View Poll Results: What color to paint stock calipers?
Orange/Copper
7
17.95%
Red
12
30.77%
Silver
3
7.69%
Black
17
43.59%
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Planning to paint calipers
#1
Planning to paint calipers
I am planning to clean and paint my calipers in the middle of august so those are the 4 colors that I have picked out, but cant decide on which to go with, help!
Just another thought I am getting Rotora Slotted rotors as well, soon.
Here are pics of my car, that I will be painting over the calipers:
So what color guys? Here are some pics:
Orange/Copper:
Red:
Silver:
Black:
Pics are just for reference, post up pics of actual colors on 2nd gen tl's!
Just another thought I am getting Rotora Slotted rotors as well, soon.
Here are pics of my car, that I will be painting over the calipers:
So what color guys? Here are some pics:
Orange/Copper:
Red:
Silver:
Black:
Pics are just for reference, post up pics of actual colors on 2nd gen tl's!
#2
for heather mist i would go with black or even red
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I used the Duplicolor caliper paint kit over at Autozone/Pepboys; surprisingly, you'll have enough paint for several cars even after a few coats on each caliper.
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Originally Posted by joe80055
I used the Duplicolor caliper paint kit over at Autozone/Pepboys; surprisingly, you'll have enough paint for several cars even after a few coats on each caliper.
Yeah, same I am going for those complete caliper kits. Keep the opinions comming! Would black really stand out tho?
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#8
Chloe @ 17mo
Are there any special prep process that one should comply to when painting calipers? Beside making sure the surfaces are clean? How long would it take for the paint to dry? I want to paint mine a glossy black but I'm not quite sure if the coarse surface of the caliper itself would be a problem.
#9
Originally Posted by AsianRage
Are there any special prep process that one should comply to when painting calipers? Beside making sure the surfaces are clean? How long would it take for the paint to dry? I want to paint mine a glossy black but I'm not quite sure if the coarse surface of the caliper itself would be a problem.
http://www.duplicolor.com/products/caliper.html
it includes the cleaner spray that will help you remove the dirt, dust and whatnot from you calipers and make the paint stick to it once cleaned.
EDIT: there is a video demo also on that page showing you how to use it as well.
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I think that the bronze color would look good on your car if the job is done nicely. (i.e. no over spray)
But DAYUM you need a drop Homie!!!
But DAYUM you need a drop Homie!!!
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I went with black on my NBP and you can't really tell that I did anything, which is the look I was going for. I want everything on the exterior of my car black. Just a heads up in case you are looking for a drastic change. Good Luck.
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I THINK they gold/bronze would look nice on the white. but the kits run 40 online only. i can only get the red out in the stores
i have a WDP
so should i do red or bronze?
i have a WDP
so should i do red or bronze?
#18
291hp & 245 tq @ 3.5psi
I would say Orange/Copper would look good on your car. Black alway looks good on any car color. Silver will be my third choice, but Orange/ Copper will stand out more.
#19
I think I've decided on a subtle black look. I am gonna paint it that black color with the DupliColor Caliper kit. I think the black will stand out more once I get my brand new Rotora Slotted front rotors installed compared to these nasty rusting, no-name brand rotors that I have on now.
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Based upon the pics of the instruction book, I would advise you buying a wire brush to scrape off any rust or other crap off the calipers before using the brake cleaner (ie organic solvent). It'll make the surface smoother so your paint job will look better, IMHO. Wish I did that to my car ... did the extra step on my ex's black Accord coupe -- it looks way better.
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