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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 07:15 AM
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Default caliper paint? what works what doesnt

let me know what kind of experience you have had with what brand of caliper paint.

thinking of using vht gold caliper paint, but im not sure if i should use the duplicolor stuff?

post up your pics and experiences with different brands and types

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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 09:39 AM
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Default Re: caliper paint? what works what doesnt (gunther)

I personally use base clear autp paint whenever I do calipers....I find the single stage spray bombs never hold up over time.
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 07:30 PM
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Default Re: caliper paint? what works what doesnt (DDEVIANT1)

ive used the vht red caliper paint...it worked pretty well
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 10:27 PM
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Default Re: caliper paint? what works what doesnt (DDEVIANT1)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DDEVIANT1 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I personally use base clear autp paint whenever I do calipers....I find the single stage spray bombs never hold up over time.</TD></TR></TABLE>

You talking about a bomb can base/clear or acutal automotive finish paint? It doesnt have any heat probloms?
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 10:45 PM
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Default Re: caliper paint? what works what doesnt (DELPHI)

I use actual auto paint... and no never had a problem, Hell on my old GTI I lit had the things damn near glowing and the calipers help up great. And if you want base clear auto paint in srpay bombs alsacorp has em and they have awesome colours.
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