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Old 04-07-14, 08:42 PM
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Default 3rd gen RX painting brake calipers yellow?

I own a Black/Black RX350 what are some of your opinions on getting the brake calipers painted yellow?
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hmmm.... Not sure if a stock RX is the right vehicle to have yellow calipers pop out. You can always try it and you can always paint over it if you don't like it. I believe you have the 19" OEM silver painted wheels. Have you considered black calipers or colored "Lexus" decals?
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Originally Posted by corradoMR2
hmmm.... Not sure if a stock RX is the right vehicle to have yellow calipers pop out. You can always try it and you can always paint over it if you don't like it. I believe you have the 19" OEM silver painted wheels. Have you considered black calipers or colored "Lexus" decals?
Yea I do have the OEM rims, I think that black would look a little so "subtle" for my liking, do you have any links or know where I can get brake caliper painting done? There's a place by Warden but that's a little too far for me since I live in Mississauga.
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You might want to try this route.

http://www.carid.com/2013-lexus-rx-caliper-covers/
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IMO, the stock brake calipers are too small to paint, it would just bring unwanted attention. But to each his own. I prefer something like black with silver Lexus decals
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Originally Posted by RXSF
IMO, the stock brake calipers are too small to paint, it would just bring unwanted attention. But to each his own. I prefer something like black with silver Lexus decals
100%, agree. What would be the point of making non-perfomance calipers stand out in an oem setup?
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+1 on the above. PO painted the stock calipers on my SC. Now I have to deal with small red calipers...likely going to replace with stock so they AREN'T as noticeable.

However if you had black wheels, the yellow may look okay. IMHO

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