM
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Originally posted by neema110
where can i purchase the g2 kit
Here ya go http://www.streetbeatcustoms.com/brakcalpain.html get me one too.
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Old Dec 23, 2002 | 05:15 AM
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wow that kit sounds really cool, the thing i like the most about it is the fact that i dont have to take the callipers appart, now thats a big plus!!
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Old Dec 23, 2002 | 09:22 AM
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Im thinking about doing mine when I change my brakes and rotors.
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Old Dec 23, 2002 | 11:44 AM
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i know that a lot of luxery cars already have thier callipers painted, im surprised as to why our cars didnt come with thier callipers painted.
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Originally posted by neema110
wow that kit sounds really cool, the thing i like the most about it is the fact that i dont have to take the callipers appart, now thats a big plus!!
for the record i didn't have to take mine off too, just mask off the rotors, etc... the pic is my caliper off coz' i already got brake upgrade.
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