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Old 12-23-08, 12:00 PM
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I decided to go with silver calipers and black Brembo decals. I wanted it to to a "stock look". Took longer than expected...I did it myself. Took about 6 hours from start to finish. I love the look..what do you think?


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Originally Posted by cm09578
I decided to go with silver calipers and black Brembo decals. I wanted it to to a "stock look". Took longer than expected...I did it myself. Took about 6 hours from start to finish. I love the look..what do you think?



Sweet! i really wanna change mine but i kinda want the sleeper look!
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I approve It looks Great. Good Job!

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I think it looks pretty good! What caliper paint did you use? A brush on epoxy like G2? Any high temp clearcoat after?

Not that many folks will notice, but I think the Brembo stickers are reversed from how the aftermarket Brembos come (here's an old pic of mine to compare from a similar angle)
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Originally Posted by DaveGS4
I think it looks pretty good! What caliper paint did you use? A brush on epoxy like G2? Any high temp clearcoat after?

Not that many folks will notice, but I think the Brembo stickers are reversed from how the aftermarket Brembos come (here's an old pic of mine to compare from a similar angle)
I used duplicolor Hi temp caliper paint "spray"... I Sanded the calipers, cleaned, then painted 4 coats...no clearcoat. Thanks for the tip on the decals, I have extra and will change them
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Originally Posted by cm09578
I used duplicolor Hi temp caliper paint "spray"... I Sanded the calipers, cleaned, then painted 4 coats...no clearcoat. Thanks for the tip on the decals, I have extra and will change them
was this time consuming? i just hate to have my car in pieces in the garage!
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While you were there, did you happen to notice the size of the bleeders? I want to get some Earl's Solo Bleeders and replace the OEM bleeders so I can bleed the brakes by myself.
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That looks really good - I've always said that the first thing I would do if I ever bought an IS-F would be to repaint the calipers and put the Brembo badging on them. Oh, and Dave is right - the text is supposed to face the front of the vehicle... Still looks great!

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Originally Posted by DFLORES
was this time consuming? i just hate to have my car in pieces in the garage!
Hey David if you need a hand, I'd gladly help you if you'd like. Remember I did mine, well not on a IS-F but my IS300 haha.

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Looks really good I like the look of the silver brakes on your Obsidian F
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Looks pretty nice, silver is a great choice !
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Looks nice. Very OEM-ish!
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That looks great! Did you take the calipers completely off, or just paint them in place?
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Even though I suggested yellow, that looks pretty good. Nice job on the painting. Did you consider red lettering for the Brembo decals? That might look neat.
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I think u did a superb job. I would have kept the Lexus though.
 
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