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Old Feb 19, 2011 | 11:11 AM
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AMG Powdercoated Red Calipers

Just this cosmetic change to these AMG calipers.... Silver to Red
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Old Mar 13, 2011 | 09:54 PM
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What brand of paint did you use. Love the red!
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Old Mar 14, 2011 | 09:02 AM
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It's called Massey Red made by Prism Powder, identical to the Brembo Red
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Old Mar 14, 2011 | 12:34 PM
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whats the cost to do this? is rebuilding the calipers after req.?
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Old Mar 14, 2011 | 12:57 PM
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Can't wait to see how they look on the ride.
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The rebuild is needed because you have to take apart the calipers and prep them before they are baked and cured. The cost to powdercoat is $175 plus the rebuild.
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who did the powdercoat ? and who did the rebuild? i was quoted 375$for a complete powdercoat and they would rebuild them if i provide the kits
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Midwest Calipers did it all
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scarborough canada? is that you? mwc=midwest calipers? i sent a quote request
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