What colour should I paint my Calipers?

easyrider · 1 Jun 2017 at 02:17

Gold, red?

I'm thinking Black might look cool on mine?

Thoughts?

Liquiduk · 1 Jun 2017 at 02:37

Just black would be great for me.

bremen1874 · 1 Jun 2017 at 02:45

Why draw attention to dull looking OEM calipers?

paradigm · 1 Jun 2017 at 06:13

Black, or possibly gunmetal grey.

Demon · 1 Jun 2017 at 06:30

If you really want to 'pain' them, then red

But I agree with the above, normal looking calipers are best in black.

sovietspybob · 1 Jun 2017 at 07:32

I did ours red when we have a winning blue MX5 just like the last pic you posted. despite being boring sliding calipers i thought they looked OK as it is a sporty car at the end of the day. Otherwise i'd probably just got with silver as it'll make them look nice and smart and not draw any attention.

hornetstinger · 1 Jun 2017 at 07:33

Doesn't matter because when you're driving you can't see them.

theone8181 · 1 Jun 2017 at 07:39

Lime green so everyone thinks its a hybrid

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MooMoo444 · 1 Jun 2017 at 07:42

hornetstinger said:
Doesn't matter because when you're driving you can't see them.

Can't see the front of the car when driving either, this is why I'd recommend a Fiat Multipla

russell664 · 1 Jun 2017 at 08:04

Everyone know that red gives 10bhp.

Firestar_3x · 1 Jun 2017 at 08:14

Black, why draw attention to small brakes?

~Divine~Wind~ · 1 Jun 2017 at 08:59

Red for +10bhp

BRIGHT GREEN on a darker car imho

inflames · 1 Jun 2017 at 09:04

Iv been deciding this for my car when i change my disc's and pads. I have a silver car and chose gold for my Calipers. A lot depends on the colour of the car, what colour i choose for painting Calipers. With your black car both colour are good, but red is a little boy racer for me.

Nasher · 1 Jun 2017 at 09:16

Red for a black car (bronze can also look good), yellow for a blue one

But they won't look as nice as high end ones.

Orionaut · 1 Jun 2017 at 09:21

Demon said:
If you really want to 'pain' them, then red

But I agree with the above, normal looking calipers are best in black.

I used Black Smoothrite (Spray Paint) on my Land-cruiser Brakes nearly 10 years ago and they still look good.

easyrider · 1 Jun 2017 at 11:42

paradigm said:
Black, or possibly gunmetal grey.

Gunmetal grey might look alright

Demon said:
If you really want to 'pain' them, then red

But I agree with the above, normal looking calipers are best in black.

Yeah Black was my initial gut choice.

What are my options on pre painted aftermarket ones?

FurryLemon · 1 Jun 2017 at 14:34

Whatever matches your nail polish.

easyrider · 1 Jun 2017 at 14:37

FurryLemon said:
Whatever matches your nail polish.

Or my collection of hair dyes in the boot

easyrider · 1 Jun 2017 at 14:41

This colour looks very fetching

Glanza · 1 Jun 2017 at 14:52

Black will do nicely.

What colour should I paint my Calipers?

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