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Old 07-24-2011, 12:34 PM
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Old 07-30-2011, 03:13 PM
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I got crafty with some spraypaint! I painted the calipers, rotors, wheels wells, sway bar, outer tie rods, shock support, and upper and lower a-arms. Let me know what you think.

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Old 07-30-2011, 03:33 PM
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Looks nice. But the paint will chip off of the calipers eventually. I repainted mine a couple weeks ago because some of the paint flaked off. Lasted about a year. I even used caliper paint. They're hard to keep clean. Unless they're powdercoated, they're going to be a constant maintenance thing. Just an FYI.
 
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Old 07-30-2011, 03:53 PM
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I expected that lol. I'll probably have alot of stuff powder coated soon now that my friend works at a powder coating place. He said he could do my exhaust tips and calipers all for $50.
 
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Old 07-30-2011, 05:22 PM
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The best way to paint calipers without powder coating is to use primer, engine paint or caliper paint, then a couple coats of clear.
 
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Old 07-31-2011, 11:30 AM
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Powder coat exhaust tips? Eh I dunno about that one...

I'd like to get my calipers powder coated pink some day. They would never stay clean now though, I need another dd first.
 
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Old 07-31-2011, 05:04 PM
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Well my tips are already black. They keep chipping and I have to repaint them all the time. So powder coat is my next option
 
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Old 08-06-2011, 11:18 PM
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coming together nicely man, now it needs to get low =]
 
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Old 08-10-2011, 01:01 AM
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Amazing build so far Chaotic! Did I notice some clear coat fade on the rear quarter? It seems all of the dents and stuff happens to that one particular side lolName:  0624011814a-1.jpg
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Old 08-10-2011, 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by DarkKnight
coming together nicely man, now it needs to get low =]

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Indeed a nice ride!
 


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