has anyone painted their brake calipers yet?. - Page 4 - LotusTalk

evomind · 02-04-2005, 09:51 AM

well heres what i did and what im going to do.....
i bought the yellow paint kit and the green paint kit. im hoping my guy can take the yellow and add a dab of the green and hope we can come up with a match to krypton green.....
wish me luck....

lotusport · 02-08-2005, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by biobaggie

Also had the engine covers sanded and painted. I plan on shaving down the moulded lotus emblem on the cover and replacing it with a Lotus hood badge when it arrives

How did you do such a nice clean job on the silver highlights on both the engine cover and front calipers? Is it a very steady, patient hand, or is there a simpler secret? It looks really sharp and I'd love to do the same on mine in red.

CHRISN · 02-09-2005, 06:28 AM

Sorry the quality is not ver good.

JimK · 02-09-2005, 07:06 AM

Will be painting mine yellow with the brush-on kit when it warms up. Will probably paint the Lotus relief on the front dark green. Storm Titanium car. I've painted the calipers on the NSX and Accord with regular high heat paint. Had some slight chipping on the Accord but otherwise has worn well. Powder-coating dosn't seem to be worth the $ and trouble unless you spend alot of time on the track (higher temps) or have a dedicated show car. Just painted the engine covers last weekend with a matte finish red and it looks great
(get the 1200 degree header paint if you want a matte finish).

shay2nak · 02-09-2005, 09:37 AM

Chris,
your car is badass! Did you post more pics of it somewhere before?

Surferjer · 02-09-2005, 09:54 AM

Yeah, Chris, I love the color combo and the black wheels to boot. I'm still leaning towards going with silver on my BRP, perhaps with LOTUS highlighted in dark green. Anyone have any thoughts on what colors would look good on the calipers with BRP?

JimK · 02-09-2005, 10:29 AM

I'd vote for gold with BRP.

CHRISN · 02-09-2005, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by shay2nak

Chris,
your car is badass! Did you post more pics of it somewhere before?

Thank you!
I am still thinking of doing stripes soon. I have posted several pics. This is my newest and favorite. This is a picture in Southern Indiana with fellow etalker Aaron Haskell. far.http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9638

Surferjer · 02-09-2005, 05:57 PM

Thanks, Jim. I'll look gold over. A good idea.

biobaggie · 02-09-2005, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by lotusport

How did you do such a nice clean job on the silver highlights on both the engine cover and front calipers? Is it a very steady, patient hand, or is there a simpler secret? It looks really sharp and I'd love to do the same on mine in red.

I had a professional pinstriper come out and do it for me. I've tried doing it myself before, and only yielded mediocre results. It was worth the $100 to get the guy out and do a nice job.

Surferjer · 02-10-2005, 02:52 AM

A silver paint pen yields pretty solid results. I'll post a pic of mine this weekend, done by hand.

lotusmark · 02-10-2005, 01:34 PM

I have detailed instructions on the disassemblyof the rear calipers if any one needs them. The rears are actually the same Brembo's as used on early Vipers.

lotusmark · 02-10-2005, 01:40 PM

Same as a '91 Dodge Monaco for that matter!

CHRISN · 02-10-2005, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by lotusmark

I have detailed instructions on the disassemblyof the rear calipers if any one needs them. The rears are actually the same Brembo's as used on early Vipers.

Please post. Or email to chrisnorthway@msn.com
Thank you!

biobaggie · 02-10-2005, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by lotusmark

I have detailed instructions on the disassemblyof the rear calipers if any one needs them. The rears are actually the same Brembo's as used on early Vipers.

Where were you 4 weeks ago when I needed instructions in a big way

I ended up having to learn on the fly and got into a few problems along the way. Thankfully everything is okay now.

CHRISN · 02-12-2005, 08:21 AM

Most recent pic with wheels and calipers completed.

Surferjer · 02-12-2005, 05:51 PM

My engine covers, painted exact color matched, and clear-coated with the highlights done by hand:

maxxfish · 02-16-2005, 06:48 PM

I just finished using the G2 caliper paint (red) on my racing green Elise. The kit is easy to use, but I must say it looked HORRIBLE at first. Then, as it dried, it "filled in" and became smooth and even. I'll post pics soon.

Biobaggie, I like the way the Lotus writing on your front calipers is silver. Is that silver paint over the blue, or did you sand the paint off the raised letters?

Surferjer · 02-16-2005, 07:14 PM

Maxx-I would love to see your pics. Please post them.

maxxfish · 02-17-2005, 06:45 PM

Jerry,

Here are some pics. I must admit, after painting the calipers last night, I regretted it at first. The paint is REALLY glossy, and they just seemed too loud. But then this morning, I took my car out in the sun, and against the shiny metallic paint and silver wheels, the calipers weren't too blingy (is that a word?). The claipers are so damn small, and I also think the gloss will flatten out a bit. It's a cheap, fun, useless mod; go for it!

02-04-2005, 09:51 AM	#61 (permalink)
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02-09-2005, 06:28 AM	#63 (permalink)
CHRISN "I'M OLD GREG" Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: INDIANAPOLIS, IN Posts: 870	Sorry the quality is not ver good. Attached Images __________________ Ardent Red, stripes, LSS, Hard top, Touring, Star shield. Mods:re-located Braile battery,2bular exhaust,larini decat,FF splitter,SS brake lines, motor mount bushings, ACT clutch, Toda flywheel, Quaife LSD, Stereo delete, Tilting rear clam, Aero catch engine cover, Alcantara dash, Turboxs intake, Ported stock header and throttle body,2 piece rotors,Pagid pads, Delivered 12/04/04 #742 Auto Europe

02-09-2005, 07:06 AM	#64 (permalink)
JimK rooster Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bettendorf, IA Posts: 2,142	Will be painting mine yellow with the brush-on kit when it warms up. Will probably paint the Lotus relief on the front dark green. Storm Titanium car. I've painted the calipers on the NSX and Accord with regular high heat paint. Had some slight chipping on the Accord but otherwise has worn well. Powder-coating dosn't seem to be worth the $ and trouble unless you spend alot of time on the track (higher temps) or have a dedicated show car. Just painted the engine covers last weekend with a matte finish red and it looks great (get the 1200 degree header paint if you want a matte finish). __________________ curator of C32B, J35Z3, J37A1, F20C. former 2ZZGE owner.

02-09-2005, 09:37 AM	#65 (permalink)
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02-09-2005, 09:54 AM	#66 (permalink)
Surferjer No more cone damage! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Exton, PA Posts: 8,885	Yeah, Chris, I love the color combo and the black wheels to boot. I'm still leaning towards going with silver on my BRP, perhaps with LOTUS highlighted in dark green. Anyone have any thoughts on what colors would look good on the calipers with BRP? __________________ Jer-2005 Elise (retired from autox) 1993 MR2 autox car 2002 Ford Excursion DIESEL 4 X 4 1993 Miata (throwout bearing or clutch failure) 1987 Toyota Corolla FX16 Lemons car (needs new head) 1984 Chevy Citation Lemons car (needs a motor)

02-09-2005, 10:29 AM	#67 (permalink)
JimK rooster Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bettendorf, IA Posts: 2,142	I'd vote for gold with BRP.

02-09-2005, 05:57 PM	#69 (permalink)
Surferjer No more cone damage! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Exton, PA Posts: 8,885	Thanks, Jim. I'll look gold over. A good idea. __________________ Jer-2005 Elise (retired from autox) 1993 MR2 autox car 2002 Ford Excursion DIESEL 4 X 4 1993 Miata (throwout bearing or clutch failure) 1987 Toyota Corolla FX16 Lemons car (needs new head) 1984 Chevy Citation Lemons car (needs a motor)

02-10-2005, 02:52 AM	#71 (permalink)
Surferjer No more cone damage! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Exton, PA Posts: 8,885	A silver paint pen yields pretty solid results. I'll post a pic of mine this weekend, done by hand. __________________ Jer-2005 Elise (retired from autox) 1993 MR2 autox car 2002 Ford Excursion DIESEL 4 X 4 1993 Miata (throwout bearing or clutch failure) 1987 Toyota Corolla FX16 Lemons car (needs new head) 1984 Chevy Citation Lemons car (needs a motor)

02-10-2005, 01:34 PM	#72 (permalink)
lotusmark Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 641	I have detailed instructions on the disassemblyof the rear calipers if any one needs them. The rears are actually the same Brembo's as used on early Vipers.

02-10-2005, 01:40 PM	#73 (permalink)
lotusmark Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 641	Same as a '91 Dodge Monaco for that matter!

02-12-2005, 08:21 AM	#76 (permalink)
CHRISN "I'M OLD GREG" Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: INDIANAPOLIS, IN Posts: 870	Most recent pic with wheels and calipers completed. Attached Images __________________ Ardent Red, stripes, LSS, Hard top, Touring, Star shield. Mods:re-located Braile battery,2bular exhaust,larini decat,FF splitter,SS brake lines, motor mount bushings, ACT clutch, Toda flywheel, Quaife LSD, Stereo delete, Tilting rear clam, Aero catch engine cover, Alcantara dash, Turboxs intake, Ported stock header and throttle body,2 piece rotors,Pagid pads, Delivered 12/04/04 #742 Auto Europe Last edited by CHRISN : 02-12-2005 at 08:25 AM.

02-12-2005, 05:51 PM	#77 (permalink)
Surferjer No more cone damage! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Exton, PA Posts: 8,885	My engine covers, painted exact color matched, and clear-coated with the highlights done by hand: Attached Images __________________ Jer-2005 Elise (retired from autox) 1993 MR2 autox car 2002 Ford Excursion DIESEL 4 X 4 1993 Miata (throwout bearing or clutch failure) 1987 Toyota Corolla FX16 Lemons car (needs new head) 1984 Chevy Citation Lemons car (needs a motor)

02-16-2005, 06:48 PM	#78 (permalink)
maxxfish Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 314	I just finished using the G2 caliper paint (red) on my racing green Elise. The kit is easy to use, but I must say it looked HORRIBLE at first. Then, as it dried, it "filled in" and became smooth and even. I'll post pics soon. Biobaggie, I like the way the Lotus writing on your front calipers is silver. Is that silver paint over the blue, or did you sand the paint off the raised letters? __________________ Racing Green w/yellow stripes, Hardtop, black touring, Starshield, SSR wheels w/ Yoko A048's, Quicksilver exhaust, 4tress harness bar, Schroth 6-point harnesses, dual oil coolers Last edited by maxxfish : 02-16-2005 at 06:55 PM.

02-16-2005, 07:14 PM	#79 (permalink)
Surferjer No more cone damage! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Exton, PA Posts: 8,885	Maxx-I would love to see your pics. Please post them. __________________ Jer-2005 Elise (retired from autox) 1993 MR2 autox car 2002 Ford Excursion DIESEL 4 X 4 1993 Miata (throwout bearing or clutch failure) 1987 Toyota Corolla FX16 Lemons car (needs new head) 1984 Chevy Citation Lemons car (needs a motor)

02-17-2005, 06:45 PM	#80 (permalink)
maxxfish Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 314	Jerry, Here are some pics. I must admit, after painting the calipers last night, I regretted it at first. The paint is REALLY glossy, and they just seemed too loud. But then this morning, I took my car out in the sun, and against the shiny metallic paint and silver wheels, the calipers weren't too blingy (is that a word?). The claipers are so damn small, and I also think the gloss will flatten out a bit. It's a cheap, fun, useless mod; go for it! Attached Images __________________ Racing Green w/yellow stripes, Hardtop, black touring, Starshield, SSR wheels w/ Yoko A048's, Quicksilver exhaust, 4tress harness bar, Schroth 6-point harnesses, dual oil coolers

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