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Need Opinions: What color to paint my calipers?

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Old 05-21-10, 12:20 PM
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Default Need Opinions: What color to paint my calipers?

Hey guys, you're probably getting tired of these polls I keep making, but wanted some feedback on what color I should paint my calipers, since I'd like to get around to it this weekend. After doing some research, G2 seems to be my best bet. I received a quote of $800 for powercoating... not going to do that.

Anyway, here's what my current setup looks like. I do have a silver Lexus decal to throw on as well. I'm thinking either black or blue... the blue would play off my blue lug nuts, and my blue puddle lights, door sills, and door lights. Thoughts?

Old 05-21-10, 12:22 PM
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mannn these polls pop out a lot! haha.... black is good !

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Old 05-21-10, 12:24 PM
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my first choice is blue with a white lexus logo on it, but black is second pick.
Old 05-21-10, 12:29 PM
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I've got TP and I'm going to paint mine black with white logos. Gonna do sometime next week, hopefully.

Post picks when I'm done
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^ You don't think blue with a silver decal to match the TP wouldn't look better?

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Old 05-21-10, 12:30 PM
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Purple.

Haha, I vote black, it's subtle and would look perfect with th silver decal.
Old 05-21-10, 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by brociouz
^ You don't think blue with a silver decalto match the TP wouldn't look better?
No. TP is the hardest color to make anything (rims, calipers etc) look right. IMO black with white logo flows really well. Just my opinion, it's he's car paint them the color you want.
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it always looks good when caliper match car paint like silver, blue is a choice, but kinda imitating.
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^ Yeah, I'm worried blue (or any other non-black or silver color for that matter) would be BBK posing/ricey...
Old 05-21-10, 05:33 PM
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Yellow to make it outstand and loud, or stay glossy black to keep the o/e look.
Don't forget you will need a pair of lexus decal too...
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Black will be the cleanest subtle move with a silver decal. The blue of the lugs wont match the caliper paint. Black will be easier to clean as well. It would be a bit ricey without actually having Big Brakes. I have a box that is brand new that is G2 black. I was going to paint mine black, but bought a BBK. I'll give you a good deal since I know who you are. PM me if youre interested.
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blue with that white lexus logo .
Old 05-21-10, 06:29 PM
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blue looks good initially... but I think eventually black would stand out longer.
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Blue or black. Ask someone to photoshop for you
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Blue!!! :d


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