SCI_FIRE

The 2x4 idea wouldn't work for me because my wheels are 7 inches wide. It would be dangerous for someone to get down and hold them in place while I drove up onto them. Plus, if I didn't drive up onto them perfectly centered, it could fall while I was trying to position the jack.

They have those mini ramps (Rhino Ramps) at Pep Boys on sale for $17.98. I am going to need something like that in the car if I get a flat tire, so I am going to buy them plus a bottle jack (which should work with my body kit), and 2 mini jack stands. I will just have to find room for them in my car, unless I want to get towed if I ever get a flat.

I bought the kit that uses a paint brush, so I don't have to mask anything. :D

Guest

non sence, thats what insurance is for. I do it all the time!!

SCI_FIRE

You haven't seen me drive!

Holy cow, those rhino ramps are huge. I wonder if they make them smaller...

bBted

get some wood from home depot...have them cut an angle at the end, just drive up there....thats what i did

kozmo

iTrader: (1)

after you paint your calipers with the duplicolor kit how long did u wait befor driving.i painted mine today was very easy i liked the end result.i just have to fix my passanger side caliper.kinda smuged the paint i was feeling it to see if it was dry :oops:

Guest

You should allow the caliper to dry for about 6 hours in the sun/heatlamp. That way the paint settles anhd you can drive with them, if you don't wait that long. The paint could be soft still and every little road debris will get stuck in the caliper.

Reno

for the rear drums why wouldn't you just pull the drum off and spray paint it? wouldn't that be easier than brushing them? it'll take just 5 minutes to paint the drums. i can see brushing the calipers on the front, but not on the back.

Audicted

The DupliColor Caliper Kit results look great!!! Another idea with custom calipers would be to use DupliColor's Mirage paint, too. Can you imagine this type of colors for calipers? They come in several color shifts, too:









Different colors:
MP404 Ice Kit


MP400 Purple/Green Kit


MP401 Silver/Green Kit


MP402 Gold/Magenta Kit


MP403 Red/Blue Kit

Sciontuner

is that stuff ^^^ heat resistant, if so im ordering one! thatd be sweet behind my lexanis

squirrel

sci-fire,

I used 2x8s to make ramps to get my xB high enuff for a jack. I cut 2 @ 3 feet long, and 2 @ 2 feet long. I also angle one side on each and then screwed the short one on top of the long one. Instant short height ramps.

Audicted

That's what I'm trying to find out through the company's website, but their "contact" page is not working....

I'm wondering if it's possible to mix the Mirage paint with the Brake Caliper paint, to achieve the shifting paint and ceramic paint combo....

phatboy

I've used the Dupli-Color Brush on Kit, and it does NOT like the spray wheel cleaners.
I painted the calipers on my wifes Focus, and Spray type wheel cleaners DISCOLORED the paint.
Now instead of red, I got a pair of stupid looking orange calipers.

Hope you guys have better luck!

Audicted

How often do someone need to use the spray type wheel cleaners? Are there alternatives that are more "paint-friendly"? Also, I don't think i'd be too difficult to do touch-ups on the caliper by re-painting them, right?

phatboy

I haven't found one yet, but I am looking. I've tried a couple different ones, and they all do the same thing. At this point, I'll have to repaint. They are discolored badly. I'm gonna try the High heat engine paint 1200 degrees from Duplicolor on my xB. Hope it works better.
I have to use the cleaner everytime I wash, because I don't like brake dust. If anyone has a brand that they've tried and didn't have any problems, please let me know.
So far I've tried

Eagle One
Turtle wax
Spree

Audicted

the problem with the "High Heat Engine" as well as the Mirage paint is that both are spray on, as opposed to brush on, though right?

phatboy

Yes both are sprays, but I paint stuff all the time, so masking isn't a problem to me. A good end result depends on the amount of prep time you take. I learned that painting cars.

Audicted

maybe you can try the Mirage paint, too. It'll definitely look good for calipers

TheScionicMan

I bought some wheel wipes, like the window cleaner sheets but for rims. I forget the brand but they carry them at walmart and target, etc. That may do the trick without overspray, but then my wheels are probably the world's easiest to clean so...

TheScionicMan

Grandpa

Is the duplicolor system identical to the G2 system? I used the G2 setup on my 240's z32 brake setup, and it hasn't discolored at all. Holds up to brake cleaner, brake fluid, etc. The G2 system has a hardener in it, which, imo, makes it much more durable than the standard high-temp paint used by most. IMO, the added cost is well worth it.

Here's a pic. Please forgive the non-Toyota/Scion markings.



-john