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Old 02-22-13, 09:04 AM
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hey everyone,

I was wondering if anyone had any experience with brake caliper covers, more specifically these ones:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BLUE-Brake-B...3505e2&vxp=mtr

These seem very cheap, but would drastically make my wheels look better. Is this a good buy?
Old 02-22-13, 09:13 AM
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So you want it to look like you have big brakes when you really dont?

Thats like putting a 350 badge on a 250, please dont
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Originally Posted by bob4256
So you want it to look like you have big brakes when you really dont?

Thats like putting a 350 badge on a 250, please dont
It's just a personal preference what people like. No need for the negativity.
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This topic came up before and nothing but negative comments. Personally I wouldn't do it.
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Im not sure how big the calipers are. My intentions are not to make the calipers look big!!.. but to make them blue at a price like that. Any advice? or do i need to get them professionally painted?
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Originally Posted by Downtuned
Im not sure how big the calipers are. My intentions are not to make the calipers look big!!.. but to make them blue at a price like that. Any advice? or do i need to get them professionally painted?
You can either paint them or powdercoat them.

Search for a painted calipers thread and there should be a kit that you can buy
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^^Yes WAAAAYYYY better than the option you proposed OP. Don't fake it, Paint it.
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Don't fake the funk!! Paint them, but the front 250 calipers are small.
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Don't forget about the temp. Caliper cover is blocking the air to cool down your break so do it as your own risk.
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