nickyboy Posted December 5, 2005 Author Share Posted December 5, 2005 Here ya go... http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=17672 I thought about doing this but in the end decided just to go for masking tape. I put a line of masking tape down the back of the caliper too which gave me a line to paint to. People have used hammerite on the calipers so this should def be fine on the hubs. Not sure about spray paint... anyone else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jspec Germany Posted December 5, 2005 Share Posted December 5, 2005 I'll take pics as I remove and paint then post them here later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DShox Posted December 5, 2005 Share Posted December 5, 2005 dude use high temp paint only! if you choose not to remove the callipers then be careful with the brush. i intend to do mine at the weekend if my paint arrives + I bought some gold Supra decals too! seems like everyones at it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heckler Posted December 5, 2005 Share Posted December 5, 2005 dude use high temp paint only! if you choose not to remove the callipers then be careful with the brush. i intend to do mine at the weekend if my paint arrives + I bought some gold Supra decals too! seems like everyones at it! I used hammerite... £5 to do all 4 calipers - cos i'm cheap, and i got loads spare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DShox Posted December 5, 2005 Share Posted December 5, 2005 thats well good! i paid about £20 for the cleaning and painting kit from the states - got seriously done on P&P. dont buy from the states unless the P&P is laid out first!!! how long do you really have to wait b4 you can drive after painting - the tin'll say about 24 hours but im hoping to take it somewhere 5 hours later for an alloy refurb... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samsupra37 Posted December 5, 2005 Share Posted December 5, 2005 Just bought some "Supra" stickers off a guy on Ebay, they seem to be pretty good quality They are excellent I bought some earlier this year in Blue and they were laquered on and are excellent pic of mine in multi media section.. painted both front and rears.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jspec Germany Posted December 5, 2005 Share Posted December 5, 2005 I've almost finished the rears tonight. Spent a good hour on prep alone, and have been very careful with masking, light coats, and drying time. Looking great so far. I'll post all the pics with a write up when I'm done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickyboy Posted December 6, 2005 Author Share Posted December 6, 2005 Ok, here goes with some pics.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickyboy Posted December 6, 2005 Author Share Posted December 6, 2005 First, masked up and painted + hubs done in black... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickyboy Posted December 6, 2005 Author Share Posted December 6, 2005 Decals on... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickyboy Posted December 6, 2005 Author Share Posted December 6, 2005 And wheels back on... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickyboy Posted December 6, 2005 Author Share Posted December 6, 2005 And now to bed!!!!!!!!! One piece of advice on the decals is not to "wet apply them" - I tried this on a couple and it was very tricky to peel off the tape on top of them. Much better to apply to dry surface. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted December 6, 2005 Share Posted December 6, 2005 I'm surprised folks are now painting their J-spec brake calipers bright colours. Is it just me or does it look a bit odd? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickyboy Posted December 6, 2005 Author Share Posted December 6, 2005 Calipers too bright? Loud music gives you a headache? Can't understand the fascination with text messaging? ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted December 6, 2005 Share Posted December 6, 2005 Calipers too bright? Loud music gives you a headache? Can't understand the fascination with text messaging? Nah, it's not the brightnes or the colour itself that I'm not sure about, it's that the weird gappy calipers look odd anyway and painting them just draws attention to it. The beefier UK ones look ok 'cos they're a solid looking caliper. Maybe it's just me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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