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Old Feb 1, 2004 | 08:15 PM
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hi,
had my MY04 WRX for almost 2 weeks, and already the front calipers look ****e! gone all white and crap looking :-(
any recommends for caliper paint (and the subaru logo)? fancy something that matches WR blue...

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Old Feb 1, 2004 | 09:08 PM
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Hammerite Smooth - dirt cheap, lots of colours, absolute doddle to do.

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Old Feb 1, 2004 | 10:01 PM
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oh cool - i thought it was gonna be more difficult than that!

cheers anyways...
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Old Feb 2, 2004 | 10:26 AM
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And do the logo by painting the caliper first in base coat, then use an old sponge or tissue to "dab" paint onto the lettering.

Don't try to put too much on at once, or you'll get runs.

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Old Feb 2, 2004 | 10:48 AM
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To elaborate on Alcazar's suggestion for the lettering, try a small wooden block with tissue wrapped round - the hard flat surface will contact the lettering better without touching the surrounding area.

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