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Old 09-05-2011, 11:56 AM
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yeah stick with black everyone thinks the red on mine clashes so i keep it just to **** them off :-)


i had mine before i PC'd my wheels
Old 09-05-2011, 12:06 PM
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There is a difference Travic, you have a BBK which looks nice. He is talking about painting stock calipers red which is a no no.
Old 09-08-2011, 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by AroundMyHorn
There is a difference Travic, you have a BBK which looks nice. He is talking about painting stock calipers red which is a no no.
agreed
Old 09-09-2011, 03:06 PM
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So when I search Volk Mag Blue on Google Images, I get a bunch of really really dark blue wheels, so that's the color that you guys are talking about, deep midnight blue? And yeah that's a great suggestion, I'm having trouble deciding between royal blue and midnight blue. The only trouble is, would midnight blue even show up at night?
Old 09-09-2011, 03:08 PM
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http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images...c0583.jpg/sr=1

Great color, I really like it, but only problem is, where do I get brake caliper paint to match that color? Caliper paint has to withstand temperatures up to 900+ degrees Fahrenheit. Mannn if I could only get my hands on some
Old 09-09-2011, 03:21 PM
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OP, save your money for Brembos rather than painting your stock brakes.

Believe me, you will not get very many fans if you paint the stock calipers. On a Civic it's borderline acceptable but on a Z it does not look right at all..

With that being said, if you insist on painting them at least have them done by a professional who can match any paint color you think of.
Old 09-09-2011, 03:37 PM
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Don't paint your stock calipers OP. The paint will only highlight your stock, sliding calipers--regardless of the color. Stock is better than ghetto modified
Old 09-12-2011, 05:12 AM
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I wouldn't paint the stock calipers OP. Just wait until you can afford a BBK.
Old 09-21-2011, 02:16 PM
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Do NOT paint your stock calipers. This is considered RICE.... Please don't
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