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Old Apr 24, 2024 | 11:33 AM
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Decided to refresh my black brake calipers and wheel bolts.....first time for this car.....used high temp black and gloss spray paints........about 4 hours work allowing for paint to dry and multiple coats.....did not remove calipers......happy with results as originals were quite dull and blemished.....wheel bolts really came out great.....

Porsche logos were in good shape so just used gloss spray and taped them when using black paint on other areas......multiple coats, quick drying paint..VHT SP370 gloss and Jenolite black Caliper paint - Amazon...

While wheels were off, cleaned the insides as best as possible with Griot's products and measured brake pad thickness (10mm rear, 8mm fronts), so good shape there......

Jacked up...

bolts look better now....


DULL

Cleaned and dried with rubbing alcohol

cover up protection

better while drying

came out great

done

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Old Apr 24, 2024 | 12:43 PM
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Very nice. I was going to do my red calipers to eliminate the "pink spots" but found a paint brush applied coat of clear high temp paint on the offending spots completely restored the original red colour. Over a decade old and still perfect.
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Old Apr 24, 2024 | 01:25 PM
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Those came out nice. I did mine about 10yrs ago and are probably due for another freshen up.
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Old Apr 24, 2024 | 02:20 PM
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Looks great!!!
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Old Apr 24, 2024 | 08:47 PM
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Nicely done!! Look very nice.
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