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How to Paint Calipers on Your MINI Cooper S

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by Tommy Lang

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Caliper before paint.

Caliper before paint.

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Paint Kit bought from Auto Zone

Paint Kit bought from Auto Zone

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Kit open to see.

Kit open to see.

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Mix paint

Mix paint

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Use floor jack to raise the car.

Use floor jack to raise the car.

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Use brake cleaner and toothbrush to clean off all the brake dust.

Use brake cleaner and toothbrush to clean off all the brake dust.

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Cleaned and ready!!

Cleaned and ready!!

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Apply several coats of paint letting dry about 20 minutes between coats.

Apply several coats of paint letting dry about 20 minutes between coats.

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While paint is drying use this time to wash the inside of your wheel.

While paint is drying use this time to wash the inside of your wheel.

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Much better.

Much better.

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Enjoy cold beverage of choice.

Enjoy cold beverage of choice.

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Reinstall wheel and lower car.

Reinstall wheel and lower car.

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All done!!!

All done!!!

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My helper wanted to be included.

My helper wanted to be included.

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Let paint dry for about 24 hrs before driving.

Let paint dry for about 24 hrs before driving.

You're Done!

Start over

This guide was made by:

Tommy Lang

Huntsville Alabama

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Yea it is..

Tommy Lang (author) last month

I've done the same with my calipers. That kit is awesome.

Ed I last month

Nice and simple. Good job

K Pow 4 months ago

Yea it's a pain to clean, and my little helper is the greatest. Thanks!!

Tommy Lang (author) last year

Always wanted to clean inside my wheel, but i got no time for it unfortunately. Ur helper is awesome. 😁

Hasooon Al-lawati last year

MINI Cooper or car of choice

Brake Paint Kit

Floor Jack

Toothbrush

Cold Beverage

Bucket of water

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