Painting Calipers

[HISSMAN]

I'm going to peel my Brembo stickers off later today and put some Ferrari stickers on in their place.

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[Chef jpd]

I'm going to peel my Brembo stickers off later today and put some Ferrari stickers on in their place.

No,no use these:

 

[HISSMAN]

Perfect!

 

[Labradog]

HISSMAN how'd the yellow turn out on your calipers?

 

[HISSMAN]

[MENTION=24889]Labradog[/MENTION]
It turned out much better than I expected. I was afraid that it just wouldn't flow, but every time I pull in somewhere or park, I get people telling me how bad ass they look while I'm rolling. It's only been a little over a week since I did it, but I bet I've gotten 15 compliments already. They really jump out and look different than the normal red that most do.

 

[wireeater]

[MENTION=24889]Labradog[/MENTION]
It turned out much better than I expected. I was afraid that it just wouldn't flow, but every time I pull in somewhere or park, I get people telling me how bad ass they look while I'm rolling. It's only been a little over a week since I did it, but I bet I've gotten 15 compliments already. They really jump out and look different than the normal red the most do.

Can you attach a picture. I want to see them. I can't see hosted images from my work laptop.

 

[HISSMAN]

Sure thing.. I edited the post with attached images.. [MENTION=25003]wireeater[/MENTION]

 

[wireeater]

Sure thing.. I edited the post with attached images.. [MENTION=25003]wireeater[/MENTION]

Thanks man! That does look pretty good and I'm not much a yellow person.

 

[HISSMAN]

Thanks man! That does look pretty good and I'm not much a yellow person.

Me either. I actually bought the G2 kit last August and have been sitting on it because I just wasn't sure. Then I saw a White Porsche 911 Turbo S with Yellow calipers, and I was sold on the combo. The yellow really pops.

 

[5.0_SD]

[MENTION=24624]HISSMAN[/MENTION] did you brush or spray the G2?

 

[HISSMAN]

Brushed it. 4 really thin coats waiting about 15 minutes between each. The last coat was a bit thicker though. 71° and 65% humidity. Adjust tack time based on ambient temps and humidity. If you apply the sequential coats too soon, then you will get more ripples and uneven features. The idea of brushing it was killing me, but I went with it, balls deep. If you are going to be an ape, be a gorilla.
[MENTION=29061]5.0_SD[/MENTION]

I like paint that sprays from a gun hooked to a compressor, so brushing is like a cardinal sin. This is my personal bike I modified. I'm already bored of it though, so I think it may be going up for sale soon so I can find a new project.

 

[Labradog]

That looks great! The first thing I thought of was Porsche CCB's

 

[aham23]

Brushed it. 4 really thin coats waiting about 15 minutes between each. The last coat was a bit thicker though. 71° and 65% humidity. Adjust tack time based on ambient temps and humidity. If you apply the sequential coats too soon, then you will get more ripples and uneven features. The idea of brushing it was killing me, but I went with it, balls deep. If you are going to be an ape, be a gorilla.
[MENTION=29061]5.0_SD[/MENTION]

I like paint that sprays from a gun hooked to a compressor, so brushing is like a cardinal sin. This is my personal bike I modified. I'm already bored of it though, so I think it may be going up for sale soon so I can find a new project.

did you use the provided brush in the G2 kit? if not can you link to what you used or tell us what worked best for you? much thanks.

 

[HISSMAN]

did you use the provided brush in the G2 kit? if not can you link to what you used or tell us what worked best for you? much thanks.

Yep. I used the actual brush. I checked it for loose bristles first and found about three. I figured, these guys have done their research. I was also worried that the crappy brush might be the trick to getting the right finish. If I had used, say one of my nice Mack pinstriping brushes or the like.

 

[cattivo]

This is my personal bike I modified. I'm already bored of it though, so I think it may be going up for sale soon so I can find a new project.

That is a sweet bike sir!

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