Finally got a pic

LukeD · 02-10-2004, 12:06 PM

Sorry its the typical driveway shot and it's bone stock but I love it anyway.

LukeD · 02-10-2004, 12:10 PM

Warning, only for those that dont get dizzy. (Does anyone know how to slow this down?)

ArcticGT · 02-10-2004, 12:13 PM

Time to start modding

LukeD · 02-10-2004, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ArcticGT
Time to start modding

Oh yes! It is looong overdue.

LukeD · 02-10-2004, 12:17 PM

Hey anyone know the cheapest place to get a brake capilar painting kit?

lildevil01GT · 02-10-2004, 12:27 PM

I have always used a high temp ceramic engine paint. You can get it at AutoZone or Advance Auto Parts. Works great and it's like $2 a can.

UNCTYPE-S · 02-10-2004, 12:59 PM

could do that or you can buy from here at www.partsforyourcar.com

here is the direct link to the caliper paint kit.
http://www.pfyc.com/store/merchant.m...ry_Code=GASUSP

LukeD · 02-10-2004, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by UNCTYPE-S
could do that or you can buy from here at www.partsforyourcar.com

here is the direct link to the caliper paint kit.
http://www.pfyc.com/store/merchant.m...ry_Code=GASUSP

Yeah I was thinking about that thanks. Its just I hate to spend $45 on that little bit. Is it a lot higher quality than the $2 can of engine paint?

GTluver · 02-10-2004, 02:18 PM

i bought a paint kit from stylincompacts.com $40 a can

...wish i had used the ones at autozone tho........not cuz they better but cheaper....

jbh1130 · 02-10-2004, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by LukeD
Yeah I was thinking about that thanks. Its just I hate to spend $45 on that little bit. Is it a lot higher quality than the $2 can of engine paint?

Nice ride man!

I got my caliper paint from pfyc...I think it's worth the money. It's been on my car now for about 6-7 months now and haven't had a problem....no fading, no chipping, no need to repaint!

LukeD · 02-10-2004, 03:56 PM

thanks jay

does anyone have pics of the cheap engine paint on their car?
If theirs a huge difference I'll go with pfyc but otherwise I might as well use my money on preformance mods.

AndyVTek · 02-10-2004, 04:14 PM

Correct me if I'm wrong, but those caliper kits come with directions and stuff to mask off parts, correct?

I bought the $2-$4 can of high temp. paint at Pep Boys, and it works fine. Not sure the difference in paint quality is worth the difference in price. My .02.

02-12-2004, 07:24 PM

Def stick with High Temp paint. It won't fade or flake if you prep the surface correctly (i.e. get rid of surface rust). This stuff is meant to take heat....hence high temp (like engine blocks and such).

I'm doing mine in the spring when it gets warmer.

Kdawg207 · 02-12-2004, 07:25 PM

02PONtiac! · 02-12-2004, 07:50 PM

Dude, just go and buy the engine paint from autozone. it's the same stuff as the PFYC paint. If your concerned about the paint coming off its all about the PREP JOB that you do. Heck, if you wanted to get lazy you could even get the paint from autozone and spray the paint into a bowl. then once it in the bowl get a model painting brush and paint it on that way. That's what I'm going to do next time. I don't want to waste my time masking shiznit off for like 3 hours.

LukeD · 02-13-2004, 01:46 AM

Got this at kragan yesterday. I forgot to get brake parts cleaner (for the prep) though. What kind is the best?

edit:

it looks like I only have 3 fingers.

LukeD · 02-13-2004, 01:49 AM

btw maybe while I'm at it I'll do the 3400 SFI lettering on my engine. Any tips for that?

02PONtiac! · 02-13-2004, 03:11 AM

There ya go dog! That's the stuff. It even has a dual tunnel ram small block on the front. You know it's gotta be good!

RiChWhA · 02-14-2004, 12:02 AM

thats the paint i bought, worked great. something else i did was bought high temp gloss to really make it shine. looked great. then winter hit, my car go toed into a gravel lot, and well, still looks pretty nice. definitely doin it again in the summer. im also thinking about the 3400 under the hood.

02-14-2004, 01:28 AM

Hey if I use the can with the "dual tunnel ram small block"
to do my 3400 .. do i get more horse-power than if i use a generic engine paint?

02-10-2004, 12:06 PM	#1
LukeD Hear it scream! AKA: Luke Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: California, Bay Area Age: 36 Posts: 924 Vehicle: 1999 Grand Am GT Sedan	Finally got a pic Sorry its the typical driveway shot and it's bone stock but I love it anyway. Attached Thumbnails __________________ 1999 Grand Am GT1 Sedan (Bright Red) -- CAI, SLP exhaust, MSD, DHP, TOG, P&P Upper and Lower, FFWD UD Pully, 42.5# injectors and RAM AIR, EATON style!

02-10-2004, 12:10 PM	#2
LukeD Hear it scream! AKA: Luke Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: California, Bay Area Age: 36 Posts: 924 Vehicle: 1999 Grand Am GT Sedan	Warning, only for those that dont get dizzy. (Does anyone know how to slow this down?) Attached Thumbnails __________________ 1999 Grand Am GT1 Sedan (Bright Red) -- CAI, SLP exhaust, MSD, DHP, TOG, P&P Upper and Lower, FFWD UD Pully, 42.5# injectors and RAM AIR, EATON style!

