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Originally Posted by kenchan for me, if i had base brakes and started to look corroded, etc. i would use matte black engine enamel and just hide it, or use

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Old 05-03-2012, 03:30 PM   #16 (permalink)
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for me, if i had base brakes and started to look corroded, etc. i would use matte black engine enamel and just hide it, or use graphite.
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those look really nice on the red!
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Thinking about trying this too. Going to have to pull the calipers off to swap brake pads and fluid so I thought I might as well paint them while they're off.
go for it, as said before it looks great on sport brakes but not a fan of painting the base brakes. but to each his own!
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^^Your metallic yellow brakes look amazing. Who did the work?
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im painting mine black for the cruise this weekend i really hope to get some sport brakes soon like next year LMAO!!
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^^Your metallic yellow brakes look amazing. Who did the work?
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