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9eighty6 · 08-24-2008, 02:38 PM

Thank you for the compliments. It is really nice to hear after all that hard work.

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@ Manaco986 - Here is my '5-Step-Painting-Process'

Step 1: Purchase kit and decals of your choice. I went with Duolicolor because it came with the caliper cleaner, brush, and tape. (though I got extra of brushes and tape). From what I read on here it seemed like a crap-shoot. If I were to do it again I might choose another company as the paint was very thin and took a LOT of coats to get to my obsessive-comuplsive standard. Keep in mind I had a friend to help me with the task.

Step 2: Put on jack stands & remove wheels and clean calipers with caliper cleaner. Make sure you spend a lot of time on this.

Step 3: Tape off everything you don't want painted.

Step 4: Paint calipers using multiple coats giving plenty of time to dry. I also had a hair dryer to help speed up the process.

Step 5: Let dry overnight & apply decals. Be very careful while applying these.
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@ ElStevano

I think red would look nice against the blue. Fresh black would probably look nice also if yours are looking old and tired.

Thanks again guys -

08-24-2008, 02:38 PM	#7
9eighty6 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South FL Posts: 253	Thank you for the compliments. It is really nice to hear after all that hard work. __________________________ @ Manaco986 - Here is my '5-Step-Painting-Process' Step 1: Purchase kit and decals of your choice. I went with Duolicolor because it came with the caliper cleaner, brush, and tape. (though I got extra of brushes and tape). From what I read on here it seemed like a crap-shoot. If I were to do it again I might choose another company as the paint was very thin and took a LOT of coats to get to my obsessive-comuplsive standard. Keep in mind I had a friend to help me with the task. Step 2: Put on jack stands & remove wheels and clean calipers with caliper cleaner. Make sure you spend a lot of time on this. Step 3: Tape off everything you don't want painted. Step 4: Paint calipers using multiple coats giving plenty of time to dry. I also had a hair dryer to help speed up the process. Step 5: Let dry overnight & apply decals. Be very careful while applying these. ___________________________ @ ElStevano I think red would look nice against the blue. Fresh black would probably look nice also if yours are looking old and tired. Thanks again guys - __________________ 1984 - 944 - The first one. 1984 - 928S - The loudest one. 2001 - Boxster - The best one.