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blakdak01
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11/01/2002
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i plan on painting my brake calipers and drums this weekend, i havent yet decided between black or chrome/silver, which i saw on a yellow ram last week and looked awesome. what kind of paint should i use?? engine enamel?? any other info i need to do this?
thanks
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Anthony
Dodge Dakota
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11/01/2002
20:42:05
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Do not use engine enamel, use a metal rust paint that doesn't need a primer. You can get this paint at your home depot.
For more info and pics check my site.
Anthony
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R/Tinker
Dodge Dakota
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11/05/2002
13:43:06
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I painted mine with high heat engine paint from Wal-mart and mine has lasted for 3 months now with no signs of rust, chips or bubbles. I put 5 coats on the calipers and 4 on the drums.
Doc
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Knobbyman
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11/05/2002
14:10:27
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Considering I'm replacing my pads & rotors today.. I might as well jump on this bandwaggon.. any other suggestions?
'01 Graphite QC 4x4
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6" Suspension Lift
305x70x16 GoodYear MT/R's
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Nitro Junkie
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11/05/2002
15:50:58
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I used high temp engine paint as well and have had no problems at all.....
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Knobbyman
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11/05/2002
17:00:52
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what exactally did you guys paint? .. just the solid part.. or did you go the lazy route and paint everything but the actual friction pad?
'01 Graphite QC 4x4
4.7 3.55 LSD
6" Suspension Lift
305x70x16 GoodYear MT/R's
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----Speed only breaks it faster----
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R/Tinker
Dodge Dakota
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11/05/2002
17:41:09
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Knobbyman-
You've got mail.
Doc
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blakdak01
Dodge Dakota
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11/05/2002
18:59:22
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hey R/TInker, could you send me the info on how you did it as well?
thanks
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Anthony
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11/05/2002
19:12:45
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Hey guys here's pics of mine. I used metal rust paint and a paint brush, so there's no masking off areas which makes for a quicker and easier job. Plus it only needs one coat to cover.
Anthony
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lowdaksport
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11/05/2002
19:22:11
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hit it with steel wool then paint it. i used high heat engin paint and it has lasted for a year. through a harsh winter. just cover the rotor with a towel and spray. the engine enamel has a sharp shot if u are carefull. the drums don't even bother masking just spray it all.
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Knobbyman
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11/06/2002
09:19:25
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Well I forgot about the whole getting dark earlier thing so I didn't have enough time to paint anything. When I put on the Stainless Steel Brakelines I'll paint the calipers. I think I'm going to go w/ a light silver color.
Probably use some steelwool to scratch it up abit and then use brake cleaner to clean off the metal. Then spary on 3 or so coats.
'01 Graphite QC 4x4
4.7 3.55 LSD
6" Suspension Lift
305x70x16 GoodYear MT/R's
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----Speed only breaks it faster----
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Gentleman
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11/06/2002
11:44:50
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What color are you guys using, body color, contrast, what color would look good with silver.
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Nitro Junkie
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11/06/2002
15:29:03
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I painted mine the areas that anthony painted and painted my drums gloss black
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Belltech 2"-3" Drop w/ Nitro Drop Shocks
40 Series Flowmaster Dumped Exhaust
8mm Taylor Spiro Pro wires w/ Autolite 3923's
Mopar Performance Distributor, 180 T-Stat
Turbo City Dual Tube Air Intake w/ Twin 5" Round K&N Filters
Speed Scene Grill (Upper&Lower)
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