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Apr 8, 2009 | 07:02 AM

Gamble

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Want to paint

I'm wanting to paint my rims and calipers. Would I need a special kind of paint to do this? Also, what else would I need to do to be sure that the paint sticks?

Apr 8, 2009 | 07:50 AM

my2ks2k

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From: nc

just follow any simple prepping process, and for the calipers maybe use a semi-high temp paint. use several coats.

Apr 8, 2009 | 09:12 AM

alSpeed2k

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From: The 604

I was too lazy to do and major prep. I just sanded my calipers and spray painted them, I used a quick dry spray paint. It was awesome as I didn't want to wait too long for the paint to dry.

Apr 8, 2009 | 09:28 AM

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Depending on how hard you drive and what kind of heat you build up in the calipers, if you did not use a high-temp heat paint you might just set them afire...

Apr 8, 2009 | 02:49 PM

Gamble

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Ha ha. This sounds fun. In your personal opinions, would a spa yellow s2k with yellow calipers and black rims look good?

Apr 8, 2009 | 04:38 PM

alSpeed2k

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple-H,Apr 8 2009, 09:28 AM

Depending on how hard you drive and what kind of heat you build up in the calipers, if you did not use a high-temp heat paint you might just set them afire...

tracking a car with painted calipers might peel the paint off (it happened to a forum member). Everyday driving, it's fine.