Poll Time : would you paint the calipers on mine (due to the wheels), and if so what color ?
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Poll Time : would you paint the calipers on mine (due to the wheels), and if so what color ?
In a month or two I'm gonna take the wheels off, give 'em a good clean (inside the rims), clean the inner arches, fit spacers, and was also considering whilst the wheels are off painting the calipers.
Whaddya think ? Would my wheels be too 'hiding' for the calipers ?
Fire away
Whaddya think ? Would my wheels be too 'hiding' for the calipers ?
Fire away
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Would my wheels be too 'hiding' for the calipers ? uh uh...
they're visible thru your wheels, paint will show nicely...
low temp Duplicolor on my OEM calipers held up surprisingly well. Special caliper paint will probably give a nicer finish, but it's not essential
low temp Duplicolor on my OEM calipers held up surprisingly well. Special caliper paint will probably give a nicer finish, but it's not essential
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Re: Poll Time : would you paint the calipers on mine (due to the wheels), and if so what color ?
couldnt hurt. but at the same time i see the dilema since your brakes barely show. i say do it and make it match you red. its all in the details anyways.
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I'm having that same dilemma....>>
On yours Dave, you really can't see much through those wheels so it's probably academic...
If you're bored, shoot em red!
On the Mini, they show a LOT!
<img src="http://images34.fotki.com/v1126/photos/7/7305/5882893/IMG_0448-vi.jpg">
If you're bored, shoot em red!
On the Mini, they show a LOT!
<img src="http://images34.fotki.com/v1126/photos/7/7305/5882893/IMG_0448-vi.jpg">
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Since you have the wheels off (and only since they're off) I would paint them a nice contrasting
(to the wheel) silver colour---either that or black---and you can put some of those heat resistant audi ring decals to compliment the whole job. It's true, you can't see them too well with your wheels, but when you're rolling, everyone will know how much you've put into making your calipers look great!
And, in defense of my choice, your car is so classy looking with those wheels and the interior colour, that IMO, it would detract from the overall feel of the car if you painted them red or yellow or something similar.
Good luck and post pictures of whatever it is you do!
And, in defense of my choice, your car is so classy looking with those wheels and the interior colour, that IMO, it would detract from the overall feel of the car if you painted them red or yellow or something similar.
Good luck and post pictures of whatever it is you do!
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