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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 11:37 PM
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i paid $400 buck for all 4. Well worth it imo.

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looks great,the same thing happened to me and i am getting mine painted today yellow.I will post pictures once it's done.
what did they charge per caliper I want to make sure I don't get ripped off.
 
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Had mine painted yellow and absolutely love them on seal grey! The paint had no issues in a year and they look awesome. My black calipers were fading too and this really made a difference in the overall look of the car. I can't remember the name of the company that did mine but they actaully came to my house, jacked up the car, removed the wheels, masked everything and sprayed the calipers. These guys do Ferrari's and lambos for the dealers. The whole job was done in a few hours! Much easier than having to ship rotors and remove them myself or be stuck with a car for a week!



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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 11:53 PM
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Did they not apply clear coat after painting? I know that my calipers were clear coated after the paint was applied. Once they primed, and applied paint, they applied the decals and finally put clear coat on. I hope the clear coat lasts. But Fast Forward wheels assured me that it will last many years.
 
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Did they not apply clear coat after painting? I know that my calipers were clear coated after the paint was applied. Once they primed, and applied paint, they applied the decals and finally put clear coat on. I hope the clear coat lasts. But Fast Forward wheels assured me that it will last many years.

Yes they applied the decals then clear coated after painting. They said if I ever have any issues with the clear coat or the paint, he would fix them.
 
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how much u paid for it?
 
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nice looking job ..congrats
 
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thats what they are chargeing me thanks.
 
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Yes they applied the decals then clear coated after painting. They said if I ever have any issues with the clear coat or the paint, he would fix them.
How much did you pay, and who did it?
 
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How much did you pay, and who did it?
I paid about $400 if I remember correct. Company was called Velvet Touch and they are local. PM me if you want his name and number.

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i finally mounted them.
 
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nice

great,,,, what wheels you going with?

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i finally mounted them.
 
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i thinking of putting on 09 carrera s II wheels or black painted oem carrera sport design wheels. Any suggestions on black painted rims that would look nice on my car? My current stock rims are so hideous
 
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Just remember that it is not a wise decision to put 19" wheels on a non-PASM car.
 
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Are you serious? I didn't know that. Then should i go with coilovers before i switch to 19"?


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Just remember that it is not a wise decision to put 19" wheels on a non-PASM car.
 
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I Love that combination and look!
I did read the same comment in Excellence about 19' wheels better with PASM?
 
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