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      06-30-2020, 02:03 PM   #23
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How was this process by the way? Would you recommend?

I have been doing some research and it seems like they have pretty good product, just has to be brushed on. They recommend not to use clear coat but I plan on putting some stickers on the caliper so I wanted to clear coat to make them easier to clean.

Thinking I might just go with VHT spray cans which seems to be a close second to G2.
It's been 5 years now and as you can see has not chipped, peeled or faded. VHT there's quite a few members who have done this method and after a couple of years have to redo or touch up. The G2 caliper is a high temp Automotive grade paint. I highly recommend this over VHT.








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      06-30-2020, 03:17 PM   #24
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you mean how it's twist/slants to the left or do you think it's just the way the picture was taken? fishbowl effect?
Looking at the position of the lug-bolt holes I'd say it definitely has a right twist. One of my pet-peeves is wheel with a twist that is always one direction so it looks like the twist "faces" front on one side and rearward on the other.
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Looking at the position of the lug-bolt holes I'd say it definitely has a right twist. One of my pet-peeves is wheel with a twist that is always one direction so it looks like the twist "faces" front on one side and rearward on the other.
I hear ya. I usually prefer wheels that are symmetrical. But there's a few designs that aren't that look cool
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      07-01-2020, 07:06 PM   #26
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It's been 5 years now and as you can see has not chipped, peeled or faded.
Did you remove your calipers and then painted them or you have painted the calipers while they were on the axle? I see youtube videos where both approaches are taken.
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      07-02-2020, 09:24 PM   #27
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Did you remove your calipers and then painted them or you have painted the calipers while they were on the axle? I see youtube videos where both approaches are taken.
I did not remove the calipers. I did what everyone else did and bagged the rotors. Since this is a brush on I didn't have to worry about the overspray
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It's been 5 years now and as you can see has not chipped, peeled or faded. VHT there's quite a few members who have done this method and after a couple of years have to redo or touch up. The G2 caliper is a high temp Automotive grade paint. I highly recommend this over VHT.








Wow, it looks like it is brand new.
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I did not remove the calipers. I did what everyone else did and bagged the rotors. Since this is a brush on I didn't have to worry about the overspray
Cool, thanks for the info. I am planning to do mine soon so I am trying to gather as much information as I can
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Cool, thanks for the info. I am planning to do mine soon so I am trying to gather as much information as I can
Always good to get your research down first
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How was this process by the way? Would you recommend?

I have been doing some research and it seems like they have pretty good product, just has to be brushed on. They recommend not to use clear coat but I plan on putting some stickers on the caliper so I wanted to clear coat to make them easier to clean.

Thinking I might just go with VHT spray cans which seems to be a close second to G2.
After driving on painted calipers using G2 paint, I must say that their product is solid. They don't require clear coat so I didn't use it. The amount of paint is just enough for 2 front and 2 rear calipers so if you want to paint anything else you'd probably need to get another can of paint.
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a lambo owner decided to copy me and got the same wheels as myself except in bronze color, check it for yourself, my car is on top and a copycat is below:
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Wow do those front rotors look tiny when you put 21" rims around them, lol. Not a criticism just makes me realize how much bigger 21" is over 18".

You should upgrade to the 550 brakes now that you can see them, at least the calipers are bigger!
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Wow do those front rotors look tiny when you put 21" rims around them, lol. Not a criticism just makes me realize how much bigger 21" is over 18".

You should upgrade to the 550 brakes now that you can see them, at least the calipers are bigger!
they don't look small at all
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Point was the disc fills in the 18's almost 100% - with 21's the gap is noticeable - of course they are the same size, 21's just make them look smaller compared to the 18's.

I love that front bumper.
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Point was the disc fills in the 18's almost 100% - with 21's the gap is noticeable - of course they are the same size, 21's just make them look smaller compared to the 18's.

I love that front bumper.
not gonna spend $$$ just to fill in a gap
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