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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 06:15 PM
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Default what color to paint Calipers?? (black buegeye, gold wheels)
i am about to get these sprayed/painted but unsure as to what color.
I have a black subaru with gold alloys

i was thinking either black or red. Anyone care to show any photos?

cheers guys
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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 06:21 PM
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The Colour red will show up better over the colour black tbh

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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 06:28 PM
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The Colour red will show up better over the colour black tbh

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despite having gold alloys...wont the colors clash? I guess i can always change them again if i dont like the look.
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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 07:07 PM
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I think red will set off the brakes nicely

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Another vote for red here
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STi pink.


No, seriously, another vote for red
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As above RED
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i know my cars not black but i did mine the other week and it makes a big diff
so red for me
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blue for me , little bit more suttle
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With your colouring it has to be red.
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i thought brembos were red, why paint them blue.
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Agree with red, that's what I have on a dark blue bug, looks good...




Best pics I have
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Originally Posted by westybikes
blue for me , little bit more suttle
Dont think subtle is the idea with scooby's
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Have racing yellow on my black coloured car and personally think it looks well smart !!! but then again in your caes dont think it would go with the gold wheels ??!!

so red it is then !!
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Definitely red, dude.
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