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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 10:02 AM
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What do you guys think of me painting my calipers white/or any other colors? Do you guys know of any good caliper paint that's easy to clean??
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 12:49 PM
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IMHO. Paint it silver. Red too boy racer-ish , White to match really doesnt make sense it will Turn black.
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 07:43 PM
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Do you know of any good paint?
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by mugsy415
Do you know of any good paint?
Hey mugsy...if you do it get it powdercoated. A bit more expensive but it will last longer than paint. If you DIY it then make sure the calipers are prepped clean completely. I'm no DIY so I paid to have them powdercoated.


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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 08:04 PM
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How much for that. I won't do it myself either, just want the paint to take 2 get it done
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Old Jan 15, 2008 | 02:54 AM
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How much for that. I won't do it myself either, just want the paint to take 2 get it done
Make it yellow
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Old Jan 15, 2008 | 03:55 PM
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I say either red or silver. I myself will paint mine red and put the amg stickers on. My denali has Baer brakes on 24's and the caliper is red so I wanna match it.
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Old Jan 15, 2008 | 06:32 PM
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you can use Engine block or Exhaust (hi-Heat) spray paint. Just Clean the caliper really well. I use brake cleaner first and a wire brush. brake cleaner will still have some oil film residue. Then use windex to get all the oil off. Let it dry and paint away.
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 08:10 AM
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Dude, powdercoat! It's a Mercedes Benz not a VW!
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