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Old 05-25-2014, 01:06 PM   #1
Str8_W8
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Drives: 2012 Camaro SS
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VHT Painted Calipers - 1LE Design

VHT's paint line is the best I've ever used. The clear coat looks like Dupont's High Image clear that I used when I painted cars a few years ago. Thanks to thkfast for the write up!
I've used Dupli-Color caliper paint kit in the past but VHT out shines and goes on so much easier. Prep was key. I used 220 grit sandpaper on the factory "Chevrolet" and "Bremo" logos to sand them completely off then used 320 grit to finish that area. Everything else was scuffed with a red scotch-brite pad making sure to get into all the dips and groves. I covered the tops of the brake pads with tape so they wouldn't get painted.
I also scuffed the rotors and sprayed them VHT metallic silver. I painted everything yesterday afternoon and they should be good enough to drive on today. Now, I can get the silver paint off the brake pad's path on the rotor.

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