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Going To Paint Brakes This Weekend. Suggestions?

Jeremyc
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Hey Guys

I have a black 3 door 2009 zetec hatchback. I wish to paint the brakes. I have decided to paint the rear drums silver using hammerite silver smooth. Now i'm uncertain what to use for the front calipers.

I have stock alloys. I was thinking perhaps blue would look nice but I suck at photoshop!

Cheers!

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    im popping these on the rear soon, may do the fronts red as well. red to match the red lighting all over the car! :)

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    red defo

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    Red, and dont spray them, brush on best for durablilty, couple of coats, halfords red wheel paint is good, a good lacquer on top makes them easier to clean,

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    Hmm no one thinks blue would look good? Anyone able to possibly photoshop a black 3dr 58 plate with red or blue? Would be really appreciated

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    http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=focus+blue+caliper&FORM=HDRSC2#view=detail&id=FB872E7B232152739C37CDD0D659DD7246F46DD5&selectedIndex=5

    http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=focus+blue+caliper&FORM=HDRSC2#view=detail&id=48740FC981BA1309A56DA7E5732C6BEC85D27BA0&selectedIndex=21

    different cars but will give you the jist to imagine the rest

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    I think I have came around to the idea of red calipers and silver drums. Will post pictures when its done! Remind me if I forgot :mellow:

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