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Black or Red Caliper Paint?

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Old 05-06-2010, 05:34 PM
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+1 on black. The calibers are ugly, i dont see why anyone would want to make them stand out!
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i did black. do the hubs black too.
Old 05-07-2010, 03:02 AM
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I voted black.

the calipers are so tiny that it's not necessary to show them

for M5 brakes I would go yellow...
Old 05-07-2010, 05:03 AM
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Old 05-07-2010, 05:06 AM
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if your car is black, and the wheels are also black. Sorry but the only thing that would look good would be RED. Other than that...black
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Black.
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Black.
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Yes on black because any other brakes besides the M5 are small and you want to keep them from standing out.
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Originally Posted by Alpine White Girl
i did black. do the hubs black too.
+1 this is what I did to mine and I love it
Old 05-07-2010, 10:27 AM
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Just finished painting the calipers black, came out so nice. Now actually thinking of doing the hubs as well, but do the hubs even show with the rims on? Will post pictures in a few. Thanks


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