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Old 02-01-17, 05:23 AM
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I did blue on my last car which was silver and yellow this time around... you always want a color that will contrast your cars color, we usually only notice the brakes when standing still, but everyone else's sees us moving. Start looking at other people's brakes while driving and see what color you like the best
Old 02-01-17, 07:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Staggered3
I did blue on my last car which was silver and yellow this time around... you always want a color that will contrast your cars color, we usually only notice the brakes when standing still, but everyone else's sees us moving. Start looking at other people's brakes while driving and see what color you like the best
I was just about to say this. The caliper color should pop just like the one in your picture. One post mentioned about painting it red but darker to match the interior. I though about that myself but I dont think it will "pop" like I would want it to. As soon as it gets a little dirty it would be a non-factor.
Old 02-01-17, 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by KennyZ
Your rim looks cool! How do you make it black?
Thanks man. I got them painted flat black at a wheel shop a year or so ago. $200 a rim to paint and fix all the bends in the wheels.

Originally Posted by phins2rt
Looks great with all black. I am not sure this would look as good on a different color.
Agreed.

Originally Posted by Dallasguy1
I think yellow would look great with your black/black setup.
I was originally going to go with yellow but when I was at my buddies shop and a black on black lamborghini pulled in with lime green calipers and I loved the way it looked so I went with it.

Originally Posted by Staggered3
fire!! I have always liked the antifreeze green under black!
Thanks bro.
Old 02-02-17, 09:59 AM
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What is being used for the emblem "F SPORT" once the caliper is painted?
Is it a sticker or is it painted on? Is there a stencil made by someone?
If its painted I don't think I could paint it that well.
Old 02-02-17, 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Handi
What is being used for the emblem "F SPORT" once the caliper is painted?
Is it a sticker or is it painted on? Is there a stencil made by someone?
If its painted I don't think I could paint it that well.
Decal, here's a link to ebay search.

http://m.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=F+...+caliper+decal
Old 02-02-17, 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Handi
What is being used for the emblem "F SPORT" once the caliper is painted?
Is it a sticker or is it painted on? Is there a stencil made by someone?
If its painted I don't think I could paint it that well.
I got mine from the following site, they have a couple of options:

http://www.motogfx.com/lexus/
Old 02-03-17, 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by LatinGSF
I did mine in gold but my car is white:
really like this gold. I have a atomic silver and I think it would look great on it. where can i get this color? thank you.
Old 02-04-17, 07:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Linesmen
really like this gold. I have a atomic silver and I think it would look great on it. where can i get this color? thank you.
Here you go:
https://www.amazon.com/VHT-SP736-Bra.../dp/B000CPIN8O
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Old 02-04-17, 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by homeboyv
Thanks man. I got them painted flat black at a wheel shop a year or so ago. $200 a rim to paint and fix all the bends in the wheels.



Agreed.



I was originally going to go with yellow but when I was at my buddies shop and a black on black lamborghini pulled in with lime green calipers and I loved the way it looked so I went with it.



Thanks bro.
Got any more pics of your car?
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Originally Posted by homeboyv
Wanted to try something different so I went with lime green and have been super happy with how it came out.

looks awesome! What did you do to your rim, Wrapped or painted?
Old 02-06-17, 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by e60bmw
Got any more pics of your car?
Ya I do, I'll post some up.

Originally Posted by LexLuki
looks awesome! What did you do to your rim, Wrapped or painted?
They are painted. I went to a reputable shop that literally only works on wheels and does repairs for all of the dealerships in my area. Had a bunch of bends in the wheels from potholes which was giving me some bad vibrations in the car. Ended up costing me $200 a wheel to fix all the bends and have them painted.
Old 02-08-17, 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by homeboyv
Wanted to try something different so I went with lime green and have been super happy with how it came out.

Wow good choice you ended up with. Love the way it looks with the black.
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