I've been busy!

[em1toevo]

Well, my brakes were looking rather tired and faded, and my wheels were all nicked up. So, I decided to get off my butt and do something about it. I went for a rather different color scheme. I know some won't like it because:
A) it's spray paint
B) not an OEM brembo color

I spent half the day sanding and prepping. It was a lot of work, but considering the price and self-satisfaction, it was totally worth it. Overall, I'm happy with the results. I used Rustoleum graphite wheel paint and VHT blue/clear coat caliper paint. I had an extra VHT clear can so I cleared the wheels as well. I used 400 grit sand paper on the calipers and a red scotchbrite pad on the wheels. I will get some better pics with my digital camera later. For now, I'll have to post the pics from my iPhone. On to the pics...


















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[StrScrm]

Looking good sir!!!!

[em1toevo]

Thanks Kari! Hurell will probably think I'm copying him with the blue calipers, lol.

[Chemwarrior]

Damn good job Brett!

[Sil'vr-boi6]

Well Done Brett. Those Brembro's look great. I've been looking for a graphite color like that for a well, --was the one you used High Heat?

And its about damn time somebody posted a How-to:

[Evolvedgti]

Great Job Brett! If someone doesn't like, **** em! Its your car and it looks GREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEat ;)

[blkonblk2red]

looks great! really love the wheels!!! turned out nice!

time to clean the car lol

[TouringBubble]

I really want to do mine, but have no "push" to do so since they are still in okay shape. I'll eventually do them in a silver or gray I think. That blue looks really nice on yours though, and the gray wheels is a nice compliment.

[ryanowarrior]

Looks good......damn where did u find all that news paper :D

[em1toevo]

Well Done Brett. Those Brembro's look great. I've been looking for a graphite color like that for a well, --was the one you used High Heat?

And its about damn time somebody posted a How-to:

The VHT paint is 900 degree paint, so it should hold up well. One thing that bothers me is that the wheels aren't fully cured yet. I guess it takes time. I just know that they will get dirty with me driving it, so I hope the dirt comes off without the paint coming off too.

[em1toevo]

Looks good......damn where did u find all that news paper :D

I went to the local gas station and stocked up on sunday papers. :D

[turbo dragon]

awesome, looks good

[Hikaru]

Well done Brett! Thumbs up for all DIY projects.

[jktripp]

looks great brett. nice nice

[Psych]

Looks great! Lol, im very proud of my silver Brembo DIY project

[Sil'vr-boi6]

Post up pics or it didn't happen