Yes, another caliper painting question (sry)
07-10-2007, 09:35 AM
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Yes, another caliper painting question (sry)
I did a search of the forums and only found a couple of older threads that mentioned my issue, and there was never follow-ups to them, so I thought I'd post anew.
I would like to paint my calipers, but my car is Redfire in color and most red caliper paint that I've seen is much lighter and brighter than that and, I think, would clash with my more "candy apple" body color. So, my question is two-fold!
1) Any other color suggestions for the calipers? Would love to see some pics of what someone else with a Redfire has done.
2) Can the paint sold by companies such as PaintScratch.com - who produce perfect matches based upon the car's color code - be used on the calipers? I wouldn't think so, as their products are more designed for the actual car body - I would think you need something designed to stick on the surface of the calipers, plus withstand heat and road grime - but I don't always know what I'm talking about...haha.
Thanks guys, gals!
I would like to paint my calipers, but my car is Redfire in color and most red caliper paint that I've seen is much lighter and brighter than that and, I think, would clash with my more "candy apple" body color. So, my question is two-fold!
1) Any other color suggestions for the calipers? Would love to see some pics of what someone else with a Redfire has done.
2) Can the paint sold by companies such as PaintScratch.com - who produce perfect matches based upon the car's color code - be used on the calipers? I wouldn't think so, as their products are more designed for the actual car body - I would think you need something designed to stick on the surface of the calipers, plus withstand heat and road grime - but I don't always know what I'm talking about...haha.
Thanks guys, gals!
07-10-2007, 09:37 AM
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RE: Yes, another caliper painting question (sry)
07-10-2007, 09:45 AM
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RE: Yes, another caliper painting question (sry)
Black goes with ALL colors, never seen a Redfire caliper.......gold or bronze as alternates
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07-10-2007, 10:35 AM
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RE: Yes, another caliper painting question (sry)
I looked at the link Sherwood06GT posted, I'm going to have to hit up Checker Auto for the price on one of the Duplicolor kits.
I have an 06 Redfire 'Stang, I want to paint my calipers satin black but am hesitant - I've seen some really crappy jobs on calipers. Does anyone have pics of calipers painted with these types of kits? I'd love to see a satin black caliper job!
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I have an 06 Redfire 'Stang, I want to paint my calipers satin black but am hesitant - I've seen some really crappy jobs on calipers. Does anyone have pics of calipers painted with these types of kits? I'd love to see a satin black caliper job!
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07-10-2007, 11:59 AM
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RE: Yes, another caliper painting question (sry)
ORIGINAL: TinPony
Black goes with ALL colors, never seen a Redfire caliper.......gold or bronze as alternates
[IMG]local://upfiles/22630/39066ED538984EC79A4FD2217604A5F9.jpg[/IMG]
Black goes with ALL colors, never seen a Redfire caliper.......gold or bronze as alternates
[IMG]local://upfiles/22630/39066ED538984EC79A4FD2217604A5F9.jpg[/IMG]
07-10-2007, 01:52 PM
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RE: Yes, another caliper painting question (sry)
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I'm liking these "gold" suggestions. To go with the interior. (Tan just wouldn't cut it.)
I'm liking these "gold" suggestions. To go with the interior. (Tan just wouldn't cut it.)