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Old Mar 13, 2007 | 10:07 PM
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Hey guys! I was hoping to paint my caplipers, hats, and rotor edge in the next two weeks and can't decide on a color. I was hoping anyone with their caplipers painted could post pics. I am leaning towards a glossy black, yellow, or silver. I am open to all colors so please post pics. Thanks.
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Old Mar 13, 2007 | 10:08 PM
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Old Mar 13, 2007 | 10:24 PM
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Don't have a pic handy, but with a black car, red calipers would look outstanding. I know lots of people have red calipers, but it's a great color for them.
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Old Mar 13, 2007 | 10:33 PM
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Black on a pewter car is classy.
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Old Mar 13, 2007 | 10:33 PM
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Old Mar 13, 2007 | 10:34 PM
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I vote red... (original, I know)

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Old Mar 13, 2007 | 11:08 PM
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Old Mar 13, 2007 | 11:11 PM
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Old Mar 13, 2007 | 11:12 PM
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I am partial to red calipers as they realy stand out, but if your going for an all black look that would be nice too!
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Old Mar 13, 2007 | 11:43 PM
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black and silver
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 12:05 AM
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 12:37 AM
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Whats the best thing you can buy to paint them with.

Mine are going to be red within a few weeks
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 12:47 AM
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I used the Dupli-Color Caliper paint kit and hi heat silver. The kit has everything you need.
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 09:19 AM
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If your going to paint I think red is the way to go, however here is another option

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I used the Dupli-Color Caliper paint kit and hi heat silver. The kit has everything you need.
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 10:31 PM
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Ok have a question. We just had my wifes 99 vette painted a dark charcoal gray.

What color would you suggest for the calipers?

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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 10:34 PM
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went black on mine - but considering changing..
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 10:42 PM
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I was considering Red but then I thought with the new Y2K chrome thin spokes we are putting on it maybe silver. Her accent color on the interior will be silver.
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Old Mar 14, 2007 | 10:56 PM
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Red is required by law in most of the lower 48 states!
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