Pics-Brake calipers painted w/ decals

pokerfad · 04-23-2012, 05:22 AM

I had the Q up on jack stands and the wheels off this weekend so that I could try out the G2 caliper paint that I bought. I have to say that I am very very happy with the end result. It was very very easy to apply and has a very nice gloss to it as well. There is plenty of paint for 4 calipers and drums if you wanted to paint them, I choose to just paint the calipers. My Q5 is only 2 + months old so the calipers were already very clean so there wasn't much time spent on cleaning off brake dust and road grime which could have added a bit more time to the process. I also bought two sets of vinyl decals off of ebay. One set of Sline decals and another set of the Audi four ring logo. I am also going to be doing this to my A7 and I want to use the Audi logo decals for those calipers to achieve a more "refined look". Anyway here are some pics of the process.

Jacked up on stands

masked and painted

decals in place

wheels on

next project

ThunderDent · 04-23-2012, 05:43 AM

Great job! That looks awesome!!!

pokerfad · 04-23-2012, 06:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThunderDent

Great job! That looks awesome!!!

Thank you!!

tgt · 04-23-2012, 06:24 AM

Very Nice! Looks terrific.

Do you have any concerns about the decals pealing due to the heat?

Thanks,
tgt

awryexperiment · 04-23-2012, 06:26 AM

It looks very sharp. Did you paint them in-situ or remove them?
How is the G2 paint applied, aerosol can, brush, spray gun?

tgt · 04-23-2012, 06:33 AM

I hadn't heard of G2 (have used other products in the past). Brushing on is a huge benefit. Spendy, but looks like a good product.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRiyubFm8vc

-tgt

pokerfad · 04-23-2012, 06:42 AM

It's brush able hi-temp paint system. I painted them in place and if you mask appropriately and have a steady hand and take your time it will come out great. The decals are made out of hi-Temp resistant vinyl and made for this application. From all the research I have done they seem to last a long time and don't fade or peel off. I have a lot of confidence that this will last a long time and if need be it'll be easy enough to sand and redo if anythings fades over time.

ThunderDent · 04-23-2012, 06:58 AM

The heat resistant vinyl has a lifespan of about 12 years from what I see written about it. Mine came in 2 sections the "red" cut and the "white" cut that you put together to make the logo.

If you get a "sticker" it will just come off or last a very short amount of time.

ThunderDent · 04-23-2012, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tgt

I hadn't heard of G2 (have used other products in the past). Brushing on is a huge benefit. Spendy, but looks like a good product.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRiyubFm8vc

-tgt

Haha, they make the G2 paint in so many colors, they even have purple and pink.

Who's going to be the first one to take the plunge?

Reggie · 04-23-2012, 07:29 AM

Nice work - excellent job.

I painted the calipers on my 98 A4 with the epoxy paint. It does last a long time.

04-23-2012, 05:43 AM	#2
ThunderDent AudiWorld Senior Member 2011 Audi Q5 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Huntington, WV Posts: 980	Great job! That looks awesome!!! __________________ 2011 Audi Q5 TFSI -- CUSTOM []S MODEL -- Ibis White/Cinnamon [Premium+ :: []S-line :: MMI 3G/Nav+ :: B&O :: Black Headliner :: Flat-Bottom Wheel :: []S-Tronic Sport Shifter & Euro Boot :: Premium Titanium Q5 Mats :: Höen Exterior LEDs :: Black Optic []RS Grille :: 20" []S-Line+ Titanium Peelers w/Conti ExtremeContact DWS :: ECS Spacers (17.5mm) :: brembo Brakes/AR Track (Double-Slot/Dimple) Rotors/STOPTECH SS Braided lines :: Lowered/ST v1 CoilOvers (by KW) :: 034MotorSport Adjustable Control Arms & Sway Bar Links :: STāSIS Rear Sway Bar :: *APR* Stage III+, K04 []S3 Turbo & ECU Re-Map :: 034Motorsport HFC :: STāSIS Resonated Exhaust :: 365 hp/395 lb-ft. torque :: VAG-COM] Custom Q5 OEM+ Build Thread HERS- 2013 WRX Limited/Hatch Dark Gray Metallic/Carbon Black Leather 5-spd/STi Shifter/Flat-4 Boxer/Turbo/265 hp, 244 lb-ft. torque/fully blacked-out ride

