Brake Calipers

[stephenc]

Finally managed to allocate some time to detail my calipers :)

Front Caliper

Rear Caliper

[Scorpion]

Well done...nice job B)

Have you got the stickers to go on

Dont forget to laquer them

Did you paint all the calliper or just the front

Sorry for all the but if a jobs worth doing its worth doing well

[Brettster]

Nice Job Stephen, and those wheels are oh so shiny :)

Got a question about the locking wheel nuts are they Lexus Standard ones or aftermarket ones? They look alot more secure than the ones on my IS at the moment

Thanks

[Zee007]

top job pal.... B)

[Bazza-old]

Nice Job Stephen, and those wheels are oh so shiny

looking good

how ????

[stephenc]

Well done...nice job B)

Have you got the stickers to go on

Dont forget to laquer them

Did you paint all the calliper or just the front

Sorry for all the  but if a jobs worth doing its worth doing  well

Q1 - Stickers - Difficult to source them as I'm in Australia.

Q2 - I used high temp brake caliper paint. Instructions did not mention any requirement for a coat of lacquer.

Q3 - I painted all except the inner face. Didn't want brake fluid staining the paint when bleeding etc, although the paint is chemical resistant.

Took my time painting them for a perfect finish and shine B)

[stephenc]

Nice Job Stephen, and those wheels are oh so shiny :)

Got a question about the locking wheel nuts are they Lexus Standard ones or aftermarket ones? They look alot more secure than the ones on my IS at the moment

Thanks

I wash them regularly and the GreenStuff pads help to keep the dust to a minimum.

I did get the lock nuts from Lexus, however, they are actaully a Speedy product.

Speedy Locknuts

[stephenc]

Nice Job Stephen, and those wheels are oh so shiny

looking good

how ????

How? Wash...wash...wash......Meguiar's Gold Class Car Shampoo.

The Limited Edition Yellow came with IS300 wheels, hence the different finish.

I only use Meguiar's on the IS :D

[Zee007]

I only use Meguiar's on the IS :D

what have i been saying to everyone........????

top stuff stephen - nice one mate...... B)

[Doodlebug]

Well done, Brilliant job.

Why cant Lexus finish them like that in the first place.

[stephenc]

Well done, Brilliant job.

Why cant Lexus finish them like that in the first place.

Then that would be another item on the order invoice....."so what colour would you like your calipers?" :P

[Fever]

Nice One Stephen!! That's gonna be the next job on my list I think!! B)

[stephenc]

Nice One Stephen!! That's gonna be the next job on my list I think!! B)

Thanks.....go for it :)

[Maz]

Nice one Stephenc, now u know how much better they look after they are painted....

[Fidgits]

Just out of interest...

If I paint my calipers with Hammerite Smooth.. and don't add the Lexus stickers...

Do I still need to laquer them??

[Maz]

i dont think u need to laquer them if you dont add the stickers, i never did with my last car Capliers... i did with this one cause of the Stickers...