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Old Jan 30, 2006 | 05:34 PM
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Is it possible to mix caliper paints? For instance, I want to paint my calipers baby blue. Can I mix the white and blue to make light blue? Or mix silver and blue to get a grayish/silverish blue?

I want to know whether someone has tried it and failed before I go for it.
Old Jan 30, 2006 | 05:48 PM
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hmmm good question.
Old Jan 30, 2006 | 06:59 PM
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I think you can just spray both colors in a pan and and use a brush to paint them. If the color turns out bad just dont use it.
Old Jan 30, 2006 | 07:03 PM
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interesting let us know how it turns out
Old Jan 30, 2006 | 07:33 PM
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I found this...
http://www.duplicolor.com/products/caliper.html
Probably too blue for you. I mixed some black with my red caliper paint to give it a richer red look. It'll work, just be trial-n-error.
Old Jan 30, 2006 | 08:00 PM
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Try looking into Duplicolor Engine Enamal Spray. That is what I use on all of my brake stuff. It has a very high temp. rating & comes in many colors. They also have a high temp primer & clear coat. Just a suggestion !

You could go with the Old Ford Blue or the old Mopar Blue wich is close to a baby blue. I went with the New Ford Blue untill I switched it to Chevy Red. Here is an OLD pic of my xB & how they came out in New Ford Blue wich is a dark blue.

Sorry I know it's not a close up but it was the only pic I could find with the blue brakes.
Old Jan 30, 2006 | 11:56 PM
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thats a really good question, and nice ^^ xB I'll have to look into the Duplicolor Engine Enamel Spray as well , I dont want the basic colors that the caliper paint comes in.
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