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how would red calipers look on a RS2?

Old Nov 8, 2006 | 06:48 PM
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Default how would red calipers look on a RS2?

I wanted to paint mine yellow but i feel like its going to be too much yellow since i already have yellow stuff added to my car. Would it look too random & ugly if i did them in red? I think it would kinda cool & different but i want opinions before i do it.
Old Nov 8, 2006 | 06:58 PM
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as long as the calipers are the only thing you'd do in red, I think it'd be ok.

I know an RS2 with red accents EVERYWHERE, and it looks quite wack. tastefully done, though, i'd be cool if that's what you're going for.

Please don't paint the drums.
Old Nov 8, 2006 | 09:41 PM
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go black
Old Nov 8, 2006 | 09:46 PM
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i would say stay yellow or go black, too many people do red and i feel it has been spoiled.
Old Nov 8, 2006 | 10:03 PM
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You gotta do the srums in the same color as the calipers. It's only right. I did mine in gun metal and really like the subtle look.
Old Nov 8, 2006 | 10:24 PM
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It was a hard choice for me too. I ended up going black ( I always hated the dull gray). I'm happy with it.
Old Nov 9, 2006 | 02:25 AM
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I only have choices between red, yellow, silver, or blue lol(and the yellow is SPRAY)
Old Nov 9, 2006 | 03:03 AM
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so then just dont paint it, there is no need to
Old Nov 9, 2006 | 03:19 AM
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i know, but i want to.
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ketchup and mustard come to mind
Old Nov 9, 2006 | 03:29 AM
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is that good or bad lol
Old Nov 9, 2006 | 03:45 AM
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not my taste at all, but its your box. make it yours
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I have an RS2.0 and mine are red...Yes, I used the spray can method! Piece of cake...Here are the pics...These are when my rims were stock color Konig Unknowns...









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Originally Posted by TSXB
I only have choices between red, yellow, silver, or blue lol(and the yellow is SPRAY)
Your choices are endless. You can use one of many different color high heat engine enamals on the market. Does not have to be caliper only paint.
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can never protect too much from overspray
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Originally Posted by itsmethemagicz
can never protect too much from overspray
Ain't that the truth...That overspray will find parts that are not protected...This is my form of RockBlocker...
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Awesome...i have an example now. Do you happen to have a full body pic with the red calipers?
Old Nov 9, 2006 | 04:29 AM
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Originally Posted by jethro_b
Originally Posted by TSXB
I only have choices between red, yellow, silver, or blue lol(and the yellow is SPRAY)
Your choices are endless. You can use one of many different color high heat engine enamals on the market. Does not have to be caliper only paint.
I meant the choices from the store I went to. I ordered yellow caliper paint from another, but I was just looking at the current available choices in case I decided to do it before the 10 days when the paint comes in.
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Here's a couple:





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I went with red because I did not want too much yellow...I also have red interior lighting and red led's everywhere...

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