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Old Jun 21, 2001 | 01:57 PM
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For those who have painted calipers....

What's the best stuff to use for painting our calipers? I don't think I want to spend a fortune on a pint of paint.

Is brushing on the best way to go?

Those who have painted them, how is the paint holding up?

Thanks in advance.
Old Jun 21, 2001 | 02:05 PM
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My brushed on paint is holding up great. Looks like new.

<<--- See my page for pics and the process
Old Jun 21, 2001 | 08:11 PM
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Check the Group Deal forum

I got my Caliper Paint fron there. Nathan is the one sending them out. The product is called Folica and it's made in Germany. I haven't had the chance to do it because it recommends that you don't drive your car for 24 hrs to let the paint harden. It looks like a good quality paint...cant wait to apply it. Kev...your Calipers painted yet??
Old Jun 21, 2001 | 09:34 PM
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Used engine spraypaint on my Neon that you can find at Pep Boys. It is heat resistant to very high heats. As long as you spray from a far enough distance away you get a nice even coat that will last for a long time. Had a glossy red that stayed that way until I sold the car.
Old Jun 21, 2001 | 11:19 PM
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Re: Check the Group Deal forum

Originally posted by chilltownryderz
I got my Caliper Paint fron there. Nathan is the one sending them out. The product is called Folica and it's made in Germany. I haven't had the chance to do it because it recommends that you don't drive your car for 24 hrs to let the paint harden. It looks like a good quality paint...cant wait to apply it. Kev...your Calipers painted yet??
Not yet. I probably won't get them painted anytime soon. Tell us how it goes after you paint them.

Folia Tech paint is very good.
Old Jun 22, 2001 | 12:27 AM
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I'll post the results

but have no clue when that's gonna be.
Old Jun 22, 2001 | 06:46 AM
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My paint (brushed on specialty caliper paint) looks like new after one year.
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