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Old 10-08-2004, 11:17 PM
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Default A8 Painted Calipers Anyone?

I checked a few of ur sites, no one has done it. Is it worth it? Do they look good considering the pads are so exposed?

Colors? Red too flashy on a non S8? Maybe black could work on a gray car. Silver would clash with the shiny alloy oem wheels.
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Yes, must not have checked my site. Mine are black.
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Default Use Red (or color of your choice) Engine Enamel Spray Paint

Use acetone on a rag to clean up any overspray. This is the least expensive way to do this.
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Default Re: Yes, must not have checked my site. Mine are black.

I hadn't been to ur cool site lately. I have used the brush method, as spray paint blows everywhere.

I saw only 1 pic there, they look oem gray. Any pics with wheels off?
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If you check out Advanced Autoparts, they have a kit with cleaner, paint, and brush for like $30
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Default As stated, you can get the epoxy paint from advanced for ~$30. Most epoxy caliper paints are....

.....ceramic based and will out last the caliper through all of the heat cycles.

pics in my next post.
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