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Painted calipers today

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Old Aug 17, 2013 | 04:56 PM
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Painted calipers today

Been wanting to do this since I got my HHR so today was the day. Took all but an hour. I like the look. I may do the drums later after summer.


Old Aug 17, 2013 | 05:34 PM
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Sweet!!!!
Old Aug 17, 2013 | 10:49 PM
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Looks good !!!

Are you using jackstands as well as the tire jack ?

When I did mine I also painted black areas of inner fenders that undercoating missed & were left white. Stuff like that drives me crazy.. LOL

Heres a shot of my rear drums painted Chrysler Red

Old Aug 17, 2013 | 11:40 PM
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Very nice!!
Old Aug 17, 2013 | 11:43 PM
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Very nice. I did the same to mine. It make them look so much better.
Old Aug 18, 2013 | 11:09 AM
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Yes I did use jack stands. The reason you do not see it is I had the tire back on and forgot to take a photo of the finished caliper. So I jacked the car back up pulled the tire and, took the photo and reinstalled the tire. I like that Chrysler red. Stands out, great job.
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Looks good !!!

Are you using jackstands as well as the tire jack ?

When I did mine I also painted black areas of inner fenders that undercoating missed & were left white. Stuff like that drives me crazy.. LOL

Heres a shot of my rear drums painted Chrysler Red

Old Aug 20, 2013 | 12:06 AM
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F-16C- thanks man...

I think anyone can have the coolest rims, but until the brakes are painted it just doesn't look finished imo..
Old Aug 20, 2013 | 01:00 AM
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Very nice and low cost mod :)
Old Aug 20, 2013 | 01:44 PM
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looks great !
Old Aug 20, 2013 | 09:47 PM
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THANKS GUYS!! Now on to the next mod. Lets see, 7 down 85 to go. Need to plant one more money tree.
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