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Caliper spray or paint kit??

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Old Jul 12, 2004 | 09:27 AM
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Caliper spray or paint kit??

What method of painting the calipers is the most practical/necessary??
Old Jul 12, 2004 | 09:44 AM
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Use the G2 kit Mine came out very well. Ill update my site with pics one of these days.

Only tip is to do both front and rear at the same time , because the paint will start to set up after a few hours. They say 4-6 hours but mine started to set up sooner.
Old Jul 12, 2004 | 10:06 AM
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This subject had a pretty good thread in the I30 Forum. I personally liked the G2 kit a lot. Its application was clean and easy. Plus, I think it looks a lot better and will last longer.

I30t Caliper Paint
Old Jul 12, 2004 | 10:40 AM
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where can i find this kit at?
Old Jul 12, 2004 | 11:08 AM
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where can i find this kit at?
I know SWA and Tire Rack have the kits. SWA has free shipping, so I think it will be less.
Old Jul 13, 2004 | 04:11 AM
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i used the spray paint from pep boys

came out nice and glossy

was kind of a mess though

it was cheap though
Old Jul 13, 2004 | 05:13 AM
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I used some cheap paint from Advanced Auto....messy, but it worked.
Old Jul 20, 2004 | 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by NewLoveI30
Use the G2 kit Mine came out very well. Ill update my site with pics one of these days.

Only tip is to do both front and rear at the same time , because the paint will start to set up after a few hours. They say 4-6 hours but mine started to set up sooner.

i recently got myself a g2 paint kit. so would you suggest putting 4 jack stands on at the same time, and remove all 4 wheels? but i would still need a floor jack for the initial lift right?

anyone- feel free to fill me in on your technique...
Old Jul 20, 2004 | 10:38 PM
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when i did it i did the fronts first then the rears.
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