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Old 07-24-10 | 03:47 PM
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So over the week I took advantage of the weather and painted my calipers blue with the G2 paint caliper kit. It looks real nice, the type of blue I wanted it to come out to be. After everything was set and dried, I applied the decals on as well. So for those on the fence about getting blue calipers, here are some pics. Updated pics on page 3.
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Old 07-24-10 | 04:12 PM
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Very nice. Looks very FSport.
Old 07-24-10 | 04:29 PM
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Looks pretty good! I had the hardest time deciding between black and blue, but eventually went with black for a more OEM look. Plus, I wouldn't want people to think I was BBK "posing." Gotta admit, kinda wish I went blue after seeing this.
Old 07-24-10 | 04:36 PM
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this is exactly what i wanted to do, but just can't do it with the 250 lol
Old 07-24-10 | 05:17 PM
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I was originally gonna go black, but was afraid that it would blend in too much with my wheels. No one would ever notice I had done anything to them, so all in all, I wanted the brakes to pop out and be noticed, of course
Old 07-24-10 | 05:30 PM
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Blue looks good, nice job... Did you apply another clear coat after the decal? how long does it need to sit before you can drive it again?

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Old 07-24-10 | 05:40 PM
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^no, I didn't clear coat the decals cuz I didn't know if the clearcoat would distort the color of them. I have two extra sets of decals, so if the attached decals start chipping, I'll just remove and reapply. But I've seen it where peoples decals have lasted 2 years without any problems, but we'll see. The G2 paint drys almost instantly, and its pretty hard. The recommended wait time is 24 hours to let everything dry.
Old 07-24-10 | 06:22 PM
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I LOVE THE SC1 man....... waiting for the 2011 IS and i will be back to the Lexus Family ><
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mm looks good..

i need to upgrade my brakes. cant paint calipers with our IS300 stock brakes :s
Old 07-24-10 | 07:04 PM
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I like it
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i clear coated the stickers and they turn out fine
Old 07-24-10 | 07:11 PM
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i like it ...
Old 07-24-10 | 07:40 PM
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...a lot!
Old 07-24-10 | 07:43 PM
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noiceeeeeee
Old 07-24-10 | 07:53 PM
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Thanks for posting this ! ive been thinking about blue calibers on my SFP for the longest time ! thanks to you, i can pull el trigger =D


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