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Old Oct 1, 2012 | 06:42 PM
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Powdered Calipers

I am thinking of powdering the calipers yellow or candy blue. Does anyone have a shop to recommend? I am in the OC. And how much does it usually cost (labor included)

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Old Oct 2, 2012 | 02:30 AM
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I did it through the dealership (Laguna) and I think it was 150/200 per. Did a great job.
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Old Oct 2, 2012 | 02:37 AM
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Thanks. What about taking the rims/calipers off and stuff? Is that included in the cost?
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Old Oct 2, 2012 | 02:53 AM
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It's been a while but yea...everything....even gave me a loaner....
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Old Oct 2, 2012 | 03:07 AM
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sounds awesome. I'd be sure to pay a visit soon (maybe after my wrap :P)

what color did you go with on your calipers? don't you already have the red ones from PP or is the paint job for a different vehicle?
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When I talked to my dealer about powder coating they said that the caliper would have to be completely disassembled for the baking process. Afterward the caliper would have to be rebuilt. Did you guys come across the same directions or is there another method to do this? My dealer doesn't really have experience with this and hardly anyone in the Seattle area powder coats brakes so I'm looking for the best way to go about doing it.
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Old Oct 2, 2012 | 01:03 PM
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My dealer doesn't really have experience with this and hardly anyone in the Seattle area powder coats brakes so I'm looking for the best way to go about doing it.
Call Benchmark Motoring, (425) 614-4100 and ask them.
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Saw a CL63 they did in person and the paint quality was poor- lots of orange peel. No one in the area seems to do powder coating, only painting.
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It really was no big deal and this was for my CLS 63 NA...not my current TT. I said "should we paint these" and he asked "red or yellow"..lol...jumped in a loaner and had it back in 2 days. Now I did have to go to Ebay to get the AMG decals but that wasn't a big deal. Just do it first so you have them ready. I beat that car to hell and back and after 3 years they were perfect. They also did my wheels for me and same thing....looked great.
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