I like the sport brakes (early model) quite a bit in both performance and appearance for DD purpose. However, there is one thing that I am debating to change is
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04-11-2015, 10:06 PM | #1 (permalink) |
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Color of the Sport Brake Calipers
I like the sport brakes (early model) quite a bit in both performance and appearance for DD purpose. However, there is one thing that I am debating to change is to have a brighter color calipers instead of dark gray which is subtle and classy.
What do you guys think about changing it to a brighter color which might make the car a bit ricey? Also, for those of you who have changed the color, how do you prep that smooth surface to get the paint to stay on? I read that you can powdercoat or use brush on products like G2. Thx. |
04-12-2015, 10:52 AM | #3 (permalink) |
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I just had mine changed from the gray to the red using g2 brush on paint with VHT clear over the top. I thought about doing gloss black too. I don't think calipers make the car look ricey since many sports cars come with colored calipers anyway.
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Well, unless you paint them lime green or something.
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I think Lambos get lime green from factory
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Neon green looks good on black cars. Take your time if doing a DIY. Your going to want to sand them till dull. Then wash and wipe them down of any oils or grease. Take your time to have them come out factory. I would suggest to use a spray not a brush although can be done due to having the calipers be so big especially the fronts.
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they sure look great in brighter colors. I am leaning toward using the 'brush on type'. How much do I have to sand the calipers since the surface is quite smooth? It might be kinda of hard to sand down the factory paint completely.
G2 and Duplicolor seem to be popular. I am leaning toward Duplicolor since I don't have to use it all up in 6 hours time period with the G2. where is a good place to order the stickers? Last edited by nis350; 04-12-2015 at 08:13 PM. |
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Are we referring to the sport calipers? They have very smooth surface and the paint would stick well without sanding first?
Powdercoating is certainly nice, but I prefer not having to remove the calipers. |
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How much sanding did you have to do to make the paint stick to the smooth surface of the calipers?
About how long did it take you to complete one caliper? Where can I get the Abebono or Nissan caliper decals? Thx. |
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