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Meagan
10-22-2002, 10:31 AM
Okay, I have a question for you guys. I am trying to get a red and silver color combination going. I have my interior pieces painted red and was wondering about painting my calipers red. I just have stock rims but I think it would look good. (I know most of you will make fun of me but please use "constructive criticism" :p ) Obviously I can't do this myself but will a shop actually do that? And what would be a decent price range?

Open suggestions are welcome! Basically, I am going to school and I can't afford the mods I would prefer. Therefore, I'm looking for cheap little things to do, like the calipers for my baby!

Thanks in advance! :wiggle:
beth
10-22-2002, 10:40 AM
girl, you can do this yourself. I painted mine and it didn't take very long and wasn't hard to do either. I used Folia Tech caliper paint which comes with a brush to paint it on with- so you don't have to worry about getting overspray on your rotors. The paint will run you like $50 bucks, but in the long run, it will look better and stay on longer than regular spray paint. If you don't know how to take the tires off, have one of your guy friends take it off for you and then you can paint the calipers yourself. Good luck!!!
Meagan
10-22-2002, 10:45 AM
Originally posted by beth
girl, you can do this yourself. I painted mine and it didn't take very long and wasn't hard to do either. I used Folia Tech caliper paint which comes with a brush to paint it on with- so you don't have to worry about getting overspray on your rotors. The paint will run you like $50 bucks, but in the long run, it will look better and stay on longer than regular spray paint. If you don't know how to take the tires off, have one of your guy friends take it off for you and then you can paint the calipers yourself. Good luck!!!

Well thanks for the inspiration! I thought I should be able to but I'm clueless with things like this. I'm going to do it myself. I'll let you know how it goes. As soon as I get the $50 to buy the paint, lol.

Oh, your car is awesome! :thumbup:

Thanks again! ;)
Meagan
10-22-2002, 10:48 AM
Oh, one more thing.... How long should I let them dry before putting them back on?
juicedcelica
10-22-2002, 10:52 AM
follow beths advice this is a modification that you can do your self. send an email to alex@southwestautoworks.com he will get you a good price on the paint as well as anything you need tell him gumby sent you
Meagan
10-22-2002, 10:54 AM
Originally posted by juicedcelica
follow beths advice this is a modification that you can do your self. send an email to alex@southwestautoworks.com he will get you a good price on the paint as well as anything you need tell him gumby sent you

Okay, great! Thanks! ;)
juicedcelica
10-22-2002, 10:55 AM
folia tech says 24 hours for dry time before driving
Meagan
10-22-2002, 10:57 AM
Originally posted by juicedcelica
folia tech says 24 hours for dry time before driving

Wow yall have been a huge help! I just sent him an email. Thanks!
juicedcelica
10-22-2002, 11:15 AM
no problem his website is also www.southwestautoworks.com he specializes in nissans but because of me he has picked up alot of acounts for toyota celica parts just email him anytime you want something and if he has a better recommendation he will let you know
Sty09
08-05-2007, 01:09 PM
Anyone have any opinions on red painted calipers with stock wheels on a black car? or better yet have pictures?
blkcelica01
08-06-2007, 07:28 AM
good god this is a 5 year old thread.
kennyz
08-06-2007, 08:12 AM
Yes I think he realized that. gg
Sty09
08-06-2007, 09:24 AM
good god this is a 5 year old thread.

search engine FTW
GTShondakilla
08-06-2007, 09:39 AM
sty09, i got what you need. i have the black celica with stock wheels. i'll get pics later today.
Sty09
08-06-2007, 09:48 AM
sty09, i got what you need. i have the black celica with stock wheels. i'll get pics later today.

k thanks man.

Im stuck between painting them red or black. and im tryin to get an idea of how the red would look with the wheels
silverCELICAgt-s
08-06-2007, 11:57 AM
if you seriously can not do this... which baffles me, I could do it at the next tampa meet for you... mind you no meet has been scheduled yet but im sure in a lil bit there will be one. But I am sure you can talk to your guy friends and have them figure it out, it is very easy to do:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v734/mustanggtis4me/100_0818.jpg
Sty09
08-06-2007, 12:09 PM
if you seriously can not do this... which baffles me, I could do it at the next tampa meet for you... mind you no meet has been scheduled yet but im sure in a lil bit there will be one. But I am sure you can talk to your guy friends and have them figure it out, it is very easy to do:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v734/mustanggtis4me/100_0818.jpg

I think that would of been helpful to him 5 years ago