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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 11:05 AM
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caliper advice

sup guys,

for whatever reason my calipers are kind of rusted so the way i look at it there are 2 ways to go...buy a BBK or get some caliper paint and paint em

ive been kinda ify about painted calipers i dont want it to look ricey

what would you guys suggest?
 
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 12:24 PM
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Thats a pretty broad decision. One is spend <$20.00 on a caliper paint kit or anyhwere from $1000-$8000 on BBK which doesnt include price of larger rims if needed.

I have 14" StopTech BBK and not only they look good but are balancing the issue of increased RWHP.

Caliper paint works okay but powder coating is a better choice. Originally painted my calipers before stepping up to BBK.
 
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 01:50 PM
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jbizz, let's use a little common sense in about an hour you can solve the issues you have with rusty calipers/rotors. Buy a can of high heat paint in your favorite color....black or silver!
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 02:07 PM
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i didnt ask HOW to paint my calipers i know how to do it...what i was asking is what people think i should go with sum people's paint calipers look ricey so i was just seeign how many of you would push me towards BBK
 
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 02:42 PM
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if you do paint go black or silver

red/yellow/orange is not that great looking UNLESS you have a BBK

use G2 paint if you choose to paint your calipers, a bit more money but worth it
 
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 03:23 PM
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thanks man yeah i would deff. either do it black or silver...what color do you think would look better on a IP coupe?
 
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 03:26 PM
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pics if you have any would be awesomee lol
 
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 03:26 PM
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I did the silver from G2 and it stands out but not flashy, you know?

like I said, I like black or silver.

I have some friends with red and while it looks ok something about it just seems like they are trying to hard
 
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 03:27 PM
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I can maybe get some pics this weekend, camera phone wont look that great.

I dont have any before pics
 
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 03:30 PM
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alright bro yeah any pics at all would be helpful and i just wanna get rid of the rust not to be flashy/ricey you know as much as id love a BBk dont have the cash for it right now -_-
 
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 07:21 PM
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Paint them silver. Did mine silver and they look great.
 
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 07:30 PM
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pics kyle?
 
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 09:45 PM
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This would be a major undertaking but how bout polishing them. Back in my maxima days I saw some 300zx calipers polished and it looked real nice and not too flashy. Polish then clear coat and they'll be good for quite some time.
 
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Old Jun 17, 2010 | 12:12 AM
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pics kyle?
I dont have any close ups available at the moment. Will see what i can do.
 
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