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Jul 20, 2015 | 09:08 PM

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DiceCedes

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21 AMG GT Stealth Edition

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Originally Posted by FFXF1

DicesCedes - Looks like you got them painted! Are you pleased with the results? Noticed that you painted the bleed nipple. I removed mine for several reasons, but primarily because I saw others who painted theirs and after awhile the paint began to peel and looked like sh*t! I think you can use Vaseline to strip the rubber piece. More pics please!

Jul 20, 2015 | 09:16 PM

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21 AMG GT Stealth Edition

Yeah, I was reading about that and I was surprised it came back painted. Gonna ask the shop if they did anything special to paint or can I expect to look like you said.

I am pretty happy with the way it turned out. I thought the copper was going to be a little more metallic but really like the curved decals. That was a last minute switch that I am glad I did.

Jul 21, 2015 | 03:53 AM

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looks amazing love the color and the rims

Jul 21, 2015 | 09:11 AM

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Man that color looks nice behind those HRE's! Really pops! Good call on the curved AMG decals - looks sharp. Great job my friend!

Jul 21, 2015 | 09:33 PM

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21 AMG GT Stealth Edition

Thanks everyone for the replies to the picture request, input and feedback. I waited like 2 years to do this and happy with the results. The copper takes a little getting used to behind satin charcoal but it does stand out. Probably would look better behind an all black wheel. I will post how the paint is holding up in a few months.

Nov 13, 2015 | 10:14 PM

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21 AMG GT Stealth Edition

<a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/135867098@N08/22580525687/in/dateposted-public/" title="classic caps2"><img src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/706/22580525687_f768b705e9_b.jpg" width="1024" height="683" alt="classic caps2"></a>

Changed the caps and took a pic of the caliper.