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Old 09-12-11, 08:31 PM
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That's how I powder coated mine it looks nice on a black car.
Old 09-12-11, 08:48 PM
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they will look good for sure. Dont worry and stop being lazy!
Old 09-12-11, 09:01 PM
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hmmm still deciding wether all the work is worth the look
Old 09-12-11, 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by 88supramki
You didn't order Grey Poupon as the color did you?
Or Grey PooPoo.
Old 09-13-11, 12:14 AM
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just repaint them if your not happy w/ the outcome, doesn't seem like your in a rush anyway since laziness is a factor
Old 09-13-11, 02:49 AM
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Well it seems everyone has mixed feelings also about these. I actually held these to the car and they dont look bad at all.




Originally Posted by 2BENVD
just repaint them if your not happy w/ the outcome, doesn't seem like your in a rush anyway since laziness is a factor
Ive resprayed them twice already, the first time they came out really dark. Idk bout the third time honestly. The color actually looks a little bit lighter than it shows cause of the camera quality. Maybe 3rd times a charm??
Old 09-14-11, 02:53 PM
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did you get them powder coated at a shop or did u rattle can them?

im pretty sure they wont look that bad
Old 09-14-11, 06:34 PM
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cant get a good view of them with the lighting but look good to me! where in NJ are you at im by exit 98 on the GSP
Old 09-14-11, 10:39 PM
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if your gonna be in cars, you cant be lazy. get these on and lets see some pics
Old 09-14-11, 10:54 PM
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Originally Posted by levie
yeah, no offense but why did you get them painted? wont the paint get wrecked really soon?
Not at all...

If they were prepped right, it will last a long time.

Although I got my LS400 calipers new from Toyota, and didn't really need to prep them other than a quick wipe down with prep-solvent, it's been more than a couple of years since I painted them with high-temp paint. They look just as good as the day I painted them. I usually like to do upkeep on them and always clean them with a soft detail brush whenever I wash my car and wheels and that helps keep them looking fresh. No peeling issues at all. Even when I painted my stock calipers years ago on the SC and my previous car, I had no issues.
Old 09-14-11, 11:55 PM
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I like it, post pic of it mounted on the car. I think it will look nice
Old 09-15-11, 01:56 AM
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Originally Posted by kez
did you get them powder coated at a shop or did u rattle can them?

Na, I got a powder coater to shoot them for me an he baked them afterwards.

im pretty sure they wont look that bad
I have faith in them, its a very dull color though.

Originally Posted by Nova
cant get a good view of them with the lighting but look good to me! where in NJ are you at im by exit 98 on the GSP
ill try to post another pic. Im in Union township an im always in Perth amboy since i work there. you by asbury eh?
Old 09-15-11, 06:24 AM
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I think it will look alright since you have a black SC.
Old 09-15-11, 09:10 AM
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Thats a different color, might look sick!
Old 09-19-11, 08:56 AM
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Alright so got a couple of pics of how they look and there not all that lol. thinking about shooting them again but a different powder. any suggestions?

oh an none the less here are the pics.
Attached Thumbnails Powder Coated Calipers-securedownload-4-.jpg   Powder Coated Calipers-securedownload-7-.jpg   Powder Coated Calipers-securedownload-8-.jpg   Powder Coated Calipers-securedownload-9-.jpg  


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