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Old 05-02-12, 05:38 PM
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Looking for opinions on caliper paint for my Twin Turbo Supra calipers. My SC is Diamond white pearl and my rims will be gold centers with chrome/polished lips. What do you think would look nice? I was thinking black or red Idk
Old 05-02-12, 05:53 PM
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Sorry to get out of topic, but if I were you I'd rather get those polished.

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No that's not off topic at all lol I'm open to opinions...how much would that cost & I don't want them to rust
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They don't rust cause they're aluminum, but they do fade, so you gotta maintain them, at least every car wash or so. You can try contacting one of our board members, 619rider, he can probably hook you up for cheap. I got my 2LS brake calipers polished through him.
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i would say some kind of silver color
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Now that you guys mention it I think polished or the silver theme would be the best bet...red would be too "Out there". I'd rather have someone in the neaby FL region/area
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I say you polish them and give them a coat of clear and they'll be set.
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Sounds good to me...is DupliColor a good source for clear coat? Or what would you recommend...
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I'd consider a high temp clear powdercoat once you have them polished. I have a buddy who runs a powdercoating shop here and I'm pretty sure he could do that.
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