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#1 marsman

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Posted 06 December 2011 - 03:14 AM

I have a white 02 S60 and wanted to know if anyone has painted their brake calipers with this kit? Thinking about silver/white/black or blue. Looks like a robust kit, I read its a high temp paint. Not sure which color to go with and I am looking for suggestions. I have MIMAS rims (938 Silver Stone). Leaning towards silver. Thanks! M



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Posted 06 December 2011 - 03:20 AM

Used it going back to 1999. I still have calipers on cars that were pained 10+ years ago that look brand new if I take the time to wash them off. Its good stuff.

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Posted 06 December 2011 - 03:41 AM

That what the guy that I bought my car from used, it's a PITA to get off (and I mean that in a good way in your case)

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Posted 06 December 2011 - 04:16 AM

I have used it on my rears.

Looks fine when I clean all the brake dust off them. :)
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Posted 06 December 2011 - 05:45 AM

great reports! i'll grab a kit!

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Posted 06 December 2011 - 06:45 AM

In ten years I do not think the price has changed. On ebay its still 40 dollars shipped:
http://www.ebay.com/...=item3365fed2e7

For what its worth it used to be sold under the savage name, so any reviews you see on that is the same stuff.

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Posted 07 December 2011 - 02:41 AM

Think I will play conservative and go with silver.




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