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Old 02-20-2009, 07:12 AM
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Default Not to sound ricer... Painted Calipers??

Anyone have them?

I think they should be shown off since they're so impressive. But what color would be a good color? Anyone have some pics of various colors?

Or something like this??
<img src="http://s4.thefarnys.com/Photos/Calipers/_w/calipers_fl1_final_jpg.jpg">
Old 02-20-2009, 07:42 AM
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The S8 calipers are painted black from the factory- looks good but not in your face......
Old 02-20-2009, 08:18 AM
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Default Since my dealer has acid washed my anodized calipers ... twice ...

My Alcon calipers are no longer this color (I'm color blind, and don't know what this original color is). Both now look somewhat bleached, and one is down to bare aluminum in a few spots.

<b>What color is this anyway?</b>
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/17157/AlconTA6_a.jpg">

<b>behind the OE Avus wheel</b>
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<b>and at speed :-)</b>
<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/17157/calipertemp.jpg">
Old 02-20-2009, 08:40 AM
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Paint them red. The car wil go faster because of it ;-)
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I used black caliper paint on mine. It's really hanging in there (2 years)
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HOT PINK
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it's a fresh cast iron color. like a titanium.
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Default I toyed with the idea but revalation'd that me calipers are perpetually brake dusted so...

...Brake Dust Grey ended up being final result.

I like it.

YMMV.
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It's a "natural" anodized color- slight gold/yellow tinge to an essentially clear anodize
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Default AHHH!

I coated mine with "Rust ever"

Looks sooooo natural! ;-)

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