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Old 07-02-2012, 01:15 AM   #29
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You'll have a whole lot of sanding to do if you want a smooth finish.
Hand sanding calipers is going to be a BITCH. Highly suggest you invest in some kind of motorized device to assist you, it will definitely be worth the time you save in sanding. You could also probably get them media blasted, but that requires buying expensive equipment or paying someone to do it.

Since we know STI brakes fit and bleeders can be swapped from top to bottom, I might be interested in selling a reconditioned set soon...
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Old 07-02-2012, 01:27 AM   #30
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Hand sanding calipers is going to be a BITCH. Highly suggest you invest in some kind of motorized device to assist you, it will definitely be worth the time you save in sanding. You could also probably get them media blasted, but that requires buying expensive equipment or paying someone to do it.

Might as well just bring them to a full polish for the amount of work it would take hahaha.

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Old 07-02-2012, 09:00 AM   #31
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Aww yeah polished calipers.

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Old 07-03-2012, 02:13 AM   #32
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Funny that I don't recall ever seeing that on any forum or in real life. Which I think is for the best.
Stock callipers should remain stock, leave the coloured callipers for the BBK.
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Old 07-03-2012, 02:37 AM   #33
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I like the rough look of unsanded for some reason. Like hammered metal. That said, the sanded/glossy look is nice too - looks more stock.

This is VHT caliper spray. Lasted for several years, but it's finally faded/chipped up. My buddy used brush on stuff and his has been on for 5+ years. Not sure if I"m going to try that or the G2 next.





Sorry about the gif - I was trying to decide how much lip kit to install (front, +sides, +rear) and what color (red, flat black, gloss black). Lost the original image.
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Old 12-05-2013, 12:11 AM   #34
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If painting your calipers, I would use the G2 Paint system. That stuff really lasts. It's like a 2-part epoxy kind of paint. And they have quite a few different colors. They sell it at TireRack and I'm pretty sure you can get it on Amazon.com and ebay and other places too.

Is anyone interested in Decals for the calipers? like "FR-S" or "BRZ" or "GT-86" or something else? I can make them in 12 different colors and also a carbon fiber textured vinyl. Though, I don't recommend the CF vinyl for calipers. I already do caliper decals in "Spyder" or "MR2" and pricing would be the same at $10 for a set of 4 decals. If there is any interest, let me know what you would like them to say and I'll add them to my site:

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Do you have any pictures of these on the brakes? I'm interested.
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Do you have any pictures of these on the brakes? I'm interested.
I don't currently, but I can take some pics using my car as the model. I have not painted my calipers though, so they will be the stock gray color. Do you have any color in mind that you'd like to see? And which design(s)?
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If painting your calipers, I would use the G2 Paint system. That stuff really lasts. It's like a 2-part epoxy kind of paint. And they have quite a few different colors. They sell it at TireRack and I'm pretty sure you can get it on Amazon.com and ebay and other places too.

Is anyone interested in Decals for the calipers? like "FR-S" or "BRZ" or "GT-86" or something else? I can make them in 12 different colors and also a carbon fiber textured vinyl. Though, I don't recommend the CF vinyl for calipers. I already do caliper decals in "Spyder" or "MR2" and pricing would be the same at $10 for a set of 4 decals. If there is any interest, let me know what you would like them to say and I'll add them to my site:

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I was just looking for some type of gt 86 caliper decal! You should for sure add them to the site, I would definitely get some!!!!
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I was just looking for some type of gt 86 caliper decal! You should for sure add them to the site, I would definitely get some!!!!
Sure thing. I'll work on some more designs and get them on there.
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Sure thing. I'll work on some more designs and get them on there.
Agreed, I'd love to see some "86" decals for calipers as well!
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Believe it or not, regular vinyl holds up just fine once you paint the calipers. the outer area doesn't really get all that hot. I've had mine in place for 5+ years.

Vinyl wrap on the hood of a car in climates like Arizona with the sun and engine temps baking away constantly and it holds up !
SO - I used brake caliper covers, wrapped in a chrome and a clear layer, thinking since the covers act as coolers, and a bit of a heat sink, vinyl wrap would hold up.
Sure did ! - Until hard tracking burned and bubbled the front vinyl. Rears are like new !

Based on my experience, I assume car wrap vinyl will cook if directly on the caliper, unless perhaps daily driving only.


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Justin, got my stickers today and put them on and I think they look great. The rear caliper is a tight fit, but it works. I didn't even remove the wheels -- just put them on thru the spokes.

I dorked one of them up though. I don't think I got the caliper clean enough, and parts of it didn't stick, so I'll be ordering another set. But I'm very happy, thanks!



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