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Old Jun 19, 2004 | 10:28 PM
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What brand of paint for calipers

What brand of paint did you guys use to paint your calipers. I was just gonna get some hi heat but i want some that is gonna shine most of it is kinda dull or not the right red.
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Old Jun 19, 2004 | 11:36 PM
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Plasti-Kote brake caliper paint.
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Old Jun 20, 2004 | 03:54 AM
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What stores have that dont think ive seen it?
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Old Jun 20, 2004 | 10:52 AM
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I used POR15 engine enamel and it turned out real nice and never gave me any trouble.
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Old Jun 20, 2004 | 02:36 PM
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Isnt por15 a lil on the exspensive side tho.
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Old Jun 20, 2004 | 03:01 PM
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www.eastwoodco.com sells plasti-kote.
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Old Jun 20, 2004 | 03:35 PM
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i just use 1500 degree duplicolor or whatever my local murrays sold. worked out very well but be sure to prep the surface good of your caliper and use a brush to apply it as it will turn out much nicer. i used disposable sponge brushes as it helps to keep the mess down quite a bit and they are very cheap.
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Old Jun 20, 2004 | 03:37 PM
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Well im buying all brand new calipers so not too much prep. Ive seen a caliper paint kit at the store b4 i might go back and check that out.
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Old Jun 20, 2004 | 03:54 PM
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I used regular Plasti-Kote paint. Not even the high-temp stuff and its been perfect for 3 months now. I am not at all easy on my brakes either.
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