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Old 09-01-2004, 11:33 PM
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Default Painted my Calipers SOM and Black(pics inside)

Tell me what you think. I think I could of done a lil better job but they look pretty good. The pics are under the title "New Z06 Wheels"

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Old 09-01-2004, 11:42 PM
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Is that just regular paint? I have to wonder if it will hold up to the heat. It looks good anyhow.
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Yup its regular paint from the dealer with 500 degree clearcoat on it. I read up on it and found that nobody has had any problems with the paint.
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looks nice man. great looking car, i want that grille
Old 09-02-2004, 07:42 AM
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Hot!!!.......she looks fantastic!!!, and the calipers look perfect!!....
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Nice job! I really like that color!
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Sorry man, but I am totally stealing your idea. Going to order some of that paint from the dealer today...

Looks good!
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calipers look good, car looks good
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love your color combo...
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That does look good!
One day I will get around and do mine.
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Very nice Matt...
How much of the paint did you end up using? Did you sand the calipers any before you painted them?
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That looks nice as hell. Good job, nice and smooooooooth
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Originally Posted by Z28Venom
Very nice Matt...
How much of the paint did you end up using? Did you sand the calipers any before you painted them?
I used a dremel to sand down the roughness. I used one 5 oz can per caliper. I think i put on too many coats cause they look a lil dark compared to my car but that just might be me lol. Thanks for the compliments guys and girls!
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Looks great.
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beautiful car!!!! excellent job
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Lookin good! I have to get off my lazy *** and do that sometime.
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Wow!! Nice color combo......
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Did a great job Matt. They look really good. Will see them in person Friday!!

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very nice job man. i like em a lot
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Matt, your calipers look awsome, you have a good eye for the small details that make your car(s) stand out. Keep up the good work, and I'll swing by and see your paint skills up close soon and see if i give my approval.



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