#2IS Caliper Painting (merged threads)
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Caliper Color?
Hello everyone. I just picked up an is350c. Star fire pearl with saddle interior. I'm having f-sport springs & sways put on this week. Im having calipers painted at same time. Have white decals. Deciding b/w blue & red for calipers. Thoughts? Was leaning toward blue but think maybe red would flow with interior.
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Gotcha. I'm sticking to f-sport mods. I was just curious if there might be experience with red v. Blue calipers and the saddle interior.
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I think you've got the right mindset. I chose USB with white decals b/c of the springs and sways. Even tho u don't see them, I "know" they're all the same color
#657
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so i have stoptech bbk (color red) and im thinking about having them a different color.
1) im debating whether or not i should have them painted or powdercoated a custom color what would you guys advise me doing. (i do know the difference between painting and powdercoating)
2) what is the average price of painting and/or powdercoating all 4 calipers at a shop??
1) im debating whether or not i should have them painted or powdercoated a custom color what would you guys advise me doing. (i do know the difference between painting and powdercoating)
2) what is the average price of painting and/or powdercoating all 4 calipers at a shop??
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#660
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thanks for the reply WylieKylie,
i just would think labor cost for powdercoating would be higher because it requires complete dis-assembly of the caliper (this is a big brake kit i have) so you would have to remove all the pistons, seals, etc. since it would be baked, while i figure painting, you wouldnt necessarily need to be dis-assembled the caliper. but the durability of powdercoat IS stronger than painting.
the other thing is i might be constrained on time as i might want to install before a car show
i just would think labor cost for powdercoating would be higher because it requires complete dis-assembly of the caliper (this is a big brake kit i have) so you would have to remove all the pistons, seals, etc. since it would be baked, while i figure painting, you wouldnt necessarily need to be dis-assembled the caliper. but the durability of powdercoat IS stronger than painting.
the other thing is i might be constrained on time as i might want to install before a car show