caliper paint

[nogears909]

lookin to get opinions on what color to paint my calipers. anyone got any pics? so far my options in my head are: red, black, gold, or leave them silver.

Heres the car

[johnny_d]

i wanted to paint gold on mine but haven't had the time yet...... are those Work T1s wheels?

[stsxcrle]

Painted mine this weekend. Personally I didn't want anything flashy as they are a stock brake so I went black.

I used 3 coats of g2 paint, it has a nice, shiny finish when you're done.

http://g2usa.com/brake_caliper_paint.shtml

You can get it on amazon for around 35$.

[nogears909]

i wanted to paint gold on mine but haven't had the time yet...... are those Work T1s wheels?

they are 18" SPYN JDX

[nogears909]

Painted mine this weekend. Personally I didn't want anything flashy as they are a stock brake so I went black.

I used 3 coats of g2 paint, it has a nice, shiny finish when you're done.

http://g2usa.com/brake_caliper_paint.shtml

You can get it on amazon for around 35$.

got any pics?

[stsxcrle]

Sorry I did it the night before I brought my car in to have a dent fixed. It was too dark to take them then and in the morning I was trying to get there right as they opened and head to work. Once I get it back I'll be sure to post pics of that and a few other mods I think everyone will be interested in.

[sc_coupe]

i'd say black as well. red would look nice with aftermarket brakes, but they are after all still the stock brakes.

[itsjustbusiness]

I have a precision grey and I painted my calipers red with black lettering. I'll post pictures tomorrow.

[Mr. Music]

...so far my options in my head are: red, black, gold, or leave them silver...

Red, yellow/gold or orange would look good. Something to bring a splash of color to the car.

[D-Roll]

If I were to do mine, I'd do red but for now they are staying silver

[maxentropy]

I have a precision grey and I painted my calipers red with black lettering. I'll post pictures tomorrow.

/waits anxiously

[itsjustbusiness]

I'll give you guys a sneak peak. I'm in a rush to go to a bbq but I'll post more pics tomorrow but here's something to whet your appetite:

[maxentropy]

If I get wheels, I'll be getting those Borbets. They are fracking hot. They'll look better on my dark slate haha

Few ?s:1) Those are the stock brake pads eh? 2) What did you use for the stenciling?3) What paint did ya use?4) How many coats?

[itsjustbusiness]

I'm flattered - lol glad you like it! Get your own wheels though, although it would be pretty cool to have a twin...1) yes 2) got them off ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...ZWDVW3) dupli color - my friend used G2 - came out exactly the same4) 3

[nogears909]

i really wanna use G2 but man is it expensive compared to dupli-color

[LongBeachCoupe]

better off spending an extra $$ and not having to do this all-day job again

[maxentropy]

Looks great-- forgive me for another question but did you do anything to prepare the caliper ie-sand or prime? Or is it a simple tape it off and give it a few coats?

[notaverage]

all day job? does it really take that long?

[nogears909]

i did my old car, definatly wasnt an all day job. jacked up the front, preped both breaks, painted, then did the same for the backs

[tuffmag]

Murpull....LOL

[itsjustbusiness]

I sanded- also sanded the rust off and did the black paint on the rotors

[PHENOMenalVinyl]

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I'm flattered - lol glad you like it! Get your own wheels though, although it would be pretty cool to have a twin...1) yes 2) got them off ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...ZWDVW3) dupli color - my friend used G2 - came out exactly the same4) 3

o how long do you have to wait to put on each coat.....n how do u do it so quickly bc you can only use the paint for 4-6 hours it says and u have to wait 2 hrs to put wheels bk on ????? so do u get 2 sets of paint bc u gotta have the wheells propped up the whole time while they drive right?????

[Mr.Coupe]

I'm flattered - lol glad you like it! Get your own wheels though, although it would be pretty cool to have a twin...1) yes 2) got them off ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...ZWDVW3) dupli color - my friend used G2 - came out exactly the same4) 3

Damn dude you beat me to it. I did this to my 05 Frontier and I am in the process of doing it to my Alti. Wheels are going on in a week or so. My car in getting the calipers painted right now at my friends body shop exactly the same just to let you know. I'm not a copycat. I don't like to copycat or copycat'ers. I got the nismo decals when I got the CAI for my Frontier and had the Idea. Your car looks HOT. Those Borbets look good on you car.

Ricky C.

[Rkitkt]

does any one knowif you can mix these paints to create a different color.

[maxentropy]

does any one knowif you can mix these paints to create a different color.

Of course, just make sure it's all Hi-Temp Paint!! But most people wouldn't think of doing so-- painting calipers is suppossed to give a small "accent" to the overall look of the car, not to drag attention to it and say something like "hey look I'm flaming redish hot pinky kinda looking gold".

[Rkitkt]

Great! Thank you

[Rkitkt]

Do you also know if them paints will bond to plastic (i.e. the engine cover) or there a high temp plastic primer that can be used.

[notaverage]

"hey look I'm flaming redish hot pinky kinda looking gold".

[Rkitkt]

Of course, just make sure it's all Hi-Temp Paint!! But most people wouldn't think of doing so-- painting calipers is suppossed to give a small "accent" to the overall look of the car, not to drag attention to it and say something like "hey look I'm flaming redish hot pinky kinda looking gold".[/QUOTE]

actually i was looking for a way to subdue, or dim, the colors that they offer because i feel that are to intense. But now that you mention it maybe i will try to get a lime green with orange lettering.

[maxentropy]

now that you mention it maybe i will try to get a lime green with orange lettering.

DO IT!