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Old 04-27-09, 11:33 AM
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do it, its a nice touch
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Old 04-27-09, 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by javyLSU
I've never done this, but I wanted to pass along a bit of advice that the engineers at Brembo gave me. The advised me to NEVER powdercoat a Brembo caliper (they themselves don't powdercoat their calipers, they paint them). Brembo calipers are not designed to be rebuilt, and the extreme heat that the powdercoating process requires could damage the components of the caliper, negatively affecting both its functionality and durability. Just an FYI for you guys considering this...

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Interesting...well in that case, have them professionally painted. Cause I've seen so many people paint it themselves and it just looks horrible down the line.
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Old 04-27-09, 11:45 AM
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^^TOTALLY agree. Get it done right.

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Old 04-27-09, 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by iSuxeL
Interesting...well in that case, have them professionally painted. Cause I've seen so many people paint it themselves and it just looks horrible down the line.
yep... i just talked to a customs shop today.. they are going to call me back about a price to power coat the calibers... so ill let you guys know
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Old 04-27-09, 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by btwanky
yep... i just talked to a customs shop today.. they are going to call me back about a price to power coat the calibers... so ill let you guys know
haha i think discussions just now was that do NOT powdercoat

definitely need to make sure the red is right, a lot of times after painting the paint got a bit orange-ish.
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Old 04-27-09, 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by rominl
haha i think discussions just now was that do NOT powdercoat

definitely need to make sure the red is right, a lot of times after painting the paint got a bit orange-ish.
arn't the rims power coated in the stock form??
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Old 04-27-09, 01:20 PM
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i was talking about the calipers, as mentioned in your post that i quoted?
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Old 04-27-09, 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by btwanky
arn't the rims power coated in the stock form??
No. The OEM wheels are painted, not powder coated.

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Old 04-27-09, 02:42 PM
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not feeling red on the obsidian paint scheme...........but Porsche GT2 yellow? Shiznit


Probably going to be my first mod besides intake/exhaust. There is a nice little DIY thread about this being done.........I think the guy put the brembo stickers on backwards, but it turned out sick nonetheless! GL and keep us posted with pics!
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Old 04-27-09, 04:52 PM
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Red color will rock with your obsidian. Nothing better than to make those big ISF brakes stand out more and still look genuine! Go for it and post pic after you complete.
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I say go for it. Here's mine, it'll give you and idea of red with white lettering.

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Old 04-28-09, 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by BorIS350
I say go for it. Here's mine, it'll give you and idea of red with white lettering.
how much did that cost you?
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Old 04-28-09, 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by btwanky
how much did that cost you?
Hmm, the letters were 15. Paint and clear was 12. So about $27.
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Old 04-28-09, 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by BorIS350
Hmm, the letters were 15. Paint and clear was 12. So about $27.
ohh damn.. i thought u had someone do it for you... i don't trust myself doing it
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Old 04-28-09, 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by btwanky
ohh damn.. i thought u had someone do it for you... i don't trust myself doing it
it's not that hard at all. did my gs400 back then in a nice summer afternoon and after 8 yrs it's still good

if you are asking a shop to do it, please please make sure after they put on the stickers, they put couple layers of clear coat on top!!!!! otherwise your stickers will be gone in no time
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