Shiney painted calipers
Discussion
As I mentioned in another thread I am in the process of repainting my calipers. Just to report that the E-Tech caliper paint in red is exactly the same colour as the original red. I have had some decals made up by a seller on ebay, as AP told me that the original VXR is screen printed on. I am now testing as to how they will handle the heat. They are not the exact VXR as screen printed on, but based on the VXR logo used on the net. Piccies below.
Had a re-think on the design of the decals and decided to try get back to the original design. This took quite a bit of photo shopping but I think i am somewhere near.
They are still stick on decals, but the test one of the original design was still very difficult to get off even after lots of cleaning fluids and jet washing.
The ebay seller says he can produce stick on decals or a stencil to mask the caliper, then the VXR can be sprayed on.
So what I am asking is, would someone like to try my final design for size against original painted calipers. I have one for front and back and will post asap. If they are correct size, it means the caliper doesn't need painting and a new decal can just be applied or painted on.
They are still stick on decals, but the test one of the original design was still very difficult to get off even after lots of cleaning fluids and jet washing.
The ebay seller says he can produce stick on decals or a stencil to mask the caliper, then the VXR can be sprayed on.
So what I am asking is, would someone like to try my final design for size against original painted calipers. I have one for front and back and will post asap. If they are correct size, it means the caliper doesn't need painting and a new decal can just be applied or painted on.
Crazyhouse said:
Had a re-think on the design of the decals and decided to try get back to the original design. This took quite a bit of photo shopping but I think i am somewhere near.
They are still stick on decals, but the test one of the original design was still very difficult to get off even after lots of cleaning fluids and jet washing.
The ebay seller says he can produce stick on decals or a stencil to mask the caliper, then the VXR can be sprayed on.
So what I am asking is, would someone like to try my final design for size against original painted calipers. I have one for front and back and will post asap. If they are correct size, it means the caliper doesn't need painting and a new decal can just be applied or painted on.
Why dont u spray a coat of lacquer over the deco which will protect it and keep it looking new so it doesnt fade again.They are still stick on decals, but the test one of the original design was still very difficult to get off even after lots of cleaning fluids and jet washing.
The ebay seller says he can produce stick on decals or a stencil to mask the caliper, then the VXR can be sprayed on.
So what I am asking is, would someone like to try my final design for size against original painted calipers. I have one for front and back and will post asap. If they are correct size, it means the caliper doesn't need painting and a new decal can just be applied or painted on.
mfp4073 said:
Where did you get the E-tech caliper paint from and how much? I have to say they look great. Can you also make up the Monaro scrip as on the CV8 brakes?
the e-tech caliper paint I got from herehttp://www.lkperformancestyling.co.uk/catalogue/et...
as it is just down the road from me, but it available mail order, and at several other outlets.
The decal I made up from this photo I took, and made it the actual sizes on the front and rear calipers.
I haven't seen the CV8 calipers, but it may be possible. It really does set the wheels off nice.
Just as an aside, look at the box
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