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MPDano 04-28-2010 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by 928s (Post 5320992)
Sorry to see :eek: Do not pass go do not collect $200. Now I wasn't going to say anything, my mum says if you have nothing nice to say don't say anything at all, but since you insisted.SmileWavy

Seriously if you would have said you were using the brush, I believe the brush is just for cleaning in the cracks not for painting. I would definitely strip them and put it down to experience.http://forums.pelicanparts.com/suppo...s/beerchug.gif

Good/Bad, I wanna hear it all. I appreciate all opinions on this. The Brush is used to apply the paint according to the instructions. If anyone does ever use the G2 product in the future, I would buy a few finer hair brushes for the job and I bet it will come out a lot better.

MPDano 04-28-2010 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Danglerb (Post 5321032)
Bleh, doesn't look that bad and it is going UNDER the wheels and will be getting dirty fast. Put them on as is and see how it looks in few hundred miles. Suppose you put in all the strip and painting work and the paint doesn't hold up well? Better to find out without all the work.

I was having the same thought too Mike. This is most likely what i will do as taking them back off later really isn't that hard of a job. Also, being down isn't that bad as I only drive my 928 a couple times a week. I gotta be the Toddler Limo Driver in the X5 Mon thru Wed anyways.

928s 04-28-2010 05:10 AM

I don't think you will get the PD's over those calipers.

MPDano 04-28-2010 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 928s (Post 5321124)
I don't think you will get the PD's over those calipers.

...then I'll run 24's on the fronts ;)

928s 04-29-2010 03:07 AM

You need to spray the calipers, I have never painted car parts with a brush, it not that hard to spray, get an airbrush and a source of air and it will turn out a lot better. Make sure you strain the paint, tack rag the caliper and degrease properly. Have a proper stand to support the calipers. I don't know what S4 calipers sell for un-renovated but I got $1400 for my 4 and positive feedback!

MPDano 04-29-2010 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by 928s (Post 5322995)
You need to spray the calipers, I have never painted car parts with a brush, it not that hard to spray, get an airbrush and a source of air and it will turn out a lot better. Make sure you strain the paint, tack rag the caliper and degrease properly. Have a proper stand to support the calipers. I don't know what S4 calipers sell for un-renovated but I got $1400 for my 4 and positive feedback!

Wow, then I guess I hit the jackpot for my front S4 Calipers I bought for $100. I'll first see if I can deal with it once mounted, then decide on re-paint. I like the G2 paint but sure wish I had better guidance than their default instructions. Lessons learned. I do have an Airbrush I used to use when I flew RC Helicopters. Will give me an excuse to use it again.

Danglerb 04-29-2010 10:03 AM

What I have heard is that brand new from Sunset Porsche is a very good price, frequently MUCH less than they sell for used. OTOH used may come with not just calipers, but spindles and rotors.

MPDano 04-20-2011 09:11 AM

Yikes, in 9 days, the last post will be almost 1 year old. Goes to show how long the A-hole Painter had my Euro in his shop. Grrrrrr


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