Page 1 of 6

Calliper Colour Help.... Please!

PostPosted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 7:21 pm
by peadya100
Righto guys.. my callipers are looking very average nowdays and its time for a lick of paint. What colour would you recommend on a diamond grey liberty. I think red would look nice against the dark grey, but its been done to death. I like the idea of black or silver too, but they might be too subtle.

So give me some suggestions....... Go! :D

Re: Calliper Colour Help.... Please!

PostPosted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 7:41 pm
by Elbus
I went for black callipers (on pearl white) for the contrast, did you consider going for dark blue callipers, which would go well with grey, and stand out a bit too IMO

Re: Calliper Colour Help.... Please!

PostPosted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 7:54 pm
by peadya100
Elbus wrote:I went for black callipers (on pearl white) for the contrast, did you consider going for dark blue callipers, which would go well with grey, and stand out a bit too IMO


To be honest ive always liked black callipers, but im just so spoilt for choice... i think yellow or red would look great against dark grey, but might stand out a bit too much and wont suit my car. Im definitely leaning towards the black like you.. do you have any pics of yours? Did you clear coat yours too?

Re: Calliper Colour Help.... Please!

PostPosted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 7:57 pm
by Surge
Orange?

Re: Calliper Colour Help.... Please!

PostPosted: Fri Jan 31, 2014 11:11 am
by Diabolic
green.

Re: Calliper Colour Help.... Please!

PostPosted: Fri Jan 31, 2014 11:15 am
by Robbks
Road grime and Brake dust colour.

trust me it's soooo JDM it's not funny,
the cool kids just haven't caught on yet

Re: Calliper Colour Help.... Please!

PostPosted: Fri Jan 31, 2014 11:21 am
by blacktop™
No paint necessary :)

http://www.ebay.com.au/bhp/brembo-brake-covers

Blue would subtle against dark grey. Won't stand out too much

Re: Calliper Colour Help.... Please!

PostPosted: Fri Jan 31, 2014 11:29 am
by Shakibsaifi
blacktop™ wrote:No paint necessary :)

http://www.ebay.com.au/bhp/brembo-brake-covers

Blue would subtle against dark grey. Won't stand out too much


+1 Jdm

Re: Calliper Colour Help.... Please!

PostPosted: Fri Jan 31, 2014 12:14 pm
by alessandro132
Yep another vote for blue. Specifically, Cusco blue ;)

Re: Calliper Colour Help.... Please!

PostPosted: Fri Jan 31, 2014 1:53 pm
by peadya100
blacktop™ wrote:No paint necessary :)

http://www.ebay.com.au/bhp/brembo-brake-covers

Blue would subtle against dark grey. Won't stand out too much


Hahahaha youre right ryan.. those brembo covers would look sensational!

If im not doing black it would be yellow or red I think... not sure im young or hip enough to pull off blue or green.

But im hesitant to make them colourful now... I think the 2 piece calliper might look funny in a bright colour with the back of the brake pad showing... :?

Re: Calliper Colour Help.... Please!

PostPosted: Fri Jan 31, 2014 1:55 pm
by peadya100
Has anyone painted the spec B brakes and want to post a photo or link for me to check out. I only seem to see brembos painted on here.

Re: Calliper Colour Help.... Please!

PostPosted: Fri Jan 31, 2014 2:05 pm
by alessandro132
peadya100 wrote:Has anyone painted the spec B brakes and want to post a photo or link for me to check out. I only seem to see brembos painted on here.


Yep, check cruisn's painted calipers thread and there's a few spec b calipers that have been painted (seanmau5' and kody's spring to mind)

Re: Calliper Colour Help.... Please!

PostPosted: Fri Jan 31, 2014 2:15 pm
by blacktop™
Adam I think you've only got 1 option and you know what it is ;)

Blue would stand out less than red or yellow. You need to be younger and hipper for red and yellow. Blue is perfect for an old bloke :P

Re: Calliper Colour Help.... Please!

PostPosted: Fri Jan 31, 2014 4:23 pm
by gen3v8
Clean well Etch prime and 2k BLACK. Clean, Tidy and only anyone who cares to look will admire.IMO 8)

Re: Calliper Colour Help.... Please!

PostPosted: Fri Jan 31, 2014 5:09 pm
by seanmau5
Image

In my opinion, these calipers are ugly. I wouldn't want a colour that jumps out unless they're Brembos. Check out the ridiculous red that the WRX comes with from factory.