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04-13-08, 10:47
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ne1buthillary is offline
Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 12 | powdercoated calipers today
the calipers were shot on my '01 grand prix gtp so i decided to upgrade to fbody calipers which are almost a direct swap. bought some less than new calipers from a guy on ls1tech. they were in pretty rough shape.. pistons were sticking and the dust boots were destroyed so i decided to completely rebuild them. was able to reuse the pistons after some sanding.
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sorry, the "after" shots are blurry.. i need to invest in a tripod.
bought some drilled/slotted rotors and morse ceramic pads as well. got them on today but it was pooring rain so didn't take any pics.  | |
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04-17-08, 06:23
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karburn is offline
Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Overland Park, Kansas, USA Posts: 223 | Re: powdercoated calipers today
Those look incredible. Did you do the powder coating or did a shop do it? I have to admit that I know nothing about the process - but the calipers on my ride look like your "before" shots. 
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04-17-08, 06:27
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Danase is offline
Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,946 | Re: powdercoated calipers today
Kudos to you for going with black and not some bright yellow or orange!
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04-17-08, 03:54
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mhadden is offline
Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 212 | Re: powdercoated calipers today
Very nice turn-around! Do they make caliper rebuild kits? I always though it was a complete replacement or nothing?
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04-17-08, 04:20
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BigJimZ28 is offline
Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Levittown, Pa Posts: 2,727 | Re: powdercoated calipers today
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Originally Posted by mhadden  Very nice turn-around! Do they make caliper rebuild kits? I always though it was a complete replacement or nothing? | yes they make rebuilt kits
but for only a few bucks more
you can buy them remanfactured
so most people just go with re-man | |
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04-17-08, 06:59
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ne1buthillary is offline
Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 12 | Re: powdercoated calipers today
thanks for the compliments.. i powdered them myself. they do make rebuild kits but as bigjim said most people just get remans. they're actually very easy to rebuild though.. most people just prefer not to mess with it. | |
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04-17-08, 07:23
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mhadden is offline
Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 212 | Re: powdercoated calipers today
Excuse my ignorance on the issue, but how can you DIY powdercoat? Did you just have the right equipment or can you rent stuff like that? I thought it had something to do with a charge (+ on part, - paint) and then baking it at a high temp? I'm just curious...it looks so beautiful I want to do it myself!
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04-17-08, 07:34
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BigJimZ28 is offline
Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Levittown, Pa Posts: 2,727 | Re: powdercoated calipers today
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Originally Posted by mhadden Excuse my ignorance on the issue, but how can you DIY powdercoat? Did you just have the right equipment or can you rent stuff like that? I thought it had something to do with a charge (+ on part, - paint) and then baking it at a high temp? I'm just curious...it looks so beautiful I want to do it myself! | you can buy kits Eastwood Co. - Hotcoat Deluxe Kit | |
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04-17-08, 07:45
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Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,643 | Re: powdercoated calipers today
Nice work.
Great username too! LOL. I totally agree. | |
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04-17-08, 08:38
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ne1buthillary is offline
Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 12 | Re: powdercoated calipers today
the hobby guns don't work very well imo. i used to have the exact gun in that link and i threw it in the trash about 3 months later. like anything you get what you pay for... i thought this was going to be a cheap hobby but like detailing it is very addictive. soon i had a few grand wrapped up in a 160 gallon air compressor, clean room with exhaust sytem, sand blasting setup, air dryer, and a much better gun. | |
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04-18-08, 07:28
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karburn is offline
Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Overland Park, Kansas, USA Posts: 223 | Re: powdercoated calipers today
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Originally Posted by ne1buthillary soon i had a few grand wrapped up in a 160 gallon air compressor, clean room with exhaust sytem, sand blasting setup, air dryer, and a much better gun. | I think you have the makings of a great side-business there, son!! 
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05-08-08, 10:31
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_Toast_ is offline
Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 73 | Re: powdercoated calipers today
your calipers look great - thats awesome youve got your own stuff. If i had a powdercoating setup, my whole car would be done lol! | |
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