Blurple Calipers
03-04-2011, 09:58 AM
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get em powdercoated
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03-04-2011, 10:00 AM
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On a blue bolt, I would go with either white or blue.
You don't want to match the calipers with the lights, that would look tacky. I would also recommend you tint the lights a bit and maybe paint the rims a flat black.
On a blue bolt, I would go with either white or blue.
You don't want to match the calipers with the lights, that would look tacky. I would also recommend you tint the lights a bit and maybe paint the rims a flat black.
You don't want to match the calipers with the lights, that would look tacky. I would also recommend you tint the lights a bit and maybe paint the rims a flat black.
On a blue bolt, I would go with either white or blue.
You don't want to match the calipers with the lights, that would look tacky. I would also recommend you tint the lights a bit and maybe paint the rims a flat black.
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03-04-2011, 10:03 AM
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On a blue bolt, I would go with either white or blue.
You don't want to match the calipers with the lights, that would look tacky. I would also recommend you tint the lights a bit and maybe paint the rims a flat black.
On a blue bolt, I would go with either white or blue.
You don't want to match the calipers with the lights, that would look tacky. I would also recommend you tint the lights a bit and maybe paint the rims a flat black.
You don't want to match the calipers with the lights, that would look tacky. I would also recommend you tint the lights a bit and maybe paint the rims a flat black.
On a blue bolt, I would go with either white or blue.
You don't want to match the calipers with the lights, that would look tacky. I would also recommend you tint the lights a bit and maybe paint the rims a flat black.
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well my sig has mine removed.. but i still have the cobalt and the ss on mine. you can also paint the rear one, i have an extra one where i taped the chrome area and i used a metallic gray paint on it.(i can take a pic if u want) honestly for the front bowtie, you can color match it for your car and i think it would look good or maybe black or something. someone who has a blue car might have some better ideas.
03-04-2011, 10:59 AM
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Yes its pretty expensive, it will fast forever.
Some people swear by it, others prefer the cheaper route (spray can, paint etc.. themselves).
If you have the money and are just looking for one color on your rims, pay for powder coating.
Some people swear by it, others prefer the cheaper route (spray can, paint etc.. themselves).
If you have the money and are just looking for one color on your rims, pay for powder coating.
03-04-2011, 11:02 AM
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it lasts longer than paint which ussually has a 1 year lifespan. powdercoated can only be hurt by rocks and stuff that chip it. it is more expensive than paint but the durability is way up there along with the options for color.. technically if you wanted you could put a candy apple red on them. your best bet is to contact matt@hardway customs, i forgot what he charged me but he does alot for cobalt guys, calipers,tanks, rims, cam covers
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it lasts longer than paint which ussually has a 1 year lifespan. powdercoated can only be hurt by rocks and stuff that chip it. it is more expensive than paint but the durability is way up there along with the options for color.. technically if you wanted you could put a candy apple red on them. your best bet is to contact matt@hardway customs, i forgot what he charged me but he does alot for cobalt guys, calipers,tanks, rims, cam covers
03-04-2011, 11:07 AM
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well you the rear one u need tot ake off with fishing line and a hair dryer the front one just has two 7mm(i think) nuts... use painters tape to tape of the chrome part... scuff up the bowtie with some sandpaper, give them a couple light coats with spray paint. when it looks good give it a couple clear coats for durability.
03-04-2011, 11:08 AM
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well you the rear one u need tot ake off with fishing line and a hair dryer the front one just has two 7mm(i think) nuts... use painters tape to tape of the chrome part... scuff up the bowtie with some sandpaper, give them a couple light coats with spray paint. when it looks good give it a couple clear coats for durability.
03-04-2011, 11:09 AM
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i think if you go get it from crate engine depot it comes in spray form
here is the one i did with the metallic gray
paint is fine and cheap but plan on doing it yearly and you are limited to a select few colors (if you use actual caliper paint)
here is the one i did with the metallic gray
paint is fine and cheap but plan on doing it yearly and you are limited to a select few colors (if you use actual caliper paint)
03-04-2011, 11:14 AM
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Once you take it off how do you get it back on, does the sticky junk still work?