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Old Sep 25, 2008 | 07:59 PM
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This year, I plan to RE-Paint my calipers. Black of course.
I think this time I'll add some clear for durability and shiny-ness.
What do you all think? Clear or no clear???

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Old Sep 25, 2008 | 08:19 PM
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I think you should just get them powdercoated and not worry about it again.

How are things in Lexington?

Ive got a winter project planned too, but its a on a larger scale, and Im still not sure if its going to happen.
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Old Sep 25, 2008 | 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Silver99v6
I think you should just get them powdercoated and not worry about it again.

How are things in Lexington?

Ive got a winter project planned too, but its a on a larger scale, and Im still not sure if its going to happen.
vetteshop does them in black. looks great!!!
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Originally Posted by Silver99v6
I think you should just get them powdercoated and not worry about it again.

How are things in Lexington?

Ive got a winter project planned too, but its a on a larger scale, and Im still not sure if its going to happen.
Been wondering why you've been stocking up on VY paint....
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Old Sep 25, 2008 | 08:32 PM
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Been wondering why you've been stocking up on VY paint....
Yep... Dutch boy is going to draw a mural of your car on fire inside Dave's shop, but thats my other winter project.
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I agree. Get them powdercoated.
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Old Sep 26, 2008 | 08:10 PM
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I painted mine, came out very good, however I am planning to to have them powdercoated. It's just better.
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I agree. Get them powdercoated.
A core swap mean little down time...
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Ha Ha, You guys are too funny.
Just not sure I want to spend that kind of $ on caliper paint. Sort of on the fence but not sure I want to mess with removing them and then bleeding the brakes, etc, etc...
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