sirblinks

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Hey guys...i was looking into getting new calipers for my car, but unfortunately, i can't afford it right now. I was wondering, do you guys think it looks ghetto if i were to just paint my stock calipers? Has anyone done it? And any one in the SGV, you guys know a place that can do it? Thanks again!

wowitztai

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Its not ghetto ..most of the people on the forums paint their calipers..i think theres a write up for it.

sirblinks

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yeah i saw that, but i dont have the tools at home to do it myself. so i'd have to take it to a shop to do it.

4ntvings

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many do it nationwide.
i, as well as others in so cal area, are thinking to do it as well. i'm just too lazy since it takes hours to do.
follow the write ups and you should be ok.

what color were you thinking?

JiBBeL

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I just bought Lexus decals in white for 7.99 shipped for each caliper. Then to Autozone for some red, silver, and clear-coat Duplicolor high-temp spray. Gonna do my calipers red with white decals, and paint the rotor hubs silver to get rid of the rust discoloration too.

Will post pics this weekend probably.

PushinLEX

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Post a thread in the Socal regionals or in the 2GS suspension section. This is a relatively straightforward DIY. All you need is a heavy duty jack and jack stands. You can use high temp paint or spray paint.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=276248


Yo Jason, we should get a DIY caliper painting mini-meet and just tackle this mod man. I'll bring the brew!!!!!!

TruPlaya26

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It won't look ghetto, as long as you don't paint them bright green or purple

sirblinks

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thanks for all the tips guys, i wish i could do it myself, but i live in a apt complex and i dont have a parking spot for me to do it myself. so i guess, my question now is...Where can i go to get it done? im thinking about asking Joe. but im hoping it would be done in one day...?

sirblinks

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i was thinking...maybe white since my gs is white and my wheels are black. but ill probably change my mind and go with Red. but i kinda like the white. do they make lexus stickers in black? sorry i cant search too much right now since im at work. people here say i should be working..thats a bunch of crap!

sleeper408

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Maybe find a friend with at least a driveway to do it. The garage would be best since it would keep minimize the wind. It's very easy to do. Good luck!

sirblinks

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haha really? i was thinking some neon color so i can bust out those glow sticks while im driving!

99GS4

I think it looks good when you take your time and do it right... I am planning on doing mine when I get some time. GL with your mod...

sirblinks

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i talked to joe at backyard, and he recommended me to do it myself cuz its better and cheaper. plus if he were to paint it, it would peel. and he'd charge 200. ha ha so i guess ill be looking for a drive way and some jacks!

4ntvings

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i got the cards and chips.
who's got the paint and other materials to get this done while we're playing poker for car parts, drinking, and deciding (drunk off our a$$) who's gonna prep/paint)?

TruPlaya26

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Any local bodyshop should be able to do it ... My local shop said they'd charge me $125 to paint the calipers and "hats" black and place my white Lexus decals under the clear coat ...