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Old 09-09-2010, 09:44 PM
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What color should I paint my calipers?
I was thinking red or black. Im open to different colors as well just no pink or purple bs


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Im thinking red on the Vdub
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Im thinking red on the Vdub
I usually paint my calipers red or black.
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I'm thinking black to match the car.
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Old 09-09-2010, 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by bbrewbaker
I'm thinking black to match the car.
I dunno, is it too much black?
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pink
Um no
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I know its not a Vdub but its close. I painted these for a customer
Rotors and calipers were covered in rust before I did this



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Originally Posted by DarkCobalt13
I know its not a Vdub but its close. I painted these for a customer



That looks good
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Old 09-09-2010, 10:14 PM
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How about blue?
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Originally Posted by Tommyp2010
How about blue?
the blue caliper paint seems to more of a neon blue. So I dunno.
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Old 09-09-2010, 10:24 PM
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gold?
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gold?
Not with gunmetal rims.
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hmmmm best bet would be red than i think
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hmmmm best bet would be red than i think
probly so or black..
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how about gunmetal? should be able to find a matching spray paint.. unless your using specific caliper paint
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red would look sexy
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Originally Posted by padlock
how about gunmetal? should be able to find a matching spray paint.. unless your using specific caliper paint
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red would look sexy
Thatgs what I am always doing black or red. I kinda wanted something different The gunmetal would look sick. I dunno. I think thats what I will go with.
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