What colour should I paint my calipars?

Dirk McGurck · 08-26-2014, 09:08 PM

Lots of hate for painted calipers. I'm thinking gold for mine.

Aviator44 · 08-27-2014, 06:56 AM

I'd go with Gold.

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kenchan · 08-27-2014, 09:06 AM

the brembo orange color is nice, but then again, these aren't brembo's.

there was some goof that painted their akebono's some project mu aqua-green color.
i was like woo~ then took a close look.. boo~

Haboob · 08-27-2014, 04:03 PM

Getting the calipers powdercoated a different colour is on my list of things left to do. The red looks okay with my Mid. Blue on dark bronze wheels, but I think I could pull off a bright green or neon-ish yellow caliper.

Makes it a bit different.

kenchan · 08-27-2014, 04:05 PM

haboob- on your car, the brembo orange color might actually look real nice. stay away from extreme colors. they pop too much on your classy midnight blue imo.

Haboob · 08-27-2014, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

haboob- on your car, the brembo orange color might actually look real nice. stay away from extreme colors. they pop too much on your classy midnight blue imo.

I know. That's kind of what I want, but don't.

I almost went with a bright yellow wheel, but opted for the toned down, classical bronze.

I guess deep down I didn't quite want all that attention.

I've also considered either a body-coloured caliper or a little bit lighter blue too.

I change my mind so many times or have so many ideas that it never gets done and they'll probably just stay OEM red.

Haboob · 08-27-2014, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Zteve

i usually don't care what a person does to their own car but since you asked, i think you should go hot pink with a little bit of gold metallic flake in it

I would do this just for you. And I'd make it look good.

Or fabulous, if you wish.

kenchan · 08-27-2014, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Haboob

I know. That's kind of what I want, but don't.

I almost went with a bright yellow wheel, but opted for the toned down, classical bronze.

I guess deep down I didn't quite want all that attention.

I've also considered either a body-coloured caliper or a little bit lighter blue too.

I change my mind so many times or have so many ideas that it never gets done and they'll probably just stay OEM red.

hahaha.

wat color was your caliper originally? red or black?

Haboob · 08-27-2014, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

hahaha.

wat color was your caliper originally? red or black?

Red. It's still the OEM colour. '13's came with red Akebono's.

kenchan · 08-27-2014, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Haboob

Red. It's still the OEM colour. '13's came with red Akebono's.

i'd just leave it then.

Haboob · 08-27-2014, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

i'd just leave it then.

Most likely that's what will happen. I just like to entertain the thought of changes to make it a little different here and there, without breaking the bank (again - stupid wheels and tires).

kenchan · 08-27-2014, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Haboob

Most likely that's what will happen. I just like to entertain the thought of changes to make it a little different here and there, without breaking the bank (again - stupid wheels and tires).

since you say you drive like a grandma, you should get swifts to tighten up
your ride. that alone will definitely make your car pop more. followed by
some sparkly lugs.

Haboob · 08-27-2014, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

since you say you drive like a grandma, you should get swifts to tighten up
your ride. that alone will definitely make your car pop more. followed by
some sparkly lugs.

Yeah, those both are on the list too.

So many wants, so little $$ at the moment. Paying this year off still.

Must. Wait.

cigarclifford · 08-27-2014, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

haboob- on your car, the brembo orange color might actually look real nice. stay away from extreme colors. they pop too much on your classy midnight blue imo.

"Mike The Powder" coater shot mine in a Inferno Orange and beyond happy..

Masterbeatty · 08-27-2014, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by cigarclifford

"Mike The Powder" coater shot mine in a Inferno Orange and beyond happy..

Pics or it didnt happen!

08-26-2014, 09:08 PM	#16 (permalink)
Dirk McGurck Track Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Delaware Posts: 715 Drives: 09 MB 370Z Touring Rep Power: 20	Lots of hate for painted calipers. I'm thinking gold for mine. Haboob and cigarclifford like this. __________________ 2009 370Z Touring with Sport

08-27-2014, 06:56 AM	#17 (permalink)
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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	the brembo orange color is nice, but then again, these aren't brembo's. there was some goof that painted their akebono's some project mu aqua-green color. i was like woo~ then took a close look.. boo~

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Haboob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Surface of the sun. Posts: 13,159 Drives: '18 GTI Autobahn DSG Rep Power: 1386	Getting the calipers powdercoated a different colour is on my list of things left to do. The red looks okay with my Mid. Blue on dark bronze wheels, but I think I could pull off a bright green or neon-ish yellow caliper. Makes it a bit different.

08-27-2014, 04:05 PM	#20 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	haboob- on your car, the brembo orange color might actually look real nice. stay away from extreme colors. they pop too much on your classy midnight blue imo.