Painted Calipers [pics] and Paint Question ...

[PULMEOVR]

Hey guys,

Today I painted my brake calipers for the second time (the paint was starting to chip after being on for a year and a half). I used the Dupli-color kit, and it worked quite well. The colour is vibrant and it seems to be quite a thick coating as well (I painted three coats).

Anyways here's some pics for those debating this kit ...

EDIT: Car Domain sucks. Check out my web-site for pics. This is a direct link, just scroll to the bottom of the page.

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/731243/3


Also, My paint has alot of swirl marks in it . I went to a local auto shop yesterday, and the paint tech. wanted $270 + tax for a wet sand, polish, and wash on the entire car. Is this about the going rate for something like this? Also, I have heard that wet sanding your car should be used as a last resort to saving the paint. Is wet sanding really that bad? My paint is ok, but I would like it to be up to (or close to) perfect. Any advice for a situation like this?

Thanks,
Matt

 

[the98stang]

Can't see the pic of the painted calipers...

Personally, I wouldn't pay anyone to detail my car. I'm anal and don't let any one touch my car lol. I would do the polishing myself.

 

[Dope 97GT]

yeah cant see the pic either but that seems a bit high for a polish I know a guy at a body shop that told me like $50 doesnt take that long.

 

[PULMEOVR]

Sorry guys, re-check my first post for an edit!

 

[d98gt]

Too much work for me Create a photobucket account and host from there

I need to get my car some serious paint help..My laser red pretty much looks... Laser Pink

 

[DTNODYA]

Your car's paint looks pretty damn good IMO.

Calipers look good as well ... you should paint the caliper brackets black and they'd look even better.

 

[Dope 97GT]

yeah I see nothing wrong with your paint at all (in the pictures) maybe in person you have swirls but I think every car does. Especially black.