MUTT
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Well with all of the scientific research out there proving without a doubt, the black cars/trucks are actually faster than any other color, i started thinking....what stops the truck? immediately, cause i'm mechanically inclined like that, i thought brakes...so i looked at the brake system...and what do i see? RED friggin calipers! now being the mathematical genius that i am, i figured having the drag of the red calipers is easily costing me 5 hp per wheel...so in an effort to find effective, cost efficient ways to gain hp, it came to me...get rid of the red! so i went to the local parts store and found a nice little kit to paint calipers. i know there have been threads on this and a bunch of you have your sources you like to shop, but again being the cost effective person that i am (or as turtle calls me, cheap) i found a decent little kit for under $20.00.
The kit comes with cleaner, paint, masking tape, stir stick and even a paint brush. so trying to be a good member, and actually post something that doesnt involve boobs and jokes. here is a quick step by step of the process.
First, after removing the tires, clean the calipers. i have and industrial degreaser that i use that actually works wonders. i sprayed it with the degreaser and let it sit for about 5 minutes. then you need to find a small brush and scrub away the dust. me, being thrifty, i used turtle's toothbrush. worked great, and no plaque build up!
Then, i used the cleaner that came in the kit. it is basically brake cleaner, so it removes any last remaining dust and dries quickly.
Then i used a can of compressed air to blow dry any remaining wet areas. (too small of a job to bring out the compressor)
Then using the supplied stir stick, stir the product...be sure to get the solids off of the bottom. then replace cap and shake well.
And finally, brush on the paint. Be sure to crawl under and do the back sides as well! The kit comes with masking tape, but while the truck is down this week i will be getting a set of pads, so no tape needed.
All of this took less than an hour for one caliper. I still have over 3/4 of the can left, but dont think one can will do all 4. Tomorrow i will do the other side. of course pics will be shown. And while the tires are off, and you are already using the old lady's toothbrush, this is a great time to clean the rims!
The kit comes with cleaner, paint, masking tape, stir stick and even a paint brush. so trying to be a good member, and actually post something that doesnt involve boobs and jokes. here is a quick step by step of the process.
First, after removing the tires, clean the calipers. i have and industrial degreaser that i use that actually works wonders. i sprayed it with the degreaser and let it sit for about 5 minutes. then you need to find a small brush and scrub away the dust. me, being thrifty, i used turtle's toothbrush. worked great, and no plaque build up!
Then, i used the cleaner that came in the kit. it is basically brake cleaner, so it removes any last remaining dust and dries quickly.
Then i used a can of compressed air to blow dry any remaining wet areas. (too small of a job to bring out the compressor)
Then using the supplied stir stick, stir the product...be sure to get the solids off of the bottom. then replace cap and shake well.
And finally, brush on the paint. Be sure to crawl under and do the back sides as well! The kit comes with masking tape, but while the truck is down this week i will be getting a set of pads, so no tape needed.
All of this took less than an hour for one caliper. I still have over 3/4 of the can left, but dont think one can will do all 4. Tomorrow i will do the other side. of course pics will be shown. And while the tires are off, and you are already using the old lady's toothbrush, this is a great time to clean the rims!
