Caliper paint for 03 AE
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Racer
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From: Palmer Alaska
Caliper paint for 03 AE
Yeah, I know that Mike can powder coat my calipers (and does a great job) and eventually I want to do that, but for this year it looks like I'm going to have to paint them if I want have something other than stock. SO, anyone found something that works that is at least complimentary to an AE? I'd prefer to not have Z06 caliper red. 
Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13-'14-'15
You could go with Black calipers and then paint the Corvette script and rotor cap/hat thingy a matching body color.... Not sure if the rotor hat area is too hot for regular paint though, but if you don't race I bet it will hold up.
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Racer
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That's what I'm hoping to find. Something near the body color that will stand up to brake heat.
Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13-'14-'15
I haven't seen any high temp that matches your color. I was suggesting using the black brake caliper paint and then painting the script with regular touch-up paint for your Vette. It should hold up fine as long as you aren't racing...
Instructor
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From: Department H (U.S. Branch) Western MA
no need for high temp paint. the calipers do not get that hot. your hood probably gets hotter during the summer. use whatever paint you want. body color will look nice. whatever you do, don't do red (waaay too common).
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hey, there is a Dupli-color Metalcast anodized paint emc200 red that will match very well. you must use the grey primer under it to make it work. i'm going to do mine probably next month. gotta have temp above 50 f for them to dry properly
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St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13-'14-'15
Why thank you! 
And here's how it looks on the IPC with the UVs on;
It is just alittle dark, but works well at night...
Last edited by tstar; Mar 10, 2007 at 01:59 PM.
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Racer
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From: Palmer Alaska
Thanks, I'll see if I can find that somewhere. Mines stored in the garage, so temps shouldn't be a problem.
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Yeah, I know that Mike can powder coat my calipers (and does a great job) and eventually I want to do that, but for this year it looks like I'm going to have to paint them if I want have something other than stock. SO, anyone found something that works that is at least complimentary to an AE? I'd prefer to not have Z06 caliper red.
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