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Old 08-17-2005, 09:39 AM
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i want to re-do my calipers, i have a ssm cls w/ chrome wheels what color would be suit the combination give it a nice wow .... ur thoughts
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Old 08-17-2005, 09:46 AM
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Well if you want it to stand out, paint them red.

If it were up to me I'd paint them silver to match the color of the car. I like subtlety.
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i have red right now, and it sort of gives that stand out look, i want more of a classy low key look
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Old 08-17-2005, 09:51 AM
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i have red right now, and it sort of gives that stand out look, i want more of a classy low key look
Then silver or black would be your best bet!

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Old 08-17-2005, 09:59 AM
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Stock calipers are FUGLY.
Paint them black so they don’t detract from the nice wheels.
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Old 08-17-2005, 10:56 AM
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anyone with pics of black calipers?
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Old 08-17-2005, 12:28 PM
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painting mine black later today...i can try to take pics if i get it done
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Old 08-17-2005, 01:15 PM
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anyone i wanted to get this done after work today
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didn't get a chance to paint mine today...but here is a thread with pics:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...stock+calipers

towards the bottom of the page there is a good before and after pic
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Old 08-17-2005, 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Shawn S
Stock calipers are FUGLY.
Paint them black so they don’t detract from the nice wheels.
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Old 08-17-2005, 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by sexytypes
anyone with pics of black calipers?
What’s to see?

They’re BLACK
You don’t see them

Get it ???





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Old 08-18-2005, 08:41 AM
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i did them black guys, pics to come, it looks more subtle and less standing out which is what i wanted, i didnt want anything too aggressive looking
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