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Old May 5, 2005 | 01:00 AM
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I have a bcp xb and I am going to paint my calipers and drums just lookin for suggestions on what color I should paint them something to set it off. I have the 18 in enkis. thanks in advance
Old May 5, 2005 | 01:52 AM
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The traditional red will clash with the BCP. I think yellow will go well.
Old May 5, 2005 | 01:55 AM
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i'd go black.....
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Go with black!!
Old May 5, 2005 | 02:31 AM
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Black. Gloss black.
Old May 5, 2005 | 03:58 AM
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what paint type would you use on the drums?

is the "500F high temp engine enamel" popular for this purpose?

-It's acrylic enamel, from a spray can, lays out really sweet and glossy and air-dries fast

for best heat disipation on drums paint should be thin or absent, other than a black -color-

if max braking performance is not needed, then.. I suppose that thick, nice paint on the drums is "OK"

but there'll be more fade... (tendency, I mean)

corrections please if i overstated or errored above in any aspect.
Old May 5, 2005 | 04:43 AM
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I say Black.
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