Hey, wait a minute! I didn't write that. You're trying to make me sound
like a rocket scientist or something. Everybody I've ever known who has
painted calipers has done it to make them look good. When we said our
calipers were hot, we meant they looked good. Or is that kind of talked
only used for properly trimmed young ladies? I don't know, you be the
judge.
Eric S.
owner of cold, rusty calipers
-----Original Message-----
From: JWoesvra@aol.com <JWoesvra@aol.com>
To: ericsmgs@prodigy.net <ericsmgs@prodigy.net>; simon@mondes.com
<simon@mondes.com>; Malaboge@aol.com <Malaboge@aol.com>
Cc: vintage-race@autox.team.net <vintage-race@autox.team.net>
Date: Wednesday, October 27, 1999 11:29 AM
Subject: Re: To paint, or NOT to paint
>In a message dated 10/26/1999 10:58:44 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
>ericsmgs@prodigy.net writes:
>
><< .but, what is the
> >> opinion of whether or not to paint brake calipers?
> >> And if the opinion is for paint, should it be black or white? >>
>
>We have been painting calipers and wheel cylinders with "Cast Gray" spray
for
>many years with great results. They look good and the paint stays on unless
>you overheat a caliper to the point the seals melt.
>
>I don't give a damn if the paint holds in a little heat. That's F-1 stuff.
>
>There are several brands but I like the NAPA and Eastwood versions best.
>
>Jack Woehrle
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