CGTSX07

So I finally found a guy on ebay selling white "Acura" decals for our calipers. I know I will probably be asked for a link to the auction so here it is: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...MESE:IT&ih=016

To paint the calipers, I just used some Dupli-Color black caliper spray paint which can be found in most auto stores for around $6-$7 bucks. I did 2 calipers at a time (front and back) and sprayed three coats of paint on each. It took around 3-4 hours total for me(don't use this as a benchmark though because I like to take my time). Overall, it went very smoothly and I am very happy with the results. Sorry for the garage pics, it started to rain while I was doing this so I could not get any good pics. This will probably be my last mod for this car so enjoy!!!

Front:




Rear:




Pic of the Stiffy just for fun

latsx06

wow nice, you should hook me up with 2 of those extras you got... !

TS_eXpeed

Yo me gusta!!!

kennungesser

Lol, the first time this thread loaded up for me the "Pic of the Stiffy just for fun" didn't load up. I had NO idea what the heck you were talkin about. haha. Kindda had me worried there for a sec CGTSX07. Everything looks good.

xenonhid

Does anyone have the decal on without painted calipers? I want to achieve the RL caliper look. But I wonder if it will look funny with unpainted calipers with the decals on?

waTSX

That looks sharp

CGTSX07

I've seen it done before with black decals. They just placed black Acura decals on the stock silver colored calipers. It looked good, but overall, it didn't look that great because he had the stock '06-'07 wheels on. I think the wheels you have really can make or break this mod.

csun2004

^ Good job I have the same mod….Cali4tsx has Black Decals on silver stock calipers. He posted a picture back in July but I can not find it anymore. BTW he is the one that recommanded r6pilotxxx
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...1&page=2&pp=25

FreDroRN

nice job - looks good

LoveMyTL-S

Looks great. I'm gonna paint mine red. Did you put any type of clear coat on them?

CGTSX07

Nope, no clear coat was needed.

TodaSi

Let us know how long they last

kennungesser

I'v had mine on since June, and they looke as good as the day I put them on. Even through storms and high pressure water.

CGTSX07

for what it's worth, I have driven it through rain and they still look as good as new...

better pics:

LoveMyTL-S

Thanks............

CSpaR

Very nice. I have blue brake calipers. I just ordered a set of these Acura decals for them.

Can you tell me how you got around the indent on the front caliper?

CGTSX07

wow, clean job! there isn't a way around the indent. just place it in the middle and the indent won't be too noticeable.

jwood_06TSX

Looks good!!! Did you hand paint them? I have seen a few different methods in doing this and i have been thinking about doing it however, i didn't want to hand paint them, i prefer to spray paint them. How do you spray paint them and not spray the rear face of the brake pad? Do you really have to tape it all off, or does it just rub off since it a moving part?

CGTSX07

IMO, the spray paint is the easiest and fastest method for doing this. Plus the paint kits are more expensive. I would recommend the spray paint.

As for the pads, I actually did two different things. For the calipers on the left side, I taped the back of the pads, for the calipers on the right side I got lazy and didn't tape them and instead just sanded them down afterwards (you can't tell since they are black anyways). No big deal either way. If i had to do it over again I would probably just tape them.

CGTSX07

You can also see the difference in the pics, the first few pictures are without them sanded, the most recent ones I posted are with them sanded.

jwood_06TSX

Good to know, thanks! That is exactly what i was looking for! I figured if i was going with black, which i am, that it wouldn't make that much of a difference like you said. I already have the decals at my house too, so its just a matter of painting them when i get some time. Maybe over the holiday weekend

also thinking about painting my OEM wheels gunmetal.....even though they are only my Thanksgiving to March wheels, i like the look since i have an ASM TSX.

CSpaR

Thanks. I hand painted each caliper. Cleaned them off first with a cleaning solvent, then used a paint bruch with 3 coats.

So then for the stickers, I should start in the center recessed area, then move out towards the left and right ends? So the decal is actually attached in the recessed area? I know it sounds simple, but I want to make sure I get these put on the best way.