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Old Jul 21, 2004 | 07:43 PM
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Default Paint vs. Powdercoating Calipers

Mine are currently painted, but I wonder what the pros and cons are of each. For instance, is powdercoating less prone to scratching or gouging than paint?
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Old Jul 22, 2004 | 12:18 AM
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hey

as a powdercoater i will answer on this one.. powdercoating is more durable thatn paint it is less apt to scratch, flake or ding... There as many colors of powdercoat and maybe more than typical paints.. From glow in the dark to normal blacks... hope that answers your questions
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Old Jul 23, 2004 | 02:18 PM
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Glow in th dark? Where do you get that powder coat?
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Old Jul 23, 2004 | 02:19 PM
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glow in the dark calipers...that would really cool!
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Old Jul 23, 2004 | 06:50 PM
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glow in the dark calipers would be pretty ricey i think, but i agree, powdercoating would be more durable than painting and less likely to cahnge color, fade, flack or anything due to the heat
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Old Jul 23, 2004 | 07:05 PM
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We just got a set done by RJ Motorsports and they came out BADASS!!! Will try and get some pics up soon.

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Old Jul 23, 2004 | 07:08 PM
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Also, powder coating resists the brake fluid eating thru it better than regular paint.
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