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07-20-2012, 02:23 AM
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Paint my brake callipers?
I have a California "30" in bianco avus with rossa interior undergoing pre-delivery - I get it next week. I bought it off the showroom floor because it had everything I wanted: Magneride, HELE, carbon fibre in the driving zone, rear plate and central tunnel plus beautiful white stitching including on the cavallinos. I also believe I got a cracker of a deal.
About the only thing it doesn't have that I really wanted is a set of yellow brake callipers. Instead it has black callipers. On one hand I can see why these work. It's a bit more understated. A bit less "look-at-me". And that's how I am. But on the other hand...if I had specced it up myself I would have ordered yellow callipers. My dealer says they can't swap them with another car - it's apparently too big a job - but they say there is a company that can paint them and they "look like factory". Has anybody heard of this being done? Are the results alright? Should I just stick with the black callipers? 
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07-20-2012, 04:52 AM
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I have a similar issue with my car it has black calipers I really wish they were yellow i have a red car . So in that light I discovered that they can be easily painted although they have to be removed and a new FERRARI decal which is apparently avail be can be installed . Ultimately I have decided unless I need new brakes shoes I will keep them black as I do not want the down time. I am surprised your dealer will not do this if you pay for the labor. In the Us there is a company BRADAN that routinely does this they are a sponsor.
I hope that helps LarryH
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07-20-2012, 06:11 AM
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The paint needs to be temperature resistant, but I think it's a great idea to paint them the colour you like
Why not take some good before and after photos and show us
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07-20-2012, 06:11 AM
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This can be done. I have had this done on a number of my cars. Just make sure when they are done they need to powder coated and make sure that who ever is doing it does a quality job because if not the paint will start to come off (i know from experience). PM me if you want more details but the answer is yes and you will never know its not factory....
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07-20-2012, 06:26 PM
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Thanks guys. I'm convinced!
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07-20-2012, 08:54 PM
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Here's a thread from the 430 forum.
Caliper color change Premier Motorsports In Carson City CA did the job and it looks great! Cost is about $1200 for the paintwork plus whatever it costs to remove and breakdown the calipers from the car and shipping. The paintwork takes about a week. SG
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#7
07-20-2012, 10:06 PM
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That is absurd - you can have the powder coated with the labor for less than that
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07-21-2012, 01:04 AM
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My dealer is quoting AUD$1,800 +GST (USD$1,867) but the job will be done by a third-party. It takes three days. According to the dealer they aren't powder-coated but then neither are the factory ones (according to the dealer).
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07-21-2012, 03:58 AM
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07-21-2012, 06:15 AM
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I think you have to consider what has to be done to do this work before you complain about the price. The calipers will be removed, delivered to the third party who will have to clean them, plug all holes, repaint with the proper paint, apply new decals once the paint has dried. Times two. Calipers will then be returned to dealer for refitting and testing. Not a 5 minute job. If it is done to your complete satisfaction, the price will soon be forgotten as you enjoy the beauty of having your car just as you want it.
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07-21-2012, 09:46 AM
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Congrats on the new car! Yes even after you get the car, there are always more to be dreamed about and desired.
Enjoy the moment. Take in the delight of getting a brand new Ferrari spec'd exactly the way you wanted several months ago. Of course you can change the color of the caliper later. Steve McQueen bought a fairly new 250 GT NART spider and decided to re-paint the whole car. So WTF are you torturing yourself about with brake caliper color? Re-paint them red and then yellow and then Aluminio! I hope you, unlike so many new Ferrari owners, will drive your car, though. Ferrari must be complimented on the fact that they allow owners to customize so many items. Try that with Porsche or Aston or Mercedes. The salepeople will tell you what you want to hear-the factory won't. Congrats. Carpe Diem!
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07-21-2012, 11:04 AM
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A Porsche is easy to factory customise. If you've had difficulty I suspect it's the dealers who are at fault for not knowing how to go about it or not wanting to take a risk on a buyer backing out of a specially ordered car. I've now had three Porsches with various customisation from their Exclusive department including leather colour to sample, stitching colour to sample and exterior paint colour to sample.
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#13
07-21-2012, 05:45 PM
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Or you can do what I did on car a few years ago: mask or wax the lettering and use BBQ spray paint. Sounds insane, works perfectly. I was put onto it by a friend with an R8. His looked perfect and so did mine...and I painted them in place after a lot of masking.....
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07-21-2012, 07:53 PM
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