What color should I paint my calipers?
12-10-2004, 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Andrew Olson
They may be bigger, but mine will be prettier! 
12-10-2004, 10:28 PM
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Originally Posted by mpesik
Andrew Olsen. I have painted my brakes RED with the lettering in raw Aluminum. I notice when I stop at a light one of the first things that the public's eye is drawn to, are my big REDS! The cup ones help as well. Your brakes can never be purdier than mine! What draws the publics attention more, Pee-Wee Herman with a tan or Scwartzeneggar!
Are yours as clean as Andrews?
12-10-2004, 11:14 PM
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Originally Posted by mpesik
What draws the publics attention more, Pee-Wee Herman with a tan or Scwartzeneggar!
12-11-2004, 02:58 AM
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Andrew...some of the pictures show only a part of the caliper painted. I painted every visible surface. The backsides are bare, but no one will, or could, ever see those sides. Here's what mine look like, although the picture distorts the shade of red somewhat:
12-11-2004, 09:53 AM
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Cosmoline, that's a blast from the past. But is it safe to use on Bakelite?
My mechanic used an Eastwood home powder coating kit to do his Audi calipers in black and they look great and will wipe clean with a dry cloth. You can't say the same for a lot of painted ones.
My mechanic used an Eastwood home powder coating kit to do his Audi calipers in black and they look great and will wipe clean with a dry cloth. You can't say the same for a lot of painted ones.
12-11-2004, 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Parnelli Joneser
My mechanic used an Eastwood home powder coating kit to do his Audi calipers in black and they look great and will wipe clean with a dry cloth. You can't say the same for a lot of painted ones.
12-11-2004, 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Andrew Olson
Rez- My next door neighbor has a small cabinate perfect for these. GREAT IDEA! What's involved with removing the calipers? How do you disconnect the brake lines? Does all the fluid run out? Just wondering. Thanks.
12-11-2004, 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Parnelli Joneser
My mechanic used an Eastwood home powder coating kit to do his Audi calipers in black and they look great and will wipe clean with a dry cloth. You can't say the same for a lot of painted ones.
