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DrPimpSiR
07-23-2002, 10:15 PM
Front Left painted with Folia Tec.
DrPimpSiR
07-23-2002, 10:17 PM
Left Rear.
This kit was really easy to use, and the results were fantastic!
Way better than spray paint, I recommend it!
CleanBlackSi02
07-23-2002, 10:32 PM
Any shots from further away?
Mechanic
07-24-2002, 03:22 AM
Looks great. I guess I have a weekend project. Where can I get the product you used?
DrPimpSiR
07-24-2002, 12:45 PM
I'm not sure where you can get Folia Tec, but I bought it at a regular performance shop. I've seen ads for it in Sport Compact Car magazines. It is a two part paint and hardner system that brushes on. It costs about +/- $30, but it does the best job.

I hope this pic is good enough.
DrPimpSiR
07-24-2002, 01:12 PM
Mechanic,
Here is a link I found to a place in GA. I didn't buy mine there, but at least you can see the product.
http://www.obbnmotorworks.com/Folia_Tec_Caliper_Lacquer__43/folia_tec_caliper_lacquer__43.html
SpeedRacer
07-24-2002, 01:15 PM
is this really hard to do because i talked to my shop and they said they would charge me 100$$ to do it? Is that to much? and can i do it myself? how long does this take? any info will be helpful thank you.
DrPimpSiR
07-24-2002, 01:36 PM
$100 bucks! Holy F*CK!!!!!
It is pretty easy:

1 Loosen your lug nuts.(don't take them off.)

2 Jack up vehicle and place it on Jack Stands with the wheel off of the ground. Don't rely on using just the jack, make sure you use a jackstand, and ensure it is placed properly before removing the wheels!

3 Remove lug nuts and wheel.

4 Clean Calipers with spray brake cleaner and let dry.

5 Be careful painting caliper so you don't get any on the bleeder screw threads, pads, brake hose or rotors. (If you do you will have to replace your pads.) You can also remove the caliper from its mount and suspend it from the coil springs with wire, to paint.

6 Let dry 2 hours ( dry to the touch,) then put wheels back on and lower vehicle. Retorque lug nuts.

7 I waited overnight to drive my car again to give the paint time to harden.

You dont have to get the Folia tec kit, but it is the best. It includes all instructions, spray brake cleaner and paint.
I bought model paintbrushes, and used a baby food jar (glass) to mix the paint.
You can use high-heat spraypaint, but to get best results spray the paint into a jar, and brush it on with a model paintbrush.
I have 4 jackstands, so I did all 4 wheels at once, to save time.
Mechanic
07-24-2002, 03:56 PM
Thanks for the website post.
66elwood99
04-18-2003, 11:20 AM
Originally posted by DrPimpSiR
Mechanic,
Here is a link I found to a place in GA. I didn't buy mine there, but at least you can see the product.
http://www.obbnmotorworks.com/Folia_Tec_Caliper_Lacquer__43/folia_tec_caliper_lacquer__43.html

This link didn't work for me. I bought the kit from http://www.extremeredline.com/brake/foliatec_brake_caliper_paint_kit.htm
I had first saw it at 34.95, and they had changed the price. I emailed them and they gave me the 34.95 price plus shipping.
I checked around town and no one around town carried it.

Thanks for the info Dr PIMP :)
styllinep3
07-07-2003, 08:03 AM
are u saying u did this with out removing the caliper form the rotor?



i want to paint mine ,but it didnt seem worth it if i had to do all that.

so did u just mask the surronding areas with paper

and leave the caliper on ?
ssvr6
07-07-2003, 08:16 AM
I'm seeing different pics from other threads. Anyone else seeing the same?


Steve
EKthenEPnow
07-07-2003, 08:17 AM
All I see is

-Black Si turboed
-White Si rear bumper
-A laptop

Anyone else see these pics?

Or are you getting the real ones?
02SilverSiHB
07-07-2003, 08:29 AM
I see what you see ssvr6 and ekthenEpnow. Freakin me out!
Hatch, Si Hatch
07-07-2003, 11:06 AM
yea, something freaky going on with the pics there.
civic hatch boi
07-07-2003, 11:13 AM
same here.. pics dont match up with your comments. perhaps you can repost the pics :) thnx
SinisterCivicSi
07-07-2003, 01:13 PM
Originally posted by ssvr6
I'm seeing different pics from other threads. Anyone else seeing the same?


Steve

yeah so do i, i am confused. i am lookin for calipers and i see an engine shot and a muffler shot.....arent calipers behind your wheels on the brakes??? or did they change the name?
BlackFL2k2Si
07-07-2003, 01:37 PM
I'm seeing what ya'll are seeing.
TheMutt
07-07-2003, 01:49 PM
It'd be freaky if it was only one computer. I think this is just a problem.
k20hatch
07-07-2003, 02:06 PM
Im not seeing anything either...
EKthenEPnow
07-07-2003, 03:16 PM
Originally posted by SinisterCivicSi
.....arent calipers behind your wheels on the brakes???

The caliper is the big ugly thing with the brake pads in it.

The Caliper squeezes the pads against the rotor (picture , putting 2 of your fingers around the edge of a plate)

BTW, the reason to paint them red instead of leave them rusty and ugly, is to mimic the factory caliper color on many sports cars.
Suk02Si
07-07-2003, 03:23 PM
check out my red calipers
SinisterCivicSi
07-07-2003, 03:27 PM
Originally posted by EKthenEPnow


The caliper is the big ugly thing with the brake pads in it.

The Caliper squeezes the pads against the rotor (picture , putting 2 of your fingers around the edge of a plate)

BTW, the reason to paint them red instead of leave them rusty and ugly, is to mimic the factory caliper color on many sports cars.

uh....will........thanks for the class but i already know what a caliper is.....i was being sarcastic. :rolleyes:
k20hatch
07-07-2003, 03:27 PM
:D
02TafWhtSi
07-07-2003, 03:32 PM
Weird - that second pic is mine of my HKS :eek:
Brettnyt
07-07-2003, 04:35 PM
well, if you look at the date, the picture links were posted nearly a year ago (late july of 2002) and therefore, have probly just been replaced with new pics... anyone else have pics of painted callipers?
staticflo
07-07-2003, 10:28 PM
god i thought i was going crazy until when i didnt see the calipers which everyone was talking about haha someone please fix it or show new pics i want to pait mine and want to see what it will look like....
EPHatchgirl
07-07-2003, 11:49 PM
Hmmm...
EPHatchgirl
07-07-2003, 11:53 PM
But for really.. here is a pic of my painted calipers...

I know it's not right up on the wheel.. but it's almost 3 AM for me, so here is what I've got.... hope it helps. I spent $4 on a can of brake caliper paint, and it was simple.
ADAMnQuickCIVIC
07-09-2003, 06:06 PM
i thought i was drunk for a moment there
02TafWhtSi
07-09-2003, 06:19 PM
Originally posted by EPHatchgirl
But for really.. here is a pic of my painted calipers...

I know it's not right up on the wheel.. but it's almost 3 AM for me, so here is what I've got.... hope it helps. I spent $4 on a can of brake caliper paint, and it was simple.

looks great - goes good with the red H on the grill :)
...but please lose those damn stickers on the side :eek: