How keep painted calipers from chipping

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Apr 29, 2011 | 09:22 PM

xBuRnTx

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How keep painted calipers from chipping

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Any suggested methods to help eliminate my calipers that are painted yellow from chipping throughout the winter? I would assume getting them powder coated would solve the problem?
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Apr 29, 2011 | 09:34 PM

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clear coat

Apr 29, 2011 | 09:38 PM

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Would that last a winter? With all the sand and gravel they pour on the roads it comes off pretty easy in the spring time when I give the car a good clean.

Apr 29, 2011 | 09:41 PM

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just put lots of coats on and make a thick layer of it, so only the clear would chip. also are you using high temp paint?

Apr 29, 2011 | 09:41 PM

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Yah I'm using the caliper paint Duplicolor is the brand. Every Spring I'm stuck reapplying the paint to them cuz of chipping.

Apr 29, 2011 | 09:43 PM

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well i guess you might just have to live with it, ill be painting mine soon

Apr 29, 2011 | 09:45 PM

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Yah I figured as much.
Where did you get your lower TC grille?

Apr 30, 2011 | 01:30 AM

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i bought it off of a guy on here. just look around, or you can get it on crate engine depot.com

Apr 30, 2011 | 01:31 AM

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mine chips alil and i used alot of clear lol

Apr 30, 2011 | 05:23 AM

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Powdercoat.

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