Thanks for the compliment, They truly did turn out as every bit as good as if I had payed someone else to do it, Very happy with the results. The strut bar support arms are so shiney you could use them like a mirror for shaving!
I had the air compressor already, bought the oven for $20, PC kit for $65, Powder for $30...Total investment $115, DIY, Priceless....... What else can I coat???
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I missed this post! Very nice great job! It would typically cost around $200-250 to have the 4 calipers sandblasted and PC'ed by a pro. Most people do not have a sandblaster and spare oven to ruin. So they can't really do this project. I would definatley get the vinyl Porsche script and order an extra set. Don't scrub the caliper when cleaning and don't use any type of wheel cleaner directly on the caliper. Just hose them off. If you apply a product like PLUG Rejex cleaning the calipers will be effortless. I had the vinyl stickers on my 996 for 9 months and had no problems. Others have said their sticker were falling off but that was because they were either scrubbing the caliper or using a chemical.
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WOW!! What a diffrence that makes for the calipers...BTW that is one sweet coupe you have... <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/cool.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />
[quote name='Greimann' date='Jun 24 2005, 08:48 PM']Very cool. The only home brew powdercoat I have seen and it looks like it turned out champion.
Well let me think... I can probably have my calipers off the end of this month. I already have the vanity cover off. So whenever you want to start let me know. <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/tongue.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />
Once again great looking car. What are you going to do next?
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The "sprayer" is part of the kit from Harbor freight tools, it uses compressed air @ about 15 psi. It uses an electrostatic charge to deposit the atomized powder to a charged metallic part. All thats left is baking at ~400*. I baked the calipers with the "O" rings inside the calipers and the dust seals intact. I found that the seals and "O" rings looked as good as the new ones and had the "stretchieness" as new ones .......However......I rebuilt my calipers and replaced all the "O" rings and dust seals. MY GOD! it is the brakes after all. For $120 it is not worth the risk. BTW. I did NOT split my calipers. It is not necessary if they are in good condition to begin with.
Thanks for the compliments guys. I am very happy how it turned out.
I am thinking of coating the vanity cover next. Thanks for the Idea. If I do it I'll post the pics.
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I tried to split a caliper when rebuilding mine. It is not something you want to do.
I broke three tools and some lumber in the process of bolting the caliper to my workbench and trying to remove the allen bolts that hold the halves together. I was able to free the bolts after creating a significant mount replacing broken tools.
Then I had to call Brembo to find the torque spec to reassemble.
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I started to crack the allen bolts loose, heated them with a butane pencil torch, tightened them first, then loosened them. PITA, I stopped after 2. Not worth the effort if they don't leak.
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