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04-19-2015, 08:02 AM

swtodd

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Painting calipers

How does everyone feel about painting brake calipers? And what colors .

04-19-2015, 08:55 AM

Choppertwo

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How does everyone feel about painting brake calipers? And what colors .

I painted mine red with duplicolor caliper paint kit, with brush.Pretty simple, take off your wheels and clean calipers, then paint.give yourself an afternoon or a full morning

04-19-2015, 01:01 PM

DRAGUL

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I did both of mine with the duplicolor paint. Just remember it is all in the prep.

04-19-2015, 01:52 PM

cruisin5268d

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Painted calipers look good if you do the proper prep work. Failure to prep and take your time will result with a crappy end result.

04-20-2015, 07:29 AM

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+1 ^^^

Prep is everything, good luck.

And welcome to the forum.

04-20-2015, 03:36 PM

swtodd

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Thanks for all the help. I'm going to go with a blue color. My car is black with black interior. I'm hoping it will be eye catching and a little different. I don't see much blue around.

04-20-2015, 04:24 PM

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Welcome!

04-23-2015, 06:48 AM

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Not the best pic, but painted mine orange to match the striping... I sprayed mine, take your time masking if ya do and be sure to use a high temp paint.