00silverad0 Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 So I decided to take Saturday and knock out painting my calipers after I had been reading about it on here. Last week I had 2 new Nittos 420's installed on the front rims. We got the first rim off fine and got the truck jacked up etc. After finishing the 1st rim, we attempt the 2nd rim (passenger side front). Well turns out the idiots who put my tires on absolutely cranked down the locking lugs and stripped them leaving me unable to get them off !!! Man was I pissed. So after a phone call to the place and a drive over there to get it taken off I was back to work. All in all, it took a little longer than I wanted, but I am happy with the outcome. Materials Used: Sandpaper (light grit) just to rough up the surface, Brake kleen, Caliper Paint (Red) Can be bought at any auto parts store, Clear Coat and SS decals if you so choose. On to the pics. The caliper before After sanding / brake kleen First Coat of Caliper Paint After Caliper Paint w/ Decals Before Clear Coat 2nd Rim Full Shots ENJOY ! If you guys have any questions, feel free to ask, I just wrote this up real quick and will try and get a how to together later. ***Thanks to my old man for all the help on the weekend project**** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris B Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 Good job i plan on doing mine when it warms up.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSTAL Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 looks good why didnt you remove the calipers and pads though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black00chev Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 looks good why didnt you remove the calipers and pads though I wondered the same thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJT13 Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 Looks good but my question is why didn't you peel the film off from over the lettering? They're diecut decals. They still look good man!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonickoolten Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 looks good .......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diggerdan11 Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 looks awesome, cant wait to do mine just need a garage to do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBlack Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 looks good I did mine all black when I did my brakes I think I might change to red.. I like the decales nice touch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixxerrider Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 looks good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palletyard Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 you did a good job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renta Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 my question is did you do the back ones? if so pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8 UR HMI Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 im doin mine friday with the decals that jon made but mine are gonna be red calipers with BLACK silverado ss and im only using the decals for a stencil. im gonna paint the calipers black around the sticker spot, put the decals on. spray it red, pull off the decals and then clear.... LOOKS BADASS!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonickoolten Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 nice man cant wait............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymz Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 looks good why didnt you remove the calipers and pads though Next time just pull your caliper off, remove the pads, and lay your caliper on top of your rotor.. and spray away ! Still looks good though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Fast SS Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 Looks good! Be careful when doing that with spray paint. You don't want to paint your wheel speed sensors. You'll throw a code. Trust me, been there, done that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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