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Don't spray the brake
pads!
By: Mike R Email: mikeR@purehonda.com
First, choose your desired color. Then
go to an automotive parts store and ask for their high temperature
paints. They should have engine enamel and other high temperature
paints. Be cautious on choosing, for each finish will vary. Engine
enamel has a rough texture to it, if you want a smooth finish, don't
mess with the enamel. I used regular high temperature paint. One spray
can did the entire vehicle and then some.
Second, prep the car. Get a wire brush
and sand paper and some brake parts cleaner. Take off the wheels, by
putting the car up on stands. Use the wire brush, sand paper and cleaner
to get the parts as clean as you can. Rinse. Then wait for the surfaces
to dry. For best results, remove the pads, and discs. if you have rear
drums, don't worry about removing.
Third, Be generous with the newspaper.
Cover as much as possible, IN AND AROUND the wheel-well area, for sprays
tend to mist. Also, using scotch tape on certain things will help keep
the paper in place.
Fourth, spray lightly to start, to
allow the paint to attach itself to the surface. Be conservative on the
first pass! Once dry, you can begin to apply thicker coats. Give them
two to three coats of paint, allowing to dry in between coats. Do not
worry, the paint usually dries fairly fast. Once done, reassemble the
brakes, discs, pads and their respective clips, and then re-attach the
wheels.
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