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Old May 3, 2007 | 04:59 PM
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I'm thinking of painting my calipers either silver or bronze. What do you guys think is the better choice? If anyone has the time to photoshop either of those colors on the calipers below, I'd much appreciate it.

Old May 3, 2007 | 05:02 PM
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silver, no doubt
Old May 3, 2007 | 05:02 PM
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i would think silver would flow better. But the bronze would stand out more. I mean that is the whole point of painting your calipers no? to have it stand out.
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Originally Posted by KorruptedKreationz
But the bronze would stand out more. I mean that is the whole point of painting your calipers no? to have it stand out.
Exacty! Silver was my first choice, but the more I thought about it, bronze would pop more....so now, I'm not sure.....
Old May 3, 2007 | 05:07 PM
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My suggestion?
Save up and get those stainless caliper covers over at SCIONPRO.com
Old May 3, 2007 | 06:08 PM
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... stock is already silver, unless you want it glossy... use some brake cleaner mang!

and this dude just did bronze if you wanted to see what it looks like:
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...iper&&start=20

I vote for a paint match..
Old May 3, 2007 | 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by 05CAMO
My suggestion?
Save up and get those stainless caliper covers over at SCIONPRO.com
$200 vs. $5 bucks for paint? hahaha no contest.... unless you're going for show car...
Old May 3, 2007 | 06:58 PM
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Bronze would look stand out with the blue where silver would just look low key. I vote for bronze.

I'm thinking about painting my calipers also. What kind of paint do you use or do you have to have them powder coated?
Old May 3, 2007 | 07:07 PM
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there are caliper paint kits at most auto stores / walmart/ etc

i'm personally going to have mine powdercoated though... the paint wille ventually chip off
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i think bronze would deff be really nice..i juts did mine bronze on m silver tc..and it looks soo sick...it even looks better with my summer wheels..hp evo 18x8..

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^yeah, the bronze looks sick...but my car is blue and my wheels are hyper black...im just hoping bronze will stand out but not clash, ya know?
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the bronze with that set up will kind of have a WRX feel. not a bad color combo if you like the wrx with gold rims.
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cricketc...bro bronze would look so nasty with your set-up..hyper black..the bronze would staind out like you wouldnt believe kid..nastyness bro..do it!..lol
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cricketc... bronze would look so nasty with your set-up..hyper black..the bronze would stand out like you wouldnt believe ..nastyness ..do it!..lol
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i think Blue would be pretty sweet. would really bring everything together.
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Yeah... a darker blue would look sick too.

Hell, just do rainbow and you'll have a bit of all of em. You will also probably get more attention than you want. :p
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^^^^ ..i dont think she is ___.....sorry ha dto say it!
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Well... I wasn't going to say it. It was implied... but now you just crossed the line.
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..i know im sorry if i affended anyone really i am!!!
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I wonder if these are worth the $$$

http://www.tuner01.com/products.htm



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