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Corns-88 Member Since: 20 Feb 2013 Location: cheshire Posts: 26 |
Why don't you do it yourself. Wheel off, paint, wheel on, job done. My son did his on his and I had to show him how to change a wheel. As long as you give it long enough to dry before you drive then no problems. He bought a tin of spray paint and ended up using a brush. He just sprayed it into the lid as he went allong. 07 tdv8 stornoway grey at home tucked up
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Wed Mar 06 2013 2:53pm |
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fkarim Member Since: 14 Apr 2012 Location: London Posts: 2216 |
I don't like bling either but rusty calipers can spoil the otherwise good looks of the car, I agree. I got mine painted for the same reason. Grey or black calipers suit RRS. Red is for fast cars in my opinion. Whichever colour you go for, just make sure heat resistant paint is used. The fronts on mine are Brembos and the lettering got painted over so I ordered vinyl decals from eBay and put them on afterwards.
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Wed Mar 06 2013 3:20pm |
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MisterAdam Member Since: 03 May 2012 Location: Liverpool, UK Posts: 352 |
It'd be worth rubbing down the inside of the disc and giving that a lick of black paint also.
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Wed Mar 06 2013 3:40pm |
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JPR 1 Member Since: 29 Jan 2013 Location: Cheshire Posts: 435 |
Thanks, I have looked at doing this myself but worried I will it up, and make them look even worse.
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Wed Mar 06 2013 4:37pm |
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fkarim Member Since: 14 Apr 2012 Location: London Posts: 2216 |
I think both black and grey will look good on a grey car. I went for black calipers on black car. Not sure about copper but it's a matter of personal choice. |
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Wed Mar 06 2013 5:01pm |
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JPR 1 Member Since: 29 Jan 2013 Location: Cheshire Posts: 435 |
Thanks.
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Fri Mar 08 2013 11:01am |
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RRSTDV8 Member Since: 13 Aug 2011 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 8849 |
Once you start having to visit the dealer to get stuff fixed on it, the look of the calipers won't be an issue... 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders 2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed |
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Fri Mar 08 2013 12:52pm |
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JPR 1 Member Since: 29 Jan 2013 Location: Cheshire Posts: 435 |
Thanks for that, I already have a great relationship with my local LR service manager, as this is my second RRS.
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Fri Mar 08 2013 1:05pm |
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dvb247 Member Since: 11 Apr 2012 Location: Cheshire Posts: 53 |
Painted mine red as I thought the very same thing, grubby old looking callipers, must paint, think they look fab now, I've posted some pic in other threads, happy to repost if you like? If you've got it, spend it! |
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