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Old 01-16-15, 07:16 AM
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Does anyone have pictures of a Black Sapphire Pearl with painted or powder coated calipers? I can't decide what color to go with...
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Old 01-16-15, 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by 808newbie
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
Powdercoating is the way to go! More work but better result with stronger durability. Do it once, do it right the first time.

I have just recently done it with a custom color
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Old 01-23-15, 09:36 AM
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my calipers are done,
what do you think?




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Old 01-24-15, 06:50 AM
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Not bad, that's different. How did you get thr L on there?
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Old 01-24-15, 06:51 AM
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looks like its been machined
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Old 01-24-15, 08:23 AM
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I have a set for sale if anyone is interested.

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Old 01-24-15, 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Sffd103
Not bad, that's different. How did you get thr L on there?
it was cnc'd
I wanted to do something unique.

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Old 05-21-15, 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by T4styPh0
Red with white decals. Gonna change it up soon though, probably ultrasonic blue because I still have some laying around.



Did you buy them or do it yourself? I would love to have some exactly like em.
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Old 05-21-15, 11:37 AM
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Did you buy them or do it yourself? I would love to have some exactly like em.
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Old 05-22-15, 09:27 AM
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i'm about to make mine highliter yellow
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i'm about to make mine highliter yellow
Can you not buy them in different colors?
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Old 05-23-15, 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Keneyoung
Can you not buy them in different colors?
i don't think so, at least if they're OEM then no. Most people get OEM calipers painted/powder coated. I'm gonna go with powder coat once I buy them.
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Yellow FTW Used the Yellow G2 paint kit on mine..42$ plus $10 for the decals
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Default Painted Calipers
Originally Posted by Goods04
Yellow FTW Used the Yellow G2 paint kit on mine..42$ plus $10 for the decals
FTW! Love it lol
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I plan on painting my calipers next weekend using the G2 caliper paint. How long should I let each coat dry? I live in the south and the humidity is ridiculous so I think an hour or two should be ok. I see where some people have waited a full day to apply additional coats. I have never taken my wheels off of my car myself. Any tips or pointers would greatly appreciated since this will be my first time doing this mod. My car is black and what color do you guys think would look better. Black with red Lexus logo or Red with black Lexus logo? I have gloss black wheels with chrome lip. Here is a picture of my car.
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