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Old Jul 26, 2007 | 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by shortylow50
how do you think blue calipers would look on a black sedan?
IMHO - why bring more attention to the tiny stock calipers? not much to show off there...may bring "ooh's" and "ahh's" from unfamiliar eye, but will be laughed upon my most car enthusiasts.
 
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Old Jul 26, 2007 | 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by aHero4Eternity
good idea for those who don't wanna spend big bucks, but i would never want to intentionally show off or bring more attention to the tiny stock (non-brembo) calipers. if i painted them, i'd paint them black..
blue calipers would look cool....but on a NON oem set. having said that, it's yr ride
 
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Old Jul 26, 2007 | 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by aHero4Eternity
good idea for those who don't wanna spend big bucks, but i would never want to intentionally show off or bring more attention to the tiny stock (non-brembo) calipers. if i painted them, i'd paint them black..
+1 verbatim (sp?)
 
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Old Jul 27, 2007 | 01:01 AM
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im doing rotora rotors and i was thinking about painting the calipers and adding the infiniti lettering...any tips
 
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Old Jul 28, 2007 | 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by turkish83
im doing rotora rotors and i was thinking about painting the calipers and adding the infiniti lettering...any tips
Are you serious?
 
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Old Jul 29, 2007 | 12:40 AM
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i was thinking about it...why not?
 
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Old Jul 29, 2007 | 12:44 AM
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Originally Posted by turkish83
i was thinking about it...why not?
it's your car, so it's your choice.

but i agree with gilley on this one. painted calipers w/ infiniti lettering on them looks...cheesy. it'd be different if you had larger calipers. then you might be able to pull off the infiniti lettering. if i'm not mistaken, the new g37 will come with a 4/2 bbk and will have infiniti on the calipers.
 
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Old Jul 29, 2007 | 12:47 AM
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i'd do it, yeah it looks a little ricey on regular calipers but if you've got big calipers and you dont want them lookin like everyone elses then by all means go for it
 
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Old Jul 29, 2007 | 12:55 AM
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Originally Posted by ScubaSteve312
i'd do it, yeah it looks a little ricey on regular calipers but if you've got big calipers and you dont want them lookin like everyone elses then by all means go for it
if you've got "big" calipers from a BBK, then they should already be colored, lol. and i'd powder coat a BBK...i wouldn't paint it.
 
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Old Jul 29, 2007 | 01:18 AM
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Originally Posted by aHero4Eternity
if you've got "big" calipers from a BBK, then they should already be colored, lol. and i'd powder coat a BBK...i wouldn't paint it.
yeah i know they're colored but if he gets them done right like powdercoated with the infiniti stencil then I think they'd turn out good
 
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Old Jul 29, 2007 | 03:04 AM
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i got this car new in 05 and im starting to do things to it...and i want it done right...im throwing ideas around...mainly im not looking to stick out but i dont want it to blend in.if that makes sense
 
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Old Jul 29, 2007 | 11:48 AM
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I did mine myself with some high-temperature engine paint to match the ProSlot rotors. I like the look even if the calipers are stock.
 
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Old Jul 29, 2007 | 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by turkish83
i got this car new in 05 and im starting to do things to it...and i want it done right...im throwing ideas around...mainly im not looking to stick out but i dont want it to blend in.if that makes sense
turk, when it comes down to it, you should do what you want. these are all just suggestions, you have to drive your car everyday. so do what you want that will make you happy. its really easy for someone sittin on a bunch of cash to tell you what you do, but everyone is in a different situation. if you think its gonna look good, than I say, go for it!
 
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Old Jul 29, 2007 | 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by sliderg35
I did mine myself with some high-temperature engine paint to match the ProSlot rotors. I like the look even if the calipers are stock.

hmmm.....not bad dude
 
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Old Jul 29, 2007 | 11:40 PM
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Originally Posted by sliderg35
I did mine myself with some high-temperature engine paint to match the ProSlot rotors. I like the look even if the calipers are stock.

1.)where can i get this specific paint?

2.)how long has the paint been on?

3.)is it chipping/wearing off?
 
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