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Old 06-19-2011, 11:33 PM
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Thanks. The caliper is actually painted, not powdercoated.

What I did was just give the painter one of my Project Kics Legdurra lugs and he did his best to color match it. I think he did an amazing job for a guy that was just winging it.
Old 06-19-2011, 11:35 PM
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Originally Posted by InvaderXiN
Thanks. The caliper is actually painted, not powdercoated.

What I did was just give the painter one of my Project Kics Legdurra lugs and he did his best to color match it. I think he did an amazing job for a guy that was just winging it.
What kind of paint did your paint guy use? Cause my paint guy wants me to find out if there's a different paint to use for the brake calipers...
Old 06-19-2011, 11:40 PM
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I'll have to ask him sometime tomorrow, since I know he's not open right now at 10:40 PM central time.

But I'm sure it is some kind of high temp. paint. I'll get back to you on what he did.
Old 06-20-2011, 09:31 AM
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Invader, your car looks hot man. Love a tastefully modified G35. A lot of nice cars in this thread, I can't wait to paint my Akebonos.
Old 06-20-2011, 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by SRG
What kind of paint did your paint guy use? Cause my paint guy wants me to find out if there's a different paint to use for the brake calipers...
I just spoke with the painter. He used PPG Automotive Coatings (paint and clear), the same kind of paint used on higher end cars to better match the colors.

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Invader, your car looks hot man. Love a tastefully modified G35. A lot of nice cars in this thread, I can't wait to paint my Akebonos.
Thanks man. I still think there are a lot of nicer G35's out there compared to mine. Hell, lots of nice G37's on this forum too. I used to not like the body lines of the G37, which is why I bought the G35 instead, but I do have to admit that seeing a fixed up G37 is a welcome change.
Old 06-20-2011, 11:51 AM
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Thanks so much invader =) now to figure out what color LOL
Old 06-20-2011, 12:07 PM
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InvaderXin G35 is the biggest POS! Now go sell your T1S lol
Old 06-20-2011, 07:11 PM
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do damn expensive for the project mee-u's..
Old 06-21-2011, 02:15 PM
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rotora 12pot chrome, HRE wheels. dont remember wheel specs but front were 20's
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Old 06-21-2011, 03:46 PM
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rotora 12pot chrome, HRE wheels. dont remember wheel specs but front were 20's
I can't believe the crackhead price you ended up selling the brakes for....
Old 06-21-2011, 06:54 PM
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Damnnnn they look huge, but great. Any close ups?
Old 06-22-2011, 01:51 AM
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My jaw is on the floor. Keep posting the great pics guys!

I love the gold I think it looks great. Would white look good on IP with black rims?
Old 06-22-2011, 02:10 AM
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I think white would look fine.

However, I also think real vibrant colors look better behind a black wheel face.
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Solo wins for having larges calipers with sexy HRE wheels. Baller!
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I'm going to post my calipers tomorrow!


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