02-10-2004, 12:13 PM	#3
ArcticGT 6-Speeds of Fun AKA: Ryan Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Livonia, MI Age: 40 Posts: 631 Vehicle: '04 RSX Type S A-Spec	Time to start modding __________________ '04 Acura RSX Type S A-Spec

02-10-2004, 12:17 PM	#5
LukeD Hear it scream! AKA: Luke Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: California, Bay Area Age: 36 Posts: 924 Vehicle: 1999 Grand Am GT Sedan	Hey anyone know the cheapest place to get a brake capilar painting kit? __________________ 1999 Grand Am GT1 Sedan (Bright Red) -- CAI, SLP exhaust, MSD, DHP, TOG, P&P Upper and Lower, FFWD UD Pully, 42.5# injectors and RAM AIR, EATON style!

02-10-2004, 02:18 PM	#9
GTluver newest hobby... Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Milwaukee WI Age: 43 Posts: 1,038 Vehicle: 2000 GA GT1 Sedan	i bought a paint kit from stylincompacts.com $40 a can ...wish i had used the ones at autozone tho........not cuz they better but cheaper.... __________________ Siquio

02-10-2004, 12:27 PM	#6
lildevil01GT naughty...but nice AKA: Kristan Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Topeka, KS Age: 36 Posts: 39 Vehicle: 2001 Grand Am GT Coupe	I have always used a high temp ceramic engine paint. You can get it at AutoZone or Advance Auto Parts. Works great and it's like $2 a can.

02-10-2004, 12:59 PM	#7
UNCTYPE-S GAGT - Junkie AKA: Jim Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: CHICAGO Posts: 5,517 Vehicle: 09 G37x Coupe	could do that or you can buy from here at www.partsforyourcar.com here is the direct link to the caliper paint kit. http://www.pfyc.com/store/merchant.m...ry_Code=GASUSP

02-10-2004, 03:56 PM	#11
LukeD Hear it scream! AKA: Luke Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: California, Bay Area Age: 36 Posts: 924 Vehicle: 1999 Grand Am GT Sedan	thanks jay does anyone have pics of the cheap engine paint on their car? If theirs a huge difference I'll go with pfyc but otherwise I might as well use my money on preformance mods. __________________ 1999 Grand Am GT1 Sedan (Bright Red) -- CAI, SLP exhaust, MSD, DHP, TOG, P&P Upper and Lower, FFWD UD Pully, 42.5# injectors and RAM AIR, EATON style!

02-10-2004, 04:14 PM	#12
AndyVTek I just crush a lot. AKA: Andrew Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Age: 37 Posts: 554 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT1	Correct me if I'm wrong, but those caliper kits come with directions and stuff to mask off parts, correct? I bought the $2-$4 can of high temp. paint at Pep Boys, and it works fine. Not sure the difference in paint quality is worth the difference in price. My .02.

02-12-2004, 07:24 PM	#13
Hexx Guest Posts: n/a	Def stick with High Temp paint. It won't fade or flake if you prep the surface correctly (i.e. get rid of surface rust). This stuff is meant to take heat....hence high temp (like engine blocks and such). I'm doing mine in the spring when it gets warmer.

02-12-2004, 07:50 PM	#15
02PONtiac! Fake Oakleys 4 sale! AKA: Bob Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Riverside California Age: 44 Posts: 532 Vehicle: 2002 silver GT1 sedan	Dude, just go and buy the engine paint from autozone. it's the same stuff as the PFYC paint. If your concerned about the paint coming off its all about the PREP JOB that you do. Heck, if you wanted to get lazy you could even get the paint from autozone and spray the paint into a bowl. then once it in the bowl get a model painting brush and paint it on that way. That's what I'm going to do next time. I don't want to waste my time masking shiznit off for like 3 hours. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/436065

02-13-2004, 01:46 AM	#16
LukeD Hear it scream! AKA: Luke Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: California, Bay Area Age: 36 Posts: 924 Vehicle: 1999 Grand Am GT Sedan	Got this at kragan yesterday. I forgot to get brake parts cleaner (for the prep) though. What kind is the best? edit: it looks like I only have 3 fingers. Attached Thumbnails __________________ 1999 Grand Am GT1 Sedan (Bright Red) -- CAI, SLP exhaust, MSD, DHP, TOG, P&P Upper and Lower, FFWD UD Pully, 42.5# injectors and RAM AIR, EATON style!

02-13-2004, 01:49 AM	#17
LukeD Hear it scream! AKA: Luke Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: California, Bay Area Age: 36 Posts: 924 Vehicle: 1999 Grand Am GT Sedan	btw maybe while I'm at it I'll do the 3400 SFI lettering on my engine. Any tips for that? __________________ 1999 Grand Am GT1 Sedan (Bright Red) -- CAI, SLP exhaust, MSD, DHP, TOG, P&P Upper and Lower, FFWD UD Pully, 42.5# injectors and RAM AIR, EATON style!

02-13-2004, 03:11 AM	#18
02PONtiac! Fake Oakleys 4 sale! AKA: Bob Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Riverside California Age: 44 Posts: 532 Vehicle: 2002 silver GT1 sedan	There ya go dog! That's the stuff. It even has a dual tunnel ram small block on the front. You know it's gotta be good! __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/436065

02-14-2004, 12:02 AM	#19
RiChWhA The Chosen One Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Iowa Age: 36 Posts: 130 Vehicle: 1999 GT Coupe	thats the paint i bought, worked great. something else i did was bought high temp gloss to really make it shine. looked great. then winter hit, my car go toed into a gravel lot, and well, still looks pretty nice. definitely doin it again in the summer. im also thinking about the 3400 under the hood. __________________ Where are the Iowa people?

02-14-2004, 01:28 AM	#20
Clyde Guest Posts: n/a	Hey if I use the can with the "dual tunnel ram small block" to do my 3400 .. do i get more horse-power than if i use a generic engine paint?

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