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Old 07-29-2014, 07:21 AM   #1
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cheap Chinese knock-offs

I ordered a new set from a US seller, when I got them I noticed that the stamped numbers on the back were identical to the original set. the set that faded, even though the part number was the same, looked different. guessing they were just cheap knockoffs. also, just for added protection, I hit the new set with a clear coat of High solids Urethane.
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Old 07-29-2014, 07:29 AM   #2
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do you have a link to the ones you just bought?
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do you have a link to the ones you just bought?
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Old 07-29-2014, 10:55 AM   #4
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I ordered these from Amazon. They matched the color of the wheels perfectly and fit snug. They are the newer style of center cap and look exactly the same as the caps on my Cayenne S in terms of crest colors and design. I like the look better than the original caps with the smaller crest and ring around the edge. For $28, I figured it was a cheap gamble but I'm very happy with them. I've had them on the car for a month and they still look perfect. We'll see how they hold up, but like others, I only use soap and water to clean the wheels.

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I ordered a new set from a US seller, when I got them I noticed that the stamped numbers on the back were identical to the original set. the set that faded, even though the part number was the same, looked different. guessing they were just cheap knockoffs. also, just for added protection, I hit the new set with a clear coat of High solids Urethane.

I did the same, got a can of UV clear coat spray and no fade.
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Caliper Decals

My S Calipers are dull and faded, all the clear coat is gone. I was thinking about spraying them red with Caliper paint (after surface prep of course). I Was curious if you used the eBay decals or what ?

Also do you apply the decals and then a few coats of clear coat ?? I cant see a caliper decal lasting long in that environment.

I have some wheel clear coat...or is there a high temp type for calipers ??

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PS I did not mean to double post this

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My S Calipers are dull and faded, all the clear coat is gone. I was thinking about spraying them red with Caliper paint (after surface prep of course). I Was curious if you used the eBay decals or what ?

Also do you apply the decals and then a few coats of clear coat ?? I cant see a caliper decal lasting long in that environment.

I have some wheel clear coat...or is there a high temp type for calipers ??

Thanks in advance

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I would clear coat over the decals and use a high temp clear. RUST-OLEUM makes a clear engine enamel that would probably work well.
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