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Jul 22, 2003 | 12:41 PM

BlkBrdWS6

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Brake caliper Opinions?

I was thinking about doing something with my brake calipers. I have an 01 black WS6 and I was wondering what color to paint them. I was thinking to paint them black, silver metallic (to match my side accent), or charcoal metallic to give it a subtle difference. What do you guys think I should do? Any other color opinions? What color do you think I should do? Also, what kind of paint would be best to use for this, where would you get it? Thanks a lot guys, I appreciate your opinions and help!!!

Here is a pic of my car. I have since added silver metallic side accents on the doors. Sorry about the bad quality.

Jul 22, 2003 | 01:46 PM

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Re: Brake caliper Opinions?

Just to give you an idea

Jul 23, 2003 | 08:25 AM

SiggyBaby

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Re: Brake caliper Opinions?

Here's some pics and information on mine.

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Jul 23, 2003 | 08:53 AM

Joe "Preachers Sheets" DIESO

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Re: Brake caliper Opinions?

I have always liked a dark shade of grey, subtle yet when you look at the caliper you can tell it was painted but it looks like it was painted for a clean sharp look instead of an attention grabber look.

Jul 23, 2003 | 09:16 AM

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Re: Brake caliper Opinions?

Another example. Red seems to be the most universally cool color for brakes.

Jul 23, 2003 | 09:31 AM

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Re: Brake caliper Opinions?

Red caliper with red bracket seems a bit much to me...
but that's just my opinion.

Jul 23, 2003 | 10:06 AM

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Re: Brake caliper Opinions?

Why not just polish the hell out of them? That would look the best for a black car IMHO.

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Jul 24, 2003 | 12:32 AM

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Re: Brake caliper Opinions?

I ahve a black ws6 with all silver accents. I was going to send my calipers out to Bauer and have them powdercoated red. I might change my mind though, as it seems everybody and their brother has a black TA with silver and red accents