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Old 03-24-17, 09:26 PM
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Default What color to paint my brake calipers?
my IS350 F Sport is nebula gray with roja interior. I was leaning toward orange brake calipers with black Lexus or f sport logo, but imo orange and red don't look good together. How about yellow or red calipers? I'm not doing black again cuz I had it on my previous IS350. Any other color ideas?
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Red seems to be the most popular. The GSF/RCF have orange calipers. imo orange calipers is a nice touch and doesn't really clash with the red interior if your windows are tinted. I personally like yellow (I have yellow drls to match). How about silver/gray or blue?
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Whatever color you want. If you don't feel strongly about selecting a color then don't do it.
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Got them done today, went with yellow.
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Nice color choice. What brand of paint did you use? The finish looks awesome in the pics.
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What is a DIY or did you get it professionally done?
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Looks so clean! Where did you get them painted at?
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It was done at a shop, well know shop in San Gabriel valley in socal, Music Box in El Monte
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It was done at a shop, well know shop in San Gabriel valley in socal, Music Box in El Monte
oh sweet! How long was the process?
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Originally Posted by Saneddie
oh sweet! How long was the process?
about 5 hours
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Originally Posted by stlgrym3
It was done at a shop, well know shop in San Gabriel valley in socal, Music Box in El Monte
Did you have to provide the decal as well? How much did he charge?
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Did you have to provide the decal as well? How much did he charge?
bought decals online myself, cost $260 for the job.
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