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Nov 19, 2009 | 08:55 PM

#26

BLKCLK550

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Nov 19, 2009 | 10:05 PM

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howardyudoing

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yellow with black rims on a w203

Dec 2, 2009 | 03:59 PM

#28

Peabody

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Ugh, I'm having a serious internal debate with myself over this issue... I really want to paint my calipers red, but my entire car is coming out silver and black. The red caliper is classic, and always stands out though.. and I really am conflicted now with the advice that leaving the taillights red will balance it out.. I was planning on having my tail lights sprayed with blackout at the same time!

Someone help me set my head straight on this one.

Dec 2, 2009 | 05:54 PM

#29

Sportstick

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Another round of ICE

High metalflake content silver, as a small, but eye-catching accent.

Dec 2, 2009 | 08:22 PM

#30

fweiss

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I repainted them silver....here are the pics

Dec 3, 2009 | 03:01 AM

#31

Peabody

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Sportstick

High metalflake content silver, as a small, but eye-catching accent.

Every instinct has been telling me silver, but everytime I see a red caliper I just like it. Those calipers do look nicie fweiss.

Mar 9, 2011 | 05:31 PM

#32

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bump...anymore pictures from others with painted calipers?

Mar 9, 2011 | 05:45 PM

#33

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Mar 9, 2011 | 06:10 PM

#34

AkaSigFreak

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Quote:

Originally Posted by aprince2die4

bump...anymore pictures from others with painted calipers?

Quote:

Originally Posted by AZN Optics

Mike-You don't count as "painted calipers". You are so far beyond it makes me sick.

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Mar 9, 2011 | 06:43 PM

#35

blue00r6

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The only bad part about painting our calipers red is that it shows off how dinky they are

otherwise I like the red look but it really only makes my heart skip a beat when they are some beefy red brembos

Mar 9, 2011 | 07:37 PM

#36

aprince2die4

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Quote:

Originally Posted by AZN Optics

Very nice!

Quote:

Originally Posted by AkaSigFreak

Mike-You don't count as "painted calipers". You are so far beyond it makes me sick.

Looks good...Any chips, fading or flaking with the duplicolor so far?

Mar 9, 2011 | 07:40 PM

#37

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Quote:

Originally Posted by blue00r6

The only bad part about painting our calipers red is that it shows off how dinky they are

otherwise I like the red look but it really only makes my heart skip a beat when they are some beefy red brembos

I don't think they look THAT small, but NOTHING compares to a set of Brembos.

Mar 9, 2011 | 07:43 PM

#38

AkaSigFreak

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Originally Posted by aprince2die4

Very nice!
Looks good...Any chips, fading or flaking with the duplicolor so far?

None. I have used the sprays in the past, but this was my first time with the brush-on kit. I painted them almost 2 years ago and they look like the first day.

Mar 9, 2011 | 07:46 PM

#39

omgitselaine

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I've been wanting to paint my calipers for years now so i guess it'll be my first thing to do once Spring arrives

Mar 9, 2011 | 07:51 PM

#40

aprince2die4

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Quote:

Originally Posted by AkaSigFreak

None. I have used the sprays in the past, but this was my first time with the brush-on kit. I painted them almost 2 years ago and they look like the first day.

Quote:

Originally Posted by omgitselaine

I've been wanting to paint my calipers for years now so i guess it'll be my first thing to do once Spring arrives

I have the same kit sitting in the garage just havent come around to it yet. Only have one jack and no stands so I'll have to do one at a time which is whats been putting me off..

Mar 9, 2011 | 08:01 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by AkaSigFreak

Mike-You don't count as "painted calipers". You are so far beyond it makes me sick.

lol. Ok, how about these. Painted with G2 Caliper paint as I was testing out the white caliper look before pulling the trigger. I actually still have these if anyone is interested in brakes, pads, rotors used for about 1k miles.

Mar 10, 2011 | 12:26 PM

#42

Arjy

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once i have my OZs on my next big step is to paint my calipers orange/gold like the carbon break package on the sls

Mar 10, 2011 | 03:08 PM

#43

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Originally Posted by Arjy

once i have my OZs on my next big step is to paint my calipers orange/gold like the carbon break package on the sls

Where did you find the metallic orange/gold high-temp paint? That will look amazing!

Mar 10, 2011 | 03:11 PM

#44

AkaSigFreak

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Quote:

Originally Posted by aprince2die4

I have the same kit sitting in the garage just havent come around to it yet. Only have one jack and no stands so I'll have to do one at a time which is whats been putting me off..

I only had one jack too. It didn't take too long and I allowed for drying between coats and followed directions closely.
DO IT!

Mar 10, 2011 | 03:13 PM

#45

Arjy

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Quote:

Originally Posted by AkaSigFreak

Where did you find the metallic orange/gold high-temp paint? That will look amazing!

i havent looked around yet, but im going to bring it up with the garage i go to and see if they can help me out

Mar 23, 2011 | 10:08 AM

#46

Cpbball3

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Hey guys I just recieved 5 spoke wheels in the mail. Going to put them on my car but first I would like to paint the calipers and get rid of some of the rust from the part behind the caliper (sorry I don't know the correct name for that part).

How can I do this?

I think I am going to go with gray to match the color of the rim. What type of spray paint should I use. Also, is it possible to paint the other part too so it is all gray (I am guessing not!)? Thanks guys! lol..

Mar 23, 2011 | 11:17 AM

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May 20, 2011 | 07:46 PM

#48

ohjasony

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Sup Guys, some1 needs to create a DIY for painted calipers...I'm considering this as well.
Did you guys remove the calipers or just paint them on the car?

May 20, 2011 | 08:11 PM

#49

AkaSigFreak

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1. Clean,Clean,Clean your brakes with Brake Cleaner
2. Masked off the discs, the dust guards and other brake components
3. Slide a piece of paper under the pads
4. Buy an assortment of decent brush from Home Depot/Lowes and take your time applying. Don't use the crappy brush that comes in the kit. The bristles will start to fall out and it will drive you insane
5. Follow directions regarding multiple coats
6. Do not install wheels until paint has set

Jul 9, 2011 | 11:21 AM

#50

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I have AMG logo stickers for the calipers in the proper sizes for front and rear if anyone is painting or powdercoating there calipers. I have them available in yellow, white, red and black.

$12.00/set