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Painting Calpiers And Rear Drums

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hello

Im thinking of painting the front calipers and up to now black is what i think im going to go for has anyone painted them white,Also black for the rear drums.

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    Just my opinion but I always think painted calipers look better on cars with discs on all four wheels. If pressed, I'd go for black though.

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    Just my opinion but I always think painted calipers look better on cars with discs on all four wheels. If pressed, I'd go for black though.

    Yeah, I completely agree. I mean I'm embarrased enough about the fact that my 'sporty' looking car has rear drums, nevermind painting them white.

    Black probably would look ok though as they wouldn't be that obvious.

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    paint then silver !! :)

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    i cant see white paint lasting long on the brake calipers :lol:

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    just leave them soon enough theyl change colour on there own to a nice orangey rust colour lol

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    I painted mine red, used hammerite smooth red:

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