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Painting the calipers - color choice

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Old 07-06-2003, 07:04 PM
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I've got a Redline Z and ordered red caliper paint, but now I'm thinking about going gold. What color do you all suggest? Red, black or gold?

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Old 07-06-2003, 07:25 PM
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I've got a Redline Z and ordered red caliper paint, but now I'm thinking about going gold. What color do you all suggest? Red, black or gold?

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don't go with gold, imho, it looks like a wannabe track version. stay with red or black
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I have a RL and am thinking about going black with red 350z decals. I have seen one done with this setup on this board and looks very nice and classy. The red on red only looks good (IMO) if you go with the real BBK. However, I like painted just the same for dress-up, just need a color contrast.
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i like the black with red 350z decalz. i might have to steal that idea this summer
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Originally Posted by Neuf350z
I've got a Redline Z and ordered red caliper paint, but now I'm thinking about going gold. What color do you all suggest? Red, black or gold?

Deb "Neuf"
Old 04-27-2006, 06:46 AM
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What the heck is that?

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Old 04-27-2006, 07:35 AM
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I say black. Don't have to worry brake dust turning them black. Also red on red would be too much imo.
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Post a pic of your car, cuz it needs to contrast with the rims and everything else.
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do you guyz consider the calipar being painted tacky? i dunno if you saw a drop top z thats moded and painted calipars would it look tacky?
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I've painted my calipars.
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If it is subtle I think it is fine. I have a roadster too, silverstone. The calipers are gray and with the green from the EBC Green stuff showing is kind of cool.

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do you guyz consider the calipar being painted tacky? i dunno if you saw a drop top z thats moded and painted calipars would it look tacky?
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Here's a pic with GreenStuff, I use the factory Nissan shims on the caliper side pad only, no noise or vibration.
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