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Old 08-30-2010, 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 08-30-2010, 10:23 AM
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i dont have any pics but i think it would look pretty sweet
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anybody have any pics?
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I would say **** it and do it man. It'd probably come out cool. And unique.
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I don't think it would look too good on NBM.. maybe silver.. but not NBM
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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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I am thinking the same thing. Only my car is pewter...
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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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Originally Posted by djfury05
fine tell her no money no dick lol
lmao:d
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Originally Posted by djfury05
fine tell her no money no dick lol
Agreed.
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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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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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^that actually looks good and may look good on NBM
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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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does frost still powder these?
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not sure who frost is, but sean (silverghost) does
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I wouldnt do blue on NBM. I would do a contrasting color.
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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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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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