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Feb 13, 2008 | 12:55 AM

UKXPAT

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Colored Rotor Hats?

Hey Guys,

I was one of the ones who did received the rotors and pads albeit after A LOAD off hassle but was thinking about painting my rotor hats. I have a 2004 CE LMB and was thinking of going with black hats but have toyed with the idea of blue and red? I've Photoshop'd some colors so please let me know your thoughts.

SeaLawyer, I hope you don't mind me using your pic???

1st Choice: Black

2nd Choice: Blue

3rd Choice: Red

Feb 13, 2008 | 04:15 AM

Oldvetter

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I painted mine high temp (1200 degrees) rusteleum (sp?) silver/aluminum. Compliments Polished thin spoke wheels.

I think black would look good too, jmho.

BTW, I have Nassau Blue C5 and did duplicolor's Blue calipers. Not an exact match, but look good and have held up (4 coats).

Feb 13, 2008 | 04:20 AM

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First choice would be black, but the blue would be a close second.

Feb 13, 2008 | 05:56 AM

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Blue looks awesome

Feb 13, 2008 | 07:07 AM

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I think the blue would look sharp on your car

And the red was a great help...My husband has a mag red vert and he wants to do the same thing---that pic was just perfect for him

Feb 13, 2008 | 07:29 AM

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Black first choice, but blue is a really close second.

Feb 13, 2008 | 09:22 AM

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If they're zinc dipped I'd leave them alone.

Feb 13, 2008 | 09:31 AM

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Are you going to do the calipers too?
I'd think they would ollk good matching the rotars.

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Blue then red

Feb 13, 2008 | 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by guppie

Blue looks awesome

paint em blue! ...

Feb 13, 2008 | 09:42 AM

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Nice PS work

I like the blue to match your car

Feb 13, 2008 | 09:50 AM

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Any would be a good choice. How much do you want them to be noticed?

Feb 13, 2008 | 09:54 AM

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Any color other than black or silver will detract from your wheels, IMHO.

Feb 13, 2008 | 10:12 AM

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I'd say black.

Feb 13, 2008 | 10:25 AM

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JohnTheStigGalt

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no problem! Nice job with the PS... My choice would be either black or silver...

Feb 13, 2008 | 10:32 AM

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For a blue Vette, I'd go with black.

Feb 13, 2008 | 10:44 AM

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I like blue and I really like the look of those rotors. I wonder how the zinc coating holds up against rust...anyone have these on long enough to know?

Feb 13, 2008 | 10:51 AM

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DevilMan02

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Originally Posted by steve8

I'd say black.

Don't go so crazy with blue just because that's the color of your car. It is possible to have too much of a good thing.

Black would go better than red. I'd go black hats and red calipar.

Feb 13, 2008 | 11:09 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jrose7004

If they're zinc dipped I'd leave them alone.

You raise a good point! Wonder how/if the paint would effect the zinc finish???

Feb 13, 2008 | 11:10 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by btchn99

I think the blue would look sharp on your car

And the red was a great help...My husband has a mag red vert and he wants to do the same thing---that pic was just perfect for him

Thanks for the compliments and glad I could help

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