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    5/16/2013 8:43 PM  #1

    6sally6
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    Wanna paint my new calipers...........

    Since I'm planning new Torque Thrust rims I want to sorta spiff it up with a trick colored caliper. So when I'm zoooming down the boulevard folks can appreciate my cool disc brake set-up.
    What color ya'll like? Tungsten Gray car with gray TT's. RED?!.....BLUE?!... PINK....(I'm very secure with my manhood!!)
    Let's play........let's-squirt-Sal's- Cal's!!!!!!
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    5/16/2013 8:51 PM  #2

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    Re: Wanna paint my new calipers...........

    For those calipers there can only be one color... bowtie Orange
     

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    5/16/2013 8:54 PM  #3

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    Re: Wanna paint my new calipers...........

    MustangSteve wrote:

    For those calipers there can only be one color... bowtie Orange
     

     
    BOLOGNA!!!!!!! Now everybody will know!
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    5/16/2013 8:56 PM  #4

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    Re: Wanna paint my new calipers...........

    I painted mine red about 6 years ago, and they should probably be done again now. Orange would look good also, LOL.

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    5/16/2013 10:33 PM  #5

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    Re: Wanna paint my new calipers...........

    think about something between a darker red to burgundy

    Last edited by steve s. (5/16/2013 10:33 PM)

     

    5/17/2013 6:25 AM  #6

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    Re: Wanna paint my new calipers...........

    I had painted mine old ford blue from rustoleum but it just didnt look right.  Ended up painting them cast aluminum from rustoleum.

    paint one and just slip it on and put the wheel on to see how it looks

     

    5/17/2013 7:35 AM  #7

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    Re: Wanna paint my new calipers...........

    Red, black or cast blast depending on the what color your car is.
     Duplicolor makes a caliper paint that is excelent, it flows out perfectly smmoth with a high long lasting gloss that rivals powder coat. It seems impervious to brake dust as well. All four of mine have been done for about five years and still look freshly done.

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    5/17/2013 9:59 AM  #8

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    Re: Wanna paint my new calipers...........

    I am kind of liking Brake Dust dark grey

     

    5/17/2013 10:27 AM  #9

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    Re: Wanna paint my new calipers...........

    Had mine powdercoated Burgandy. I have been looking for a long time for an idea on what color I wanted and the red ones just seem to be too bright and just stands out too much IMO. I like the look and it does not stand out. Certainly will compliment the Sterling Grey Metallic paint and Black Boss stripes that are going on the car.

     

    5/17/2013 1:46 PM  #10

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    Yeller! Can't miss that from 200ft!

    (Pinto!)
     

    5/17/2013 3:16 PM  #11

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    Re: Wanna paint my new calipers...........

    Do they have to be a solid color or could we go with stripes or pokadot. 

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    5/17/2013 6:01 PM  #12

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    Re: Wanna paint my new calipers...........

    Mike, Stick with a classic.
    Paint'em to match a can of "Colt 45",  that'd even beat the chebby Orange.
    Yer Buddy
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    5/18/2013 5:22 PM  #13

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    Re: Wanna paint my new calipers...........

    Well........got'um painted (hoe-er red) Really pop with the TT rims.  Haven't let it down on the ground butt.......looks like there won't be any backspace/fender rub issues! Fangerz-crossed!!
    6sal6

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    5/18/2013 8:51 PM  #14

    steve s.
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    Re: Wanna paint my new calipers...........

    pictures, man, pictures. it didnt happen unless we can see it!

     

     

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