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Old 11-04-2006   #1
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Calipers - To paint or not to paint?

Do I paint my calipers red (to match centre caps and red sedici line) in time for Brooklands? They're under anthracite original wheels so they're not going to be too obvious.

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Re: Calipers - To paint or not to paint?

More importantly - Do I change the door seals before I go? They're a bit tatty around the bottom of the door.
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Re: Calipers - To paint or not to paint?

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Do I paint my calipers red (to match centre caps and red sedici line) in time for Brooklands? They're under anthracite original wheels so they're not going to be too obvious.

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no only paint silver
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Re: Calipers - To paint or not to paint?

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no only paint silver
Why silver? There's nowt silver in the wheel arches.. Black brake discs, black wheels etc.. I'd be after some dark red rather than typical bright red
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Re: Calipers - To paint or not to paint?

red is chav, do um black then
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Re: Calipers - To paint or not to paint?

I think a photochop is in order.. or just get buying the paint. Calipers are pretty clean - just need a quick spray down with brake cleaner.
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Re: Calipers - To paint or not to paint?

Paint - but only if you do it properly - or it will look sh....!!
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Re: Calipers - To paint or not to paint?

Did a reasonable job last time..

Want a darker red though.
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Re: Calipers - To paint or not to paint?

I think they look good but just a touch darker/deeper red like you say.
A definate yes to the door seals though! Sorry, I'm sure it'll be a pain but it'll be one of those touches that will make a LOT of difference to the overall quality/feel of the car. Oh yeah, what's Photochop?!
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Re: Calipers - To paint or not to paint?

painted mine the same colour as the car the wifes ulysse blue, my car volvo 850 dark green [sold all my fiats] dont look to bad
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