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Old Aug 30, 2010 | 09:55 AM
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I was thinking about doing the CTS-V brake upgrade, and then having them powdercoated light blue, like the new ZR1 vette. I was hoping someone had some pics, so that I could see what they would look like, hopefully on a NBM SS.
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Old Aug 30, 2010 | 10:23 AM
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i dont have any pics but i think it would look pretty sweet
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Old Sep 20, 2010 | 04:03 PM
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anybody have any pics?
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Old Sep 20, 2010 | 04:24 PM
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I would say **** it and do it man. It'd probably come out cool. And unique.
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Old Sep 20, 2010 | 06:57 PM
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I don't think it would look too good on NBM.. maybe silver.. but not NBM
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Old Sep 20, 2010 | 07:24 PM
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yeah, that's my dilemma. I don't want to spend the $ on it, then decide that I don't like it. And on top of that, the wife wants to drastically decrease my car fund.
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Old Sep 20, 2010 | 08:50 PM
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I am thinking the same thing. Only my car is pewter...
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Old Sep 20, 2010 | 08:59 PM
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I would look into caliper paint and DIY, whether you buy new ones or not it still looks good and will Likely save you lots of $
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Originally Posted by Unertl42
yeah, that's my dilemma. I don't want to spend the $ on it, then decide that I don't like it. And on top of that, the wife wants to drastically decrease my car fund.
fine tell her no money no dick lol
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Old Sep 20, 2010 | 10:34 PM
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Originally Posted by djfury05
fine tell her no money no dick lol
lmao:d
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Old Sep 20, 2010 | 10:47 PM
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Originally Posted by djfury05
fine tell her no money no dick lol
Agreed.
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Old Sep 20, 2010 | 11:27 PM
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^ thats what im saying lol but mine knows not to say anything when it comes to my car UNLESS its something important that we would need or bills or incase of an emergency but to the OP id go the DIY way first and i would go blue but id check into what shades of blue are out there first and find one that would go good NBM
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Old Sep 21, 2010 | 01:10 AM
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Custom powdercoated the ZR1 blue. It's not a NBM SS, but just to give you an idea what they will look like when done.


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Old Sep 21, 2010 | 01:12 AM
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^that actually looks good and may look good on NBM
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Old Sep 21, 2010 | 01:35 AM
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^everithing on a lamborghini looks good.


not NBM, and it's not a typical blue, but figured it might help.



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Old Sep 21, 2010 | 01:46 AM
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does frost still powder these?
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Old Sep 21, 2010 | 02:03 AM
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not sure who frost is, but sean (silverghost) does
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Old Sep 21, 2010 | 03:24 AM
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I wouldnt do blue on NBM. I would do a contrasting color.
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Old Sep 21, 2010 | 11:18 AM
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My powdercoating guy does top quality work for much of the Fbody, GTO & TBSS community. I'm having him do quite a few additional pieces for me again this winter actually. PM me if you want his contact info.
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Old Sep 21, 2010 | 11:28 AM
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I honestly think the blues would clash. It would certainly be unique but I don't think it would look all that good. If no one beats me to it I will do a photoshop tonight real quick for you.
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