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Old 09-17-2007, 03:17 PM
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Default Caliper Paint... Need opinions/advice

I'm thinking about painting the calipers on my ms3, but I'm not sure what color would look best. Here is a pic of the car to give you an idea:
http://www.stratusphere.net/forums/i...egistry&id=347

Originally I was looking to go red , but after thinking it over, it might seem a little ricy/overdone. So what do you guys think would look best and what brand paint do you recommend? (I've heard the duplicolor caliper paint kits aren't that bad.)
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Old 09-17-2007, 03:23 PM
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Paint the calipers black.
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Old 09-17-2007, 06:12 PM
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I'm thinking about using the G2 epoxy caliper paint. It's a high gloss black, but I've heard from several people that it holds up expremely well compared to other paint types.
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Old 09-20-2007, 11:58 PM
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black or a darker silver
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Black is the way to go
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Gonna do em up black this weekend (weather permitting...)
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Here is a pic of one with the wheel off. still waiting for paint to dry fully before I put the wheels back on.
http://www.stratusphere.net/forums/i...ry_mod&id=5178
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Old 10-12-2007, 08:40 PM
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I would suggest waiting as long as possible to drive on them after your done. so that they dont flake off.
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Old 10-12-2007, 08:56 PM
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I waited about a day and a half... finished painting at 3pm saturday. I put the wheels back on late sat night and didn't drive it again until monday morning. So I should be alright... (knock on wood)
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