Full caliper rebuild/refinish
that looks great though green wont work for mine, but they properly done. really looking fwd to seeing the grey and i also am trying to hunt down some calipers to send rather that sidelining my car for a few weeks. would make this a lot easier.
Finally had some time today and got 2 calipers coated. Before masking, I out gassed them one more time and hit them with an iron phosphate coating which cleans/etches in one step. Once they were masked, it was time to hang and shoot the powder. Here are pics of them cured/cooling. The color is Argento and a great metallic gunmetal. Will be finishing up the other two tomorrow and getting the stencils applied before rebuilding with new seals/boots.
those look great. i need to find to some temp calipers so i can send you mine. i'll try to find out later if my bud can lend me some. would like to see them finished in grey w the decals. nice work!
Ordered this color for mine. Should look great behind the black GA1R's.
http://www.prismaticpowders.com/gall...-Clear-Vision/
http://www.prismaticpowders.com/gall...-Clear-Vision/
Finally had some time today and got 2 calipers coated. Before masking, I out gassed them one more time and hit them with an iron phosphate coating which cleans/etches in one step. Once they were masked, it was time to hang and shoot the powder. Here are pics of them cured/cooling. The color is Argento and a great metallic gunmetal. Will be finishing up the other two tomorrow and getting the stencils applied before rebuilding with new seals/boots.
Interesting thread, I just ordered some two stage epoxy paint from G2usa in colour matched Porsche 'speed yellow'.
The paint is mixed with a hardener that once mixed hardens within 4 hours, so you have to use it all or order more.
Apparently once fully cured it can withstand temps of 900F. I've ordered black high temp vinyl decals which I plan to cover with a high temp clear to prolong the life.
Also rebuilding the o rings and dust boots, which cost from memory $200 inc of caliper lube.
I am not sandblasting them, too afraid of some shop who only do Honda civic calipers for ricers once in a blue moon stuffing up my piston bores. We don't have any speciality shops in Australia. too small of a population.
G2usa said all you need to do is scuff the factory finish with sandpaper so the epoxy can get a grip on it.
I will keep you all updated!
The paint is mixed with a hardener that once mixed hardens within 4 hours, so you have to use it all or order more.
Apparently once fully cured it can withstand temps of 900F. I've ordered black high temp vinyl decals which I plan to cover with a high temp clear to prolong the life.
Also rebuilding the o rings and dust boots, which cost from memory $200 inc of caliper lube.
I am not sandblasting them, too afraid of some shop who only do Honda civic calipers for ricers once in a blue moon stuffing up my piston bores. We don't have any speciality shops in Australia. too small of a population.
G2usa said all you need to do is scuff the factory finish with sandpaper so the epoxy can get a grip on it.
I will keep you all updated!





