Another Try: Painted Calipers
01-13-2003, 12:35 PM
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Another Try: Painted Calipers
So I suck *** at posting pics -what about the paint job?
In order:
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/44318/winter_wheels.jpg">
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/44318/front_up.jpg">
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/44318/front_clean.jpg">
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/44318/rear_clean_brad.jpg">
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/44318/front_tape_close.jpg">
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/44318/front_paint_mike.jpg">
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/44318/front_finish.jpg">
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/44318/rear_paint_brad.jpg">
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/44318/rear_paint_dry.jpg">
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/44318/front_rings.jpg">
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/44318/front_rings_tire_close.jpg">
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/44318/rear_tire_finsh.jpg">
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/44318/a4_park_3.jpg">
In order:
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/44318/winter_wheels.jpg">
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/44318/front_up.jpg">
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/44318/front_clean.jpg">
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/44318/rear_clean_brad.jpg">
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/44318/front_tape_close.jpg">
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/44318/front_paint_mike.jpg">
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/44318/front_finish.jpg">
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/44318/rear_paint_brad.jpg">
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/44318/rear_paint_dry.jpg">
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/44318/front_rings.jpg">
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/44318/front_rings_tire_close.jpg">
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/44318/rear_tire_finsh.jpg">
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/44318/a4_park_3.jpg">
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01-13-2003, 01:07 PM
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The whole process should take a day (24 hrs to cure) the paint is called... (more)
The paint is called G2 paint system which includes:
- Paint (epoxy based), enough for 2 coats on each caliper
- Activator, to be mixed into paint 15 min prior to application
- Paint brush
- Mixing stick
- "G2 Paint" logo sticker
The whole process takes up alot of time. Recommend the car be in the air w/ all 4 tires off and rotors masked as the paint dries to un-usability in a few hours. Also only apply in warm weather and READ INSTRUCTIONS!
The paint can be sourced at www.tirerack.com under "brakes"
The Audi logo stickers can be sourced at Fred Baker Porsche/Audi in OH. Search their web site on Yahoo and call thier service dept. They will mail a set of 5 (if you mess one up) for $11
I wanted to do mine while in Florida during Christmas but I didn't have time.. gonna have to wait till spring.. too much snow in Albany area... GOOD LUCK
- Paint (epoxy based), enough for 2 coats on each caliper
- Activator, to be mixed into paint 15 min prior to application
- Paint brush
- Mixing stick
- "G2 Paint" logo sticker
The whole process takes up alot of time. Recommend the car be in the air w/ all 4 tires off and rotors masked as the paint dries to un-usability in a few hours. Also only apply in warm weather and READ INSTRUCTIONS!
The paint can be sourced at www.tirerack.com under "brakes"
The Audi logo stickers can be sourced at Fred Baker Porsche/Audi in OH. Search their web site on Yahoo and call thier service dept. They will mail a set of 5 (if you mess one up) for $11
I wanted to do mine while in Florida during Christmas but I didn't have time.. gonna have to wait till spring.. too much snow in Albany area... GOOD LUCK
01-13-2003, 01:13 PM
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That before pic looks like my setup, bone stock, non-sport. You gonna drop it or leave it as is?
I'm looking for ideas. I'm itching to get either 17 or 18" RS4 wheels, but I'm not sure if it'll need a drop or not.
01-13-2003, 01:13 PM
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www.miatamania.com or www.mossmotors.com
They were the least expensive I foinf.
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