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What Caliper paint color to go with

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Old 08-07-2005, 06:59 PM
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What Caliper paint color to go with
I have a white 01 CL with black axis mod 7. I got the Legend brakes and wanted to get them painted. But i cant decided whether to go with Red, Gold, Green or Black. Need help asap. Thanks guys
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Old 08-07-2005, 07:10 PM
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Black
perfect match with white,stealth and smooth, I think the others are just a little too bold.
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Black... any other color looks cheesy...

I have red... only because I have a red BBK
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Black... any other color looks cheesy...

I have red... only because I have a red BBK

I only wish i could afford that now , but i cant and i know its sad but maybe one day i can be on your level, also i dont want to use wheel spaces because of my wheels

But so far am not seeing alot of opinions, come on guys, help me out here. The white does sound interesting do.
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Old 08-08-2005, 09:52 AM
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A lot depends on your car color and type wheels; my2001 NHP Black CL-P has red, with stock wheels, and it's neat, not real showy. I used a deep red, not a bright red, though.
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OEM calipers are ugly. Paint them black.
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are the legend brakes better than the cls brakes?
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are the legend brakes better than the cls brakes?
Yes!
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Black or Silver.
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That chrome looks hot man.

Thanks guys for your opinion, helps alot. I decided to go with the red, just ordered it for 34.99 including shipping. Pretty good deal compared with the other prices i have seen.
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but red is losing
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Check out the RonJon picture at the top of the page- red calipers, white body color. Not bad-
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how much do legend calipers cost? if you could get new ones?
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Check out the RonJon picture at the top of the page- red calipers, white body color. Not bad-
ya, but that's a BBK
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I say black. IMO, red looks ricey unless it's a BBK.
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Check out the RonJon picture at the top of the page- red calipers, white body color. Not bad-
That's my car....
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black. It always cracks me up when I see posts like this b/c I think I was one of the first to post on this back 5 years ago and everyone was wavin' the rice a roni smiley at me!
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Black all the way.
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Red draws attention, as if you have BBK, black is more subtle and clean for stock pained calipers. So, I say Negro...
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What is BBK and what kind of paint do you use to spray the calipers????

Thanks all

What color do you think for Satin Silver CL.
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What is BBK and what kind of paint do you use to spray the calipers????

Thanks all

What color do you think for Satin Silver CL.
1. Big Brake Kits
2. I would use the G2 caliper paint system ( sorry I can't link here but try TireRack)
3. Black
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I say black as well.
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pink?? :ghey:







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pink?? :ghey:







wtf sun. you took my answer.
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i have black and its barely visible, and so i keep the sleeper look. it depends what you want. i think if you dont mind them being noticed, then do the red. white will look cheap especially from up close! whatever you do, take your time and get it done right. use paint that can withstand the temps. i would get the highest available if it is similar price.
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