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Old Mar 10, 2008 | 06:26 PM
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Need recommendations in NY for brake caliper painters

Hey guys I just recently bought a set of C32 AMG brake calipers for my white 01 c240 the paint on them is not in the best of conditions so I was wondering if any members in the New York area ever paint their brake calipers and could recommend a place where I could do the same. As for the color, I am planning to get, them painted the stock silver or if you guys had, any ideas or recommendations please let me know your thoughts on it. I know rareamg did his in yellow (and it looks super nice) but I dont know how nice that would look on a white car. Thanks for the help everyone.
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Old Mar 10, 2008 | 06:44 PM
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do it yourself....$50 G2 paint kit and $10 for AMG decals
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Old Mar 10, 2008 | 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by rlee02135
do it yourself....$50 G2 paint kit and $10 for AMG decals
From the quotes Ive been getting from different places I think Iam leaning more that way.
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Old Mar 10, 2008 | 09:51 PM
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if u want to get it done. Mobile Addictions. PM me and i'll get you info
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Old Mar 10, 2008 | 09:56 PM
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Originally Posted by romz
From the quotes Ive been getting from different places I think Iam leaning more that way.
What's the range they quote you?
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Old Mar 10, 2008 | 10:22 PM
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Originally Posted by coin
What's the range they quote you?
I got quotes that range in the of $200.
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Old Mar 10, 2008 | 11:23 PM
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just do it yourself. Its even easier since there not even on the car yet. Just buy low grind sand paper. High temp engine primer and high temp engine paint.

sand paint off, 3 layers of primer, 3 layers of paint and your done.

i would say 3hrs max and less then $40.
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Old Mar 11, 2008 | 01:18 AM
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Another vote on doing it yourself.
I would buy one of the kits with the spray paint, as long as you spray it on from FAR AWAY so that you get LIGHT coats and let it dry between, you really cant screw it up!! Even if it comes out less than perfect, it will be pretty hard to notice small imperfections considering where it's going to be located.
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Old Mar 11, 2008 | 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by romz
I got quotes that range in the of $200.
easy DIY since the Caliper is not on the car... hey do you still want the Impact Strips???
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Old Mar 11, 2008 | 11:01 AM
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easy DIY since the Caliper is not on the car... hey do you still want the Impact Strips???
Hey Mike yes I still want them. Iam tied up in the same situation you are. School is kickin *** and its my last semister also, Iam putting everything I got into this semister. So hopefully begining of May if you dont mind holding on to them until then.
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Old Mar 11, 2008 | 11:36 AM
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kool no problem do your thing Sir and good luck with school Education FIRST!!! lol
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