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So I decided to go with the gold VHT color:
After two coats:
And then after the clear coat and the FSport decal. I think I put the decal the wrong way on this side (driver) but oh well:
So I decided to go with the gold VHT color:
After two coats:
And then after the clear coat and the FSport decal. I think I put the decal the wrong way on this side (driver) but oh well:
I went with gloss black and silver logos on mine to match the color of my car. My inner barrels are also powder coated same color as my car so I think it all ties in together nicely.
Old thread here I searched for. So I want to paint my calipers Black, either glossy of rough finish flat black.
So where do I get Lexus sticker from to stick on all 4 front and back? And how do these sticker hold up with the heat and elements long term? Any and all help on the topic would be appreciated.
Old thread here I searched for. So I want to paint my calipers Black, either glossy of rough finish flat black.
So where do I get Lexus sticker from to stick on all 4 front and back? And how do these sticker hold up with the heat and elements long term? Any and all help on the topic would be appreciated.
You can find the decals on ebay, multiple sellers. Just make sure the final coat of paint is completely dry before trying to place them, I rushed the first time and when pealing back the paper and the decal started to left the paint in areas so I just touched up with a brush but 3 years later the same spot started lifting and became a huge eye sore. As for longevity my original set lasted 3 years until I decided to change to black decals which required sanding off the old ones and repainting calipers. As for the decals on the rear calipers, all the ones that come are too large so I added the DIY acura covers.
You can find the decals on ebay, multiple sellers. Just make sure the final coat of paint is completely dry before trying to place them, I rushed the first time and when pealing back the paper and the decal started to left the paint in areas so I just touched up with a brush but 3 years later the same spot started lifting and became a huge eye sore. As for longevity my original set lasted 3 years until I decided to change to black decals which required sanding off the old ones and repainting calipers. As for the decals on the rear calipers, all the ones that come are too large so I added the DIY acura covers.
Thanks. So I did some searching on this last night and found some I like. What does using the Acura covers do? Are the Acura covers, covers that are the same caliper shape and size as the rear GS? How does putting them on help? Thanks.
Yes as usual I agree. I like these, and even want to put a little slight Texture on this Flat Black. There is actually one car manufacture that I have seen their stock caliper in a Black Flat Textured finish with the name on it. But I cannot remember what car it is? Found these pics in a thread, borrowed to post.
Thanks. So I did some searching on this last night and found some I like. What does using the Acura covers do? Are the Acura covers, covers that are the same caliper shape and size as the rear GS? How does putting them on help? Thanks.
If you look thru all the brake caliper color threads no one ever really posts pic of the rears because even when painted they dont stand out and all the decals made even the smallest are to large to place anywhere on the caliper. By placing the Acura caliper covers it allows are large surface area for the decals plus makes the caliper stand out more.
Below is the Rear without Cover
Mine with Acura Cover and decal
If you look thru all the brake caliper color threads no one ever really posts pic of the rears because even when painted they dont stand out and all the decals made even the smallest are to large to place anywhere on the caliper. By placing the Acura caliper covers it allows are large surface area for the decals plus makes the caliper stand out more.
Below is the Rear without Cover
Mine with Acura Cover and decal
Ahhh ok got it, So which Acura cover do I look to order? Are all Acura covers the same? Any link to start?
10-29-16, 09:27 AM
