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Nice ninja edit 
I used Duplicolor Caliper Paint, with a duplicolor Lacquer regular clear coat.
J used VHT, which can be found at Evergreen Auto among other places. Evergreen is on the left immediately after the 90 degree right on Broadway in Eureka (right after Mikes and Porter St BBQ).
Just remember to prep, prep, and PREP. Sand the current coating so it is clean and smooth. All the paint does not have to come off...in fact, it is better to leave it on. You just want to give the new paint some help sticking. Then, use Lacquer thinner to clean off all the remaining dust and crap. An old tooth brush and some rags helps for this. Remember to use gloves!!
After that, seal off anything you do not want painted. If you are painting while the calipers are still on the car, ensure all bleeder screws, pads, rotors, and the car are covered.
Follow the instructions for application and frequency of application. Most lacquers require multiple coats within a short period of each other, or with a long time in between. You can usually apply a lacquer clear coat within a short period of time as well.
DO NOT mix types of paint (enamels and lacquers) and make sure all parts are dry and well cleaned.
Above all, ensure you have a clean and dry environment, and TAKE YOUR TIME!!!
I used Duplicolor Caliper Paint, with a duplicolor Lacquer regular clear coat.
J used VHT, which can be found at Evergreen Auto among other places. Evergreen is on the left immediately after the 90 degree right on Broadway in Eureka (right after Mikes and Porter St BBQ).
Just remember to prep, prep, and PREP. Sand the current coating so it is clean and smooth. All the paint does not have to come off...in fact, it is better to leave it on. You just want to give the new paint some help sticking. Then, use Lacquer thinner to clean off all the remaining dust and crap. An old tooth brush and some rags helps for this. Remember to use gloves!!
After that, seal off anything you do not want painted. If you are painting while the calipers are still on the car, ensure all bleeder screws, pads, rotors, and the car are covered.
Follow the instructions for application and frequency of application. Most lacquers require multiple coats within a short period of each other, or with a long time in between. You can usually apply a lacquer clear coat within a short period of time as well.
DO NOT mix types of paint (enamels and lacquers) and make sure all parts are dry and well cleaned.
Above all, ensure you have a clean and dry environment, and TAKE YOUR TIME!!!
Last edited by aboothman; Jun 1, 2008 at 01:10 AM.
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Car Info: 2006 Evo IX SSL
^hella ninja edit....
News update:
-Evo's parts that are here:
*Cylinder Head Gasket
*Intake Manifold Gasket
*Exhaust Manifold Gasket
*In-Cabin Filter
*All Fluids
Parts still needed: (awaiting arrival)
*Mani to Turbine Gasket
Future Modding(s):
*Brake Pads, Lines, & Rotors
*RBF 600 (thanx adam, i checked into it)
News update:
-Evo's parts that are here:
*Cylinder Head Gasket
*Intake Manifold Gasket
*Exhaust Manifold Gasket
*In-Cabin Filter
*All Fluids
Parts still needed: (awaiting arrival)
*Mani to Turbine Gasket
Future Modding(s):
*Brake Pads, Lines, & Rotors
*RBF 600 (thanx adam, i checked into it)
Last edited by turbosmurf02; Jun 5, 2008 at 11:07 PM. Reason: check list my shizzle
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Car Info: '06 Mazda 6s
Nice ninja edit
I used Duplicolor Caliper Paint, with a duplicolor Lacquer regular clear coat.
J used VHT, which can be found at Evergreen Auto among other places. Evergreen is on the left immediately after the 90 degree right on Broadway in Eureka (right after Mikes and Porter St BBQ).
Just remember to prep, prep, and PREP. Sand the current coating so it is clean and smooth. All the paint does not have to come off...in fact, it is better to leave it on. You just want to give the new paint some help sticking. Then, use Lacquer thinner to clean off all the remaining dust and crap. An old tooth brush and some rags helps for this. Remember to use gloves!!
After that, seal off anything you do not want painted. If you are painting while the calipers are still on the car, ensure all bleeder screws, pads, rotors, and the car are covered.
Follow the instructions for application and frequency of application. Most lacquers require multiple coats within a short period of each other, or with a long time in between. You can usually apply a lacquer clear coat within a short period of time as well.
DO NOT mix types of paint (enamels and lacquers) and make sure all parts are dry and well cleaned.
Above all, ensure you have a clean and dry environment, and TAKE YOUR TIME!!!
I used Duplicolor Caliper Paint, with a duplicolor Lacquer regular clear coat.
J used VHT, which can be found at Evergreen Auto among other places. Evergreen is on the left immediately after the 90 degree right on Broadway in Eureka (right after Mikes and Porter St BBQ).
Just remember to prep, prep, and PREP. Sand the current coating so it is clean and smooth. All the paint does not have to come off...in fact, it is better to leave it on. You just want to give the new paint some help sticking. Then, use Lacquer thinner to clean off all the remaining dust and crap. An old tooth brush and some rags helps for this. Remember to use gloves!!
After that, seal off anything you do not want painted. If you are painting while the calipers are still on the car, ensure all bleeder screws, pads, rotors, and the car are covered.
Follow the instructions for application and frequency of application. Most lacquers require multiple coats within a short period of each other, or with a long time in between. You can usually apply a lacquer clear coat within a short period of time as well.
DO NOT mix types of paint (enamels and lacquers) and make sure all parts are dry and well cleaned.
Above all, ensure you have a clean and dry environment, and TAKE YOUR TIME!!!
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lol The fuuny thing is yesterday i drove by him opposite direction and he turned at the next turn around on main street and came out of it completely sideways right behind me, I actually though he was going to crash.
Last edited by FromTheNorth; Jun 1, 2008 at 11:22 AM.