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Old Dec 11, 2013 | 01:51 PM
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I am considering having my calipers painted and wanted to get some ideas? The source I am using to paint them does a powder coat and their work is superior so I am not concerned just wondering about a color. Any ideas?
 
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Old Dec 11, 2013 | 02:48 PM
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Being black then red or yellow IMO. I would love to get mine done as well, but I don't trust anyone to do it! HEHE
 
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Old Dec 11, 2013 | 02:53 PM
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This guy is the best an specializes in Lambo and Ferarri and Bentley and such. I will actually be the VW of the group but this is my Lambo! I was thinking red because I purchased the Jag red center caps for my black wheels
 
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Old Dec 11, 2013 | 03:31 PM
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I have the red calipers on my car and they look incredible - the brakes on these bad boys are just enormous! I too think either red or yellow would look fabulous on a black car with black wheels. Be sure to post pictures if you have it done!
 
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Old Dec 11, 2013 | 03:54 PM
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Great I will
 
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Old Dec 11, 2013 | 06:24 PM
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How about orange? Not as bright as yellow and brighter than red!
 
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Old Dec 12, 2013 | 10:25 AM
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You will have to be the one to make that decision, but i never liked brakes calipers sticking out visually.

It will also give the illusion as if the car was smaller than it is, since everything is black now.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2013 | 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by JerryTheBanker
How about orange? Not as bright as yellow and brighter than red!


Great idea!
 
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Old Dec 12, 2013 | 10:52 AM
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I have the upgraded brakes with red calipers on black Tornado rims. It looks great.


HOWEVER.


This yellow looks even better though and I have been considering having mine coated because it's NICE!


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Old Dec 12, 2013 | 11:24 AM
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Another argument for yellow calipers.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2013 | 09:36 PM
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its all done! Red with the Jaguar lettering and jag red center caps on wheels fantastic job and looks factory just what I was going for. Pictures to come.
 
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Old Feb 4, 2014 | 05:05 PM
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Any pics yet? I'm dying to see what it looks like as I'm thinking about doing the same to my car.
 
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Old Feb 9, 2014 | 10:45 PM
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Originally Posted by ftypeguy
i am considering having my calipers painted and wanted to get some ideas? The source i am using to paint them does a powder coat and their work is superior so i am not concerned just wondering about a color. Any ideas?
yellow!!
 
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