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Old Aug 6, 2007 | 07:42 PM
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Hey y'all, I just did the calipers on the S this past weekend and just now got around to putting up pics. I dremeled down as much of the caliper as I could fits all the bits into. This is a strenuous process, especially if you keep the calipers on the car, as I did. I used the metal carbide grinding plate first, then followed that up with 3 different grits of sanding bits. Finished it off with 220, and then 400 grit sandpaper. It was so shiny when I was done, I couldnt believe it. I then used Duplicolor High-Temp Engine Enamel in Gloss Black, and did 5 coats of color. I let it dry for about 2 hours, then applied the decal, and then cleared 5 times shortly thereafter. I think they turned out great, especially better than how they look stock with the nasty casting marks. Here ya go:





The rears I didnt sand down as much (barely at all actually, but I did clean them well. I used the same painting process, with less clear).


What'cha think?

-Matt
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Old Aug 6, 2007 | 07:46 PM
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makes me regret red
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Old Aug 6, 2007 | 07:47 PM
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looks good!
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Old Aug 6, 2007 | 07:51 PM
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I was SOOOO torn on doing black or silver w/ the red sticker, but I gotta admit, I LOVE how these turned out.

-Matt
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Old Aug 6, 2007 | 07:59 PM
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looks dope
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Old Aug 6, 2007 | 08:32 PM
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Looks good
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Old Aug 6, 2007 | 08:36 PM
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Old Aug 6, 2007 | 08:39 PM
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best I seen so far!
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Old Aug 6, 2007 | 08:42 PM
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Thanks guys!

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Old Aug 6, 2007 | 08:44 PM
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where did you get the s2000 decal?
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