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My Guide: Caliper Painting EASY

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by dirte_dan, Dec 13, 2010.

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  1. Aug 10, 2013 #21
    ari666

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    i use stainless steel TIG rod bent in an S. but coat hanger wire does the same job.
     
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    ari666

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    no but the overspray that leaks thorugh the mask will
     
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    This is the EASY method!
     
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  5. Sep 14, 2013 #25
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    I must admit this is a hell of a lot of masking up :)

    I also have done a guide on this and how to clean them rusty wheel hubs.

    There is no need to mask that much lol ... being thorough is a good thing though.

    Regards
     
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    ari666

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    cool ad .
     
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    Is 1 can of paint enough to do the 4 calipers comfortably? Would it be unwise to not use a primer before painting?
     
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    possibly and yes.
     
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    yeah ive done 4 calipers with one can. just use it sparingly. you dont need 6 coats for a good finish.

    ive never used primer.
     
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    Robbo VS3

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    Cheers guys, has your paint held together without the primer mate?
     
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    I've never used primer either, just make sure your parts are spotless before you apply and buy a tin of caliper paint that says it does not need a primer
     
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    Caliper paint is made with lazy people in mind that will spray on not overly clean brakes. It will go on fine without primer.
     
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    Yeh righto, I guess I will go without primer then, just figured I can save $25 by not getting primer if it does'nt make any difference.
     
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    you'll need that $25 for all the newspaper anyway :p

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    This is true....:smoking:
     
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