Painted my calipers this weekend...

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First time I’ve seen bicoloured calipers, looks quite nice actually.
I might have used the opportunity when the wheels were off to give them a good clean and wax inside, but that’s just me and i’m Obsessive just a wee bit....
 

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Nice one buddy . Looks great
 

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Look great, exactly what I was thinking of doing with mine
 

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First time I’ve seen bicoloured calipers, looks quite nice actually.
I might have used the opportunity when the wheels were off to give them a good clean and wax inside, but that’s just me and i’m Obsessive just a wee bit....
What about mine, John, not like you to miss owt. ;):) 20181009_151110.jpg
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Looks nice ..... but you have to admit black car, black wheels, blacked out windows does make it look like a drug dealers car :rolleyes:;)
 

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They are black Spacers John
Oops, need my eyes checked again Jon...take it back then. Now you mention it I remember he got spacers (then maybe took them off again?):rolleyes:
 

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Very nice.
I have put off doing mine till spring. Keep changing my mind from silver to red and back. At present very dull roadstain grey. Think red might be a bit bling for a C class?
Probably let my wife decide, she has a great eye for detail, (can spot the most expensive handbag etc from 50 paces and a missed bit of paint from 200.) Sorry love, you do have a great eye.
 

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First time I’ve seen bicoloured calipers, looks quite nice actually.
I might have used the opportunity when the wheels were off to give them a good clean and wax inside, but that’s just me and i’m Obsessive just a wee bit....
Waxing your calipers is an excellent way to improve fuel economy... :p:rolleyes:
 

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Looks good!

My personal choice is a silver caliper/hub but always nice to see them done regardless of colour nothing worse than rusty brake components and hubs now the modern preference is to have them on display
 

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When I was in the police our surveillance team used to order the high performance version of cars they wanted.
When they arrived the workshops used to de badge them & paint the callipers black.
 

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