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Looks like....fantastic job by yr mechanic. Brilliant!
Thought big reds, big yellows cannot be properly re-painted, durability wise, other than AT the factory! As Porsche AG got some special material (watever that may be!) prevents paint, Porsche logo from fading at high temps, washing, etc.
Thanks for the post.
Thought big reds, big yellows cannot be properly re-painted, durability wise, other than AT the factory! As Porsche AG got some special material (watever that may be!) prevents paint, Porsche logo from fading at high temps, washing, etc.
Thanks for the post.
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That looks good...I am not sure how much your guy charges in Montreal to do this...but you can seriously do this at home for a small cost and a little time.
I refinished my TT brakes for about $30 for the pair..that was 2+ years ago and they look still look perfect today. you DO NOT have to sand blast the callipers either..infact I advise against it.
I can post pics if you would like.
Yasin
I refinished my TT brakes for about $30 for the pair..that was 2+ years ago and they look still look perfect today. you DO NOT have to sand blast the callipers either..infact I advise against it.
I can post pics if you would like.
Yasin
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Slownrusty said: "you DO NOT have to sand blast the callipers either..infact I advise against it".
Yasin - does sand blasting those precious calipers affect tire/wheel balance! If yes, how wud you go about ensuring the new paint wont come off, peel, if you only remove the upper layer of paint, and re-spray.
Not that I need to do that kind of work on my Big Yellow calipers, but there are couple of guys around with very rusted/corroded brake calipers. They tried re-spray, it didn't work, and the finished job, look so shabby - compared to the pics post above).
Yasin - does sand blasting those precious calipers affect tire/wheel balance! If yes, how wud you go about ensuring the new paint wont come off, peel, if you only remove the upper layer of paint, and re-spray.
Not that I need to do that kind of work on my Big Yellow calipers, but there are couple of guys around with very rusted/corroded brake calipers. They tried re-spray, it didn't work, and the finished job, look so shabby - compared to the pics post above).
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yes, if done by a competent shop. I like using VHT brake caliper paint though.
Talk to your body shop guy for pointers.
Here are a couple of before / after photo's of a project recently done by "flatsixforme"
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Craig
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Just in case you need a refinishing shop in the US, here we are....
We offer both over the counter service or full drive-in and drive-out service.
www.wheeldynamics.com
Porsche Panamera Before photo
Porsche Panamera Speed Yellow Caliper
Porsche Panamera Speed Yellow Caliper
Back on the Panamera
Back on the Panamera
Ready to roll.....
Just hanging around here, nothing to see...
We offer both over the counter service or full drive-in and drive-out service.
www.wheeldynamics.com
Porsche Panamera Before photo
Porsche Panamera Speed Yellow Caliper
Porsche Panamera Speed Yellow Caliper
Back on the Panamera
Back on the Panamera
Ready to roll.....
Just hanging around here, nothing to see...