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Old 04-01-2019, 11:18 AM
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Scored a 1le kit on ebay

Full 1le front brake setup including calipers, brackets, and spindles for only $250!

Can anyone recommend a place I can send the calipers off to be rebuilt and powder coated?


Old 04-01-2019, 01:26 PM
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I would just pull the pistons out yourself, clean them and paint them. PC will eventually peel, it's not the miracle coating everyone makes it out to be. At least with paint you can touch it up.
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Killer score there!
Clean with a acid and plastic brush then rinse really well. That will bring back the aluminum look and no paint helps them dump heat faster.

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Old 04-01-2019, 04:27 PM
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I've had real good results with the Duplicolor paint kit. Gotta get the brush on though, no spray.
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Wow, what a score!
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I think Rock Auto has a rebuild service. So does Cardone. Personally, I'd do it myself or find someone local so you can keep an eye on it. would suck to lose it in the mail.
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Why not rebuild yourself
Wirebrush will do the trick

G2 is very good last very long but time consuming

duplicolor/vht is close to had good results as well more prep needed
but chips easy clear yellows over time and brake fluid eats it easy
I also feel depending on color stains easier and fades as well

But Best result have been

use etch primer then vht base then 2k high gloss clear
can get on amazon has hardner so won’t yellow etc
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Rustoleum works shockingly good for calipers. These calipers brand F calipers on my super beater still look just as rediculous now as they did in 2008ish.

Duplicolor Engine Enamel'd these -



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Prime VHT and VHT Clear over top
Baked it in the oven as well

Another car I did with 2k clear a lot more glossy
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