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1/8/08 1:06pm

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Okay, everybody and their brother paints their calipers red because the Z06's had them. I liked the painted caliper look but wanted something different from the others. I choose to paint mine white with red letters.

Here are a few pics of with them painted white and the new Z06 wheels & tires. Tell me what you think. Do they look okay or should I pull them and go with red or black.

Mind you that most of the time I run with a red bra on but for the winter storage months I have our black one on the car.

Thanks in advance for your input!

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1/8/08 1:10pm

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1/8/08 1:13pm

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When they are clean, they look great.

When you drive them a few miles and they get dusty, it will be noticable.

I painted mine black.

Did you use high temperature paint?

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1/8/08 1:14pm

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Previous: 1984 Silver / Charcoal Coupe, 1988 Maroon Coupe / 1989 Artic White Coupe / 2001 Speedway White Roadster / Present:1976 Stingray Black / Black, Auto, 350 slightly modified (355 hp) Luxor Wires Redline Tires. / 1989 Roadster Bright Red...

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I see your point Dennis, but its too cold....This GM leather bra is Hardcore..... Our C5 prefers the softer more sexy red nylon.....

Yep I sure did Dave Krylon High Temp. Same stuff I used on the engine tanks.

I have a trick for the brake dust. It is condensed air in a can. High pressure stuff that is used to clean computer keyboards, printers, etc. I keep it in the car cleaning travel bag.Tuxblacray2008-01-08 10:20:06

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1/8/08 2:24pm

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Looks kewl there, Tux-man! IF they stay clean. Let us know how they look after a while. Chances are, the heat from braking is gonna turn them a different shade of white.
I think they do look good white, on the white car.

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1/8/08 4:07pm

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I like the look, it is different. You can get brake caliper paint as well, not sure if that would cut down on the discoloration...........

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1/8/08 4:13pm

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1/8/08 4:15pm

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1/8/08 4:41pm

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Looks good, especially with those wheels............a keeper. Thumbs%20Up

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1/8/08 6:00pm

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I like the look!

As long as you can keep 'em white I think it'll look great.

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1/8/08 9:10pm

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A white cumberbun for the Tux!! Cool

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1/9/08 12:36am

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I agree with you in that red is overdone, but on your car with the red interior and engine accents it would look good.

Going with the white (and red lettering) does grab the eye though. As long as you can keep up with the brake dust and the color doesn't morph with the heat I'd go with it. Certainly a conversation starter.

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1/9/08 10:28am

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Dare To Be Different! Looks great Larry! I have S/S calibers and just try to keep them clean.

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1/9/08 11:17am

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I think it looks great too. Good job!

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1/9/08 1:07pm

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For kicks and giggles I am going post a slide show ot the pics I took. (Hey Dave look at me go).

So be kind I am no way up to Daves level yet.... but I'm working on it.... Now where the heck is that music button?

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1/9/08 1:44pm

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Cool slide show! The C5 looks great!!

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1/9/08 9:19pm

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Tux, She's a beauty! White calipers sets it apart for sure.

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1/9/08 10:00pm

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I personally think cast iron rust would look great with white Cool

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1/10/08 6:19am

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Very nice Tux, very nice indeed.

Now I want a C5!

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