Weekend Mod... Red Calipers... Pics
03-14-2006, 03:33 PM
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jedier: What kind of clearcoat did you use on your calipers, something readily available at pepboys/autozone? And did you clearcoat over the decal? I need to undertake this project as well, soon. 
03-14-2006, 03:40 PM
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Izzy- I used the clear Dupli-Color® Engine Enamel with Ceramic (http://www.duplicolor.com/products/engine.html). It's a spray. I bought it at Pepboys.
Yes, I clearcoated once the decals were in place. That way they're sealed.
Yes, I clearcoated once the decals were in place. That way they're sealed.
03-14-2006, 03:40 PM
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Looks awesome - we just had baby number two last week, so I don't have time for projects like this, but I love to see the work done by others. I hope those hold up for you, because it looks like you did a great job.
03-14-2006, 03:46 PM
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BlackCab- Thanks for the kind words! Being the perfectionist that I am, I still need to clean-up a couple of spots where I "overpainted" (e.g., the base of the bleeder cap in the picture). I didn't want to do it the same day I painted because the paint was still too soft/elastic and I didn't want to risk tearing it. That being said, if you don't know it's there, you wouldn't notice it...
Looking good....
03-15-2006, 07:29 PM
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Last dumb question, where did you get the decals from? My original plan was to make a stencil and use white engine enamel paint, which would have disasterous results I'm sure.
03-15-2006, 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Izzy
Last dumb question, where did you get the decals from? My original plan was to make a stencil and use white engine enamel paint, which would have disasterous results I'm sure.
I bought them from www.xenonmods.com
They have 2 prices ($7.99 and $12.00) although I don't know what the difference is. I bought the ones at $7.99.
I agree that trying the stencil option may prove challenging and will probably take more time. Using the stickers took literally 1-2 minutes for each caliper (and that's going slowly to not mess up the letters when removing the backing paper).
03-27-2006, 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by jedier
kilrgt- looking forward to those pics.
I finished the 2 front ones this weekend (all 4 are now done. Yeah!). A couple of tips, if I may:
I finished the 2 front ones this weekend (all 4 are now done. Yeah!). A couple of tips, if I may:
Looking forward your pics!
03-27-2006, 07:14 PM
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Hey guys-
I bought the same Duplicolor kit and will be doing it this weekend as well (as long as my decals come in from xenonmods.com...it has been almost 3 weeks since I bought them online). I will try to take pics when I do it.
I bought the same Duplicolor kit and will be doing it this weekend as well (as long as my decals come in from xenonmods.com...it has been almost 3 weeks since I bought them online). I will try to take pics when I do it.
