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  1. VWAddict
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    Best caliper paint?

    08-14-2012 10:24 AM #1
    Yellow is fastest, of course... but I hate the idea of 'pretending' that I have ceramic brakes.

    I don't like red on anything other than Porsche, and black just looks dirty. Silver gets filthy too fast...

    What are my options?
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    A "jump from a VW to an Audi"?!? I wouldn't call it a jump. It's more like shuffling along the sidewalk, tripping on a crack, bumping into a gorgeous blonde, walking away in a daze, and later finding out that she stole your wallet.
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    08-14-2012 10:32 AM #2
    cover all bases, chameleon!
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    08-14-2012 10:40 AM #3
    I had my stoptech calipers powder coated Blue. I think it looks good behind my Charcoal grey wheels. Ill take some pictures when i get a chance.
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    08-14-2012 10:45 AM #4
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    chameleon!
    ...bad Karma.
    Quote Originally Posted by MisterJJ View Post
    A "jump from a VW to an Audi"?!? I wouldn't call it a jump. It's more like shuffling along the sidewalk, tripping on a crack, bumping into a gorgeous blonde, walking away in a daze, and later finding out that she stole your wallet.
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    08-14-2012 10:50 AM #5
    I would do suzuka grey
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    08-14-2012 10:55 PM #6
    blue? doesn't scream look at me, nor does it look like 'is that painted caliper' that black and all variation of grey brings. Plus, if you are just painting cheapo OEM calipers, it doesn't stick out screaming 'look how small they are'
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    08-14-2012 11:55 PM #7
    Quote Originally Posted by VWAddict View Post
    ...bad Karma.
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    stick that in your "fleshy patch"
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    08-15-2012 12:10 AM #8
    Quote Originally Posted by rick89 View Post
    I had my stoptech calipers powder coated Blue. I think it looks good behind my Charcoal grey wheels. Ill take some pictures when i get a chance.
    I like this!

    OP, what color is your car and wheels?
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    08-15-2012 12:57 AM #9
    I think i am going to go with an eggplant color when the pads are thin
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    08-15-2012 01:05 AM #10
    burnt siena or flesh
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    08-16-2012 11:45 AM #11
    Here is the picture i promised.

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    08-16-2012 11:59 AM #12
    chrome.
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    08-16-2012 04:36 PM #13
    Quote Originally Posted by VWAddict View Post
    Yellow is fastest, of course... but I hate the idea of 'pretending' that I have ceramic brakes.

    I don't like red on anything other than Porsche, and black just looks dirty. Silver gets filthy too fast...

    What are my options?
    charcoal with red audi decals



    This guy does some cool caliper refinishing and seems pretty reasonable for a custom job

    http://bravoindiaalpha.com/BIADesign/?page_id=123
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    08-16-2012 07:33 PM #14
    Quote Originally Posted by rick89 View Post
    Here is the picture i promised.

    Those 19's? and which stoptechs are those?
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    08-17-2012 02:46 PM #15
    Quote Originally Posted by Fellow Gaucho View Post
    Those 19's? and which stoptechs are those?
    They are 18 inch wheels and Its the 4 piston calipers for the 2.0t. I had the stoptechs powder coated. That is why the logo is not there.
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    08-17-2012 03:21 PM #16
    Quote Originally Posted by rick89 View Post
    Here is the picture i promised.

    what rims are those?
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    08-17-2012 03:35 PM #17
    Quote Originally Posted by aznsap View Post
    what rims are those?
    TSW Nurburbrings I think,.right rick?
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    08-17-2012 03:56 PM #18
    just get these... my car stops much faster now

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    08-17-2012 05:22 PM #19
    Quote Originally Posted by Fellow Gaucho View Post
    TSW Nurburbrings I think,.right rick?
    They are VMR 710s, had them powdercoated charcoal grey with metallic flake aswell.
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