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skiboard 04-10-2005 06:41 PM

[PIC] Caliper Paint + Detail
 
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So this weekend was a such a nice weekend we(Skiboard and DnarahP) desided to do some caliper paint + carwash thing
caliper & drum painting came out good
I thought it would be ricy with Red but wanted to giv it some accents so I went with Red.
here are the pics :
http://www.7thgencivic.com/forums/at...id=51592&stc=1
http://www.7thgencivic.com/forums/at...id=51582&stc=1
http://www.7thgencivic.com/forums/at...id=51583&stc=1
http://www.7thgencivic.com/forums/at...id=51584&stc=1
http://www.7thgencivic.com/forums/at...id=51585&stc=1
http://www.7thgencivic.com/forums/at...id=51586&stc=1
http://www.7thgencivic.com/forums/at...id=51587&stc=1
http://www.7thgencivic.com/forums/at...id=51588&stc=1
http://www.7thgencivic.com/forums/at...id=51590&stc=1
http://www.7thgencivic.com/forums/at...id=51589&stc=1
http://www.7thgencivic.com/forums/at...tid=51591stc=1
http://www.7thgencivic.com/forums/at...id=51593&stc=1

ohl85 04-10-2005 06:43 PM

nice pics!^^

Hayz 04-10-2005 06:58 PM

your ride is looking SWEET :tup: I painted mine red too but i never painted the rear drums... looks good tho :tup:

Akutenshi 04-10-2005 07:02 PM

damn very nice! should have done silver skiboard, would match more :P n btw... that was fast man u put all ur stuff bak on ur car alrdy after that insurance thing? hehhh

oh and what kind of power washer is that ur using? i want one, but iono if its worth it

Xenin 04-10-2005 07:03 PM

heres a thought, they should make glow in the dark caliper paint. bahahahahahahaha.

skiboard 04-10-2005 07:14 PM

Pressure washers are worth it man. around 80 bucks :D
yeah. I couldnt just drive around with stock car lol
so in like 24 hours total, I took everything off and on haha
My spoiler is still off tho.. I donno I should keep it off or not

Akutenshi 04-10-2005 07:16 PM

oh yeah, ur spoiler is off. hahah thats whats different, i noticed something but couldnt put my finger on it

skiboard 04-10-2005 07:18 PM

^^ also my brand spankin new "RICE" decal lol
I was gonna drive around with it but had to take it off for a carwash lol

Karumba 04-10-2005 07:20 PM

Nice pictures, making me more jealous :p .. but I thought you did an engine clean too. No pictures before and after of those? :moon:

skiboard 04-10-2005 07:22 PM

ohhhhh yeah... I forgot to take bling bling engine bays! maybe this friday when I get to see everyone I will take some :D

Karumba 04-10-2005 07:46 PM


Originally Posted by skiboard
ohhhhh yeah... I forgot to take bling bling engine bays! maybe this friday when I get to see everyone I will take some :D

:shake: Disappointed .. :rofl: Oh well, hopefully they don't go and get too dirty on you in the week ;)

_Viper_ 04-10-2005 08:01 PM

sorry i couldnt make it guys but ill be back soon ..I had some stuff to do..
I did put on my front lip though and sides :)

7thGenLX 04-10-2005 10:35 PM

i like ur car it looks really good without the spoiler i vote to leave it off but its ur ride

TemjinX2 04-10-2005 11:05 PM

i like the red...the front looks good, i'm not a fan of painted drums though.

Nodnero 04-10-2005 11:09 PM

Man, having that kind of driveway must be tough with rock pits and all.

orion_squall 04-10-2005 11:16 PM

nice.

By the way, caliper paint comes off with time :(

mine starts to peel off a bit after 3 rd year

skiboard 04-10-2005 11:19 PM

3 years wow that's long time. did it rust and stuff? I plan on doing it every season to keep it shining :D

MYK1013 04-10-2005 11:38 PM

How did you clean your caliper?? what did you use?

And did you just cover your rotors and other stuff with the plastic and painted the calipers??

civicvtec1ps 04-10-2005 11:51 PM

Sorry, not feeling painted rear drum.

orion_squall 04-11-2005 03:31 PM

rust
 

Originally Posted by skiboard
3 years wow that's long time. did it rust and stuff? I plan on doing it every season to keep it shining :D

I will answer everyone here:


After 3rd year, there start to have rust on the rear drum and the paint peels off. The caliper is ok.

Yeah, just cover with paper and paint, no need to worry too much.

Paint rear drum black is way better than no paint at all.

es2k2 04-11-2005 04:01 PM

i like the red!

Nick 04-11-2005 06:12 PM

your tails are sick

ironchef 04-11-2005 06:35 PM


Originally Posted by MYK1013
How did you clean your caliper?? what did you use?

And did you just cover your rotors and other stuff with the plastic and painted the calipers??

I'm also curious about how you prepped the calipers and rums before painting. I would imagine a stiff wire brush and maybe sandpaper? How did you get in the nooks and crannies?
Also, do you need a special high-temp primer?


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