Miata Mailing List: December 1998, Message #379

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From: John Seymour <jseymour@lgc.edu>


>I would like to paint the brake calipers on my 94 Black/Tan.  I searched in
>the archives, but didn't find a step by step how-to of what to do.  I want
>to do it right, and need some help.
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>Question #1 - Have considered getting bright yellow to match my Team Voodoo
>window decals on both sides, but Red or Black might be nice too.  Any
>suggestions.  Never seen a black with painted calipers for comparison.

Either Yellow or Red would be the correct colors for a black car.  ;-)

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>Question #2 - Exactly how do I do I prepare them for painting?

Clean them with some brake parts cleaner.  I comes in a spray can.

Here's a step-by-step procedure.

1.  Go to store and buy a can of yellow or Red hi-temp engine paint.
1a. Go back home.
2.  Jack up car, take off wheel.
3.  Clean caliper.
4.  Spray paint into the cap that came on the can until there's a puddle of
paint in the bottom.
5.  With a small paint brush, brush several coats of paint onto the caliper,
being careful not to get paint in any moving parts or on the braking
surfaces.
6.  Allow to dry, replace wheel, repeat for other 3 wheels.
7.  Enjoy!

Kevin Morrison and Spider '94R+
Tampa, Florida, and other places...
kevin@sunriders.com
http://www.mx5.net
Team Red Calipers

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>Appreciate it very much.  Hope to advance the timing this month also.  Just
>got to figure out what I am goin to ask santa to bring me for
>Christmas....Exhaust?, Chrome Style bar?, or new speakers?
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>Thanks for your help in advance, list as always has been helpful.
>Cya,
>John Seymour
>1994 Black/Tan
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