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Old 19 October 2004, 08:21 PM
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My front brakes on my my02 wrx are starting to look a bit corroded / rusty and could do with a coat of paint or laquer or something what should i stick on them and how will i get the embossed subaru letters in white again if I do paint the calipers.

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Old 19 October 2004, 09:57 PM
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I used black hammerite on mine. Degreased them to remove the crud, then a light sanding with emery paper. Then 2 coats black hammerite. The "SUBARU" was done with a small model brush in red hammerite. Still on after 2 years!
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Will be giving it a go soon if the weather settles down a bit.

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