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Old 12-03-17 | 05:10 PM
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neither, powder coat
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Old 12-03-17 | 08:18 PM
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I decided to wrap the calipers--since I have experience wrapping other things on my car. I found a vinyl brake wrap on ebay:
Old 12-04-17 | 01:44 PM
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Let us know how it goes and if the wrap had hold up to the extreme caliper temps!
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I can already tell wrapping is going to be a PIA with all the contours, not to mention questions about adhesiveness.
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Originally Posted by XSV
I can already tell wrapping is going to be a PIA with all the contours, not to mention questions about adhesiveness.
Yes that's what Im thinking. I was watching youtube videos on caliper wrapping--they were able to do it so Ill give it a try.
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I decided on gold orange pearl wrap--looks really good. I placed the wrap order today Im excited to start the project! Here's a video on caliper wrapping:
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GL, but I have my doubts about the longevity of the wrap.
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Let us know how it goes...I imagine it won't last through many hard braking events without peeling and/or discoloring.
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Originally Posted by andper10
Let us know how it goes...I imagine it won't last through many hard braking events without peeling and/or discoloring.
Yea I'll see how the wrap holds up. I drive my car easy and even when driven hard I touched all areas of the calipers F and R and the most they get is very warm
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Default Caliper Paint Done!

I tried the caliper wrap--didn't work--the youtube videos make it look easy but its a PIA. So I went for the spray paint which is what I wanted anyway. I got VHT burnt copper, took the wheels off, masked off the calipers and surrounding area, and got it done. Turned out good, now waiting for the F Sport decals. Will post final pic when done!
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Old 12-20-17 | 07:53 PM
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Painted the calipers yesterday with VHT burnt copper. I really like the color. After the paint cures will apply VHT clear coat and F Sport decals
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Looks great.
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Old 12-21-17 | 07:08 AM
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Def an upgrade in appearance! Good Choice
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After the decals are applied, use high-temp clear over it all.
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Originally Posted by Gville350
After the decals are applied, use high-temp clear over it all.
Yes will be spraying the VHT clear gloss over the calipers



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