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Old 03-06-09, 08:47 AM
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Default Removing Caliper paint??

Bought my IS350 not to long ago. Previous owner painted the calipers red but it looks really sloppy. Was wondering what is the best way to remove caliper paint. Thanks.
Old 03-06-09, 09:06 AM
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Well, I am assuming you do not want to dismantle the calipers.

If that is the case, you should get a pneumatic wire brush and that will take the paint off no problem. Just be very very careful around hoses and seals, etc.

If that isn't an option, you can always scuff them up with sand paper, clean them very thoroughly with some solvent, and then repaint black or something.
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definitely a wire brush/sandpaper should do the trick.
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aircraft paint stripper from home depot. and dont worry about it taking off the stock caliper paint....it won't. I tried to remove the stock caliper paint when I was painting my calipers and it won't come off.
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stock calipers come painted?

so you just painted on top of that?
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R u going to repaint them red?
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Originally Posted by iLexi
R u going to repaint them red?
No. I just dont want them painted at all.
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the aircraft stripper will do the job and bring it back to factory condition.
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you'll still need to wipe it down with some sandpaper or a wire brush.
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Originally Posted by sinister2c
the aircraft stripper will do the job and bring it back to factory condition.
^^ what he said... just be sure not to get it on the hoses and ur skin... it will burn after 20 seconds... as its very acidic...
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Originally Posted by newnmpr0ve
^^ what he said... just be sure not to get it on the hoses and ur skin... it will burn after 20 seconds... as its very acidic...
ooo god im scared
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gloves will do
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Originally Posted by Wierdazndu
ooo god im scared
yeah use gloves... if u get it on ur hand, its not gona eat away right away... u'll just start to feel a burning sensation on ur hands... similiar to liquidy food on a paper cut on ur skin...

ur probably picturing it as sticking ur hand in a puddle of lava... LOL
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