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Old 02-11-2003, 04:52 AM
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Default What decal material can be used on brake calipers?

I know some here have the Audi rings logo in decal form on their calipers; what is that material made of? Sadly some of the anodizing on my calipers is coming off and might give the G2 caliper paint a try, then put a logo of some kind on them before hitting it with clearcoat. Tips/suggestions appreciated.
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try a search, someone was selling them on here a few weeks ago.
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Default Try here...

<ul><li><a href="http://www.ttstuff.com/stickers_rings.php">decals</a></li></ul>
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Default I have them and so far so good

<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/24886/brakesf2.jpg"></center><p>I got these from ECS Tuning. They are regular stickers, but it seems that many ppl use them on calipers.

I put 4 coats of clear over them and they have held up for three months so far. I have gotten the brakes pretty hot with no problems.

I cannot imagine that they will last forever, or make it through a track day, but I figured that I would give it a shot...
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I don't want *those* logos....I'd like to know what they're made of that can withstand brake heat
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Default I've had these for about a year and a half...

<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/5729/front_rim.jpg"></center><p>they've held up really well. I also put several coats of clearcoat over them. I got them from Fred Baker Audi. I think they were about $8.00.

Sorry I don't have a better picture.
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hmmm....what brand/kind of clear coat did you use?
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Default I don't think it's any special material. If it was, I'm sure they'd advertise it as such....

"Made from 100% titanium, able to withstand temperatures up to 3,000 C!!!!!" ;-)

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Default Yeah. Apparently any 8+ year outdoor vinyl works.

I made some for someone. Don't know what they are like now.
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Default I would re-anodize or powdercoat those calipers.

I don't know why, just think they look so much smoother/cleaner than if you were to paint them. Good luck

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