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Old 06-27-2015, 09:35 AM
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Painted my calipers in apple red
Hey guys just wanted to share how my brakes came out after paint















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How'd you keep the AMG logo on there so perfectly?
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Thanks guys i got vinyl decals from oneighty a local shop

Painted it with apple red then 2k clear
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WOW. That looks super good
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Are these a schoolgirl legs.., Looks AMAZING..

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Looks like you're due for some new pads soon
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Awesome job. can u do mine ??? Lol
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Looks great.

Please tell me you painted the hubs afterwards?
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looks as if you're missing the bearing covers too
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looks as if you're missing the bearing covers too
What's that?
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wow looks great! can you share more product details? would be awesome if you could post a DIY
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Looks like the rest of your hub needs some work as well. Good job on the calipers! Very nice looking
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What's that?
in the very center of the wheel there is a cap that protects from dust and dirt.....don't see it in these shots, on that one pictured anyway
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in the very center of the wheel there is a cap that protects from dust and dirt.....don't see it in these shots, on that one pictured anyway
Doesn't exist on this car.
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Agree - very well done - looks great!!.


Now you need proper 2-piece rotors though..........
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Wow, that is the best DIY brake calipe rpaint job I have seen. Looks like they were powdercoated man. Amazing work. Thanks for sharing!
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Thanks guys next week i will be removing the wheels to clean them apply a coat of pinnacle black label wheel coating, and i will also be applying it to the calipers to help keep them clean and i will take some more photos

Also i will be doing brakes on my m6 in a few weeks i can do diy and a video guide
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Awesome job! Not sure if you realize, but you have one set with the old AMG logo, and one set with the newer 2012+ slanted A logo. Still, great job!
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Where do you live?! I totally would pay you to do mine in yellow. Those look great!
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Those are damn sexy, great job!! I would have thought you got them PCd if I didn't know. Excellent job.


The Bill 7 Ted meme put it over the top.
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