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Caliper Paint Mod

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Bonnie’s Squeeze, Jul 8, 2019.

  1. Jul 8, 2019 at 9:41 AM
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    Bonnie’s Squeeze

    Bonnie’s Squeeze [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Painted calipers using G2 paint kit. Before and after pics below. +5HP =;-)

    Wheel1.jpg Caliper1.jpg Caliper2.jpg Wheel2.jpg
     
  2. Jul 8, 2019 at 9:53 AM
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    marrone04

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    Is this spray or brush on?
     
  3. Jul 8, 2019 at 10:18 AM
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    Bonnie’s Squeeze

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    It is brush on. It went very smoothly. I bought some other better quality brushes. 2 coats of paint. 1st was very light.
     
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  4. Jul 8, 2019 at 10:23 AM
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    REDdawn6

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    Looks great man..
     
  5. Jul 8, 2019 at 10:35 AM
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    TacomaSport86

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    My son did that to his honda civic
     
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  6. Jul 8, 2019 at 11:33 AM
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    Nate-O

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    Looks good. I also like the TRD center caps on the sport wheels.:thumbsup:
    I might have to get some of those.
     
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  7. Jul 8, 2019 at 1:02 PM
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    intheblue25

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    Will this work on rusted brake calipers?
     
  8. Jul 8, 2019 at 4:19 PM
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    Hardscrabble

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    A little of this and a little of that.
    Looks great!
     
  9. Jul 8, 2019 at 4:26 PM
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    Oliver'sTaco

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    Wire brush then apply.
     
  10. Jul 9, 2019 at 9:22 AM
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    Bonnie’s Squeeze

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    Thanks.
     
  11. Jul 9, 2019 at 9:23 AM
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    Bonnie’s Squeeze

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    Brake cleaner, wire brush, brake cleaner, wire brush, repeat.
     

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