Starting an official stock (5AT) to Type-S "Brembo Conversion" (w/pics!)

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08-24-2012, 08:00 PM

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now that should go in the 3G Garage....awesome write up !!!

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02-10-2013, 08:35 PM

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does anyone know what color code or paint process that was used in those teal brembo's. Any help would be awesome!

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02-13-2013, 01:48 PM

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bump. nobody knows?

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02-13-2013, 02:06 PM

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I believe that was done by spray can.

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02-13-2013, 02:09 PM

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I think that is powder coated....

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02-13-2013, 02:45 PM

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based on the bleeder screw/nipple being colored too, I'd guess spray paint too. Could be wrong though. Looks good.

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02-13-2013, 03:29 PM

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^^^ the coverage behind the bleeder screw is soo uniform, I thought it was PC-ed....but I do see some overspray on the rotors, so I guess you guise are right

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02-13-2013, 05:43 PM

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^This, and the tape on the ground could be a clue also

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02-13-2013, 06:00 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by PrEgO CaNe

does anyone know what color code or paint process that was used in those teal brembo's. Any help would be awesome!

bforbrian, a member here had his powder coated if i remember correctly. Might want to ask him. I think these are his lol..dont quote me on that though.

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I brought it to a wheel shop that does brake caliper painting. Fronts only for $125, and I supplied my own paint. I actually have a ton of this teal metallic paint left over. The smallest size was a gallon, which is enough to repaint almost the entire car LOL.

so yes, spray, but not from a rattle can.

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02-14-2013, 05:12 PM

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The paint was properly mixed into a spray gun and multiple layers were shot on as the paint is really thin. Many many layers. Then about 4-5 coats of clear with the brembo decal under the clear.