04-23-2012, 06:24 AM	#4
tgt AudiWorld Senior Member 2011 Audi Prestige/S-Line Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 644	Very Nice! Looks terrific. Do you have any concerns about the decals pealing due to the heat? Thanks, tgt __________________ 2011 Audi Q5 3.2 Prestige S-Line (Black/Cinammon) 2010 Audi Q7 TDI Prestige S-Line (Silver/Black) For Sale - Michelin Latitude Sport 255/45/20" Tires - Click Here

04-23-2012, 06:33 AM	#6
tgt AudiWorld Senior Member 2011 Audi Prestige/S-Line Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 644	I hadn't heard of G2 (have used other products in the past). Brushing on is a huge benefit. Spendy, but looks like a good product. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRiyubFm8vc -tgt __________________ 2011 Audi Q5 3.2 Prestige S-Line (Black/Cinammon) 2010 Audi Q7 TDI Prestige S-Line (Silver/Black) For Sale - Michelin Latitude Sport 255/45/20" Tires - Click Here

04-23-2012, 06:42 AM	#7
pokerfad Audiworld Junior Member 2012 Audi Q5 My Garage Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Eastcoast Posts: 70	It's brush able hi-temp paint system. I painted them in place and if you mask appropriately and have a steady hand and take your time it will come out great. The decals are made out of hi-Temp resistant vinyl and made for this application. From all the research I have done they seem to last a long time and don't fade or peel off. I have a lot of confidence that this will last a long time and if need be it'll be easy enough to sand and redo if anythings fades over time. __________________ current roster: 2012 moonlight blue A7 prestige 20" sport package 2012 daytona grey Q5 premium plus 3.2 s-line w/ 20" wheels ex's: 2008 s5 black prestige

04-23-2012, 06:58 AM	#8
ThunderDent AudiWorld Senior Member 2011 Audi Q5 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Huntington, WV Posts: 980	The heat resistant vinyl has a lifespan of about 12 years from what I see written about it. Mine came in 2 sections the "red" cut and the "white" cut that you put together to make the logo. If you get a "sticker" it will just come off or last a very short amount of time. __________________ 2011 Audi Q5 TFSI -- CUSTOM []S MODEL -- Ibis White/Cinnamon [Premium+ :: []S-line :: MMI 3G/Nav+ :: B&O :: Black Headliner :: Flat-Bottom Wheel :: []S-Tronic Sport Shifter & Euro Boot :: Premium Titanium Q5 Mats :: Höen Exterior LEDs :: Black Optic []RS Grille :: 20" []S-Line+ Titanium Peelers w/Conti ExtremeContact DWS :: ECS Spacers (17.5mm) :: brembo Brakes/AR Track (Double-Slot/Dimple) Rotors/STOPTECH SS Braided lines :: Lowered/ST v1 CoilOvers (by KW) :: 034MotorSport Adjustable Control Arms & Sway Bar Links :: STāSIS Rear Sway Bar :: *APR* Stage III+, K04 []S3 Turbo & ECU Re-Map :: 034Motorsport HFC :: STāSIS Resonated Exhaust :: 365 hp/395 lb-ft. torque :: VAG-COM] Custom Q5 OEM+ Build Thread HERS- 2013 WRX Limited/Hatch Dark Gray Metallic/Carbon Black Leather 5-spd/STi Shifter/Flat-4 Boxer/Turbo/265 hp, 244 lb-ft. torque/fully blacked-out ride

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04-23-2012, 06:26 AM	#5
awryexperiment AudiWorld Member 2013 Audi Q5 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 217	It looks very sharp. Did you paint them in-situ or remove them? How is the G2 paint applied, aerosol can, brush, spray gun?

04-23-2012, 07:29 AM	#10
Reggie AudiWorld Expert 2011 Audi Q5 My Garage Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Fort Collins Colorado Posts: 30,621	Nice work - excellent job. I painted the calipers on my 98 A4 with the epoxy paint. It does last a long time. __________________

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