Would like some opinions please

[joeym509]

I want to paint my brake calipers and can't decide what color to choose. I have a 09 GT white water pearl. I am thinking about these 4 colors, Yellow, Red, Black, or White. Please post your opinions. <edit> adding orange as a choice as well

 

[DKaz]

1st choice is red just because it seems to be a standard sport brake caliper colour, same with orange or blue. Black is ok as well. I don't recommend yellow (or green), they're going to look dirty all the time with brake dust. White won't be any worse than silver.

 

[joeym509]

1st choice is red just because it seems to be a standard sport brake caliper colour, same with orange or blue. Black is ok as well. I don't recommend yellow (or green), they're going to look dirty all the time with brake dust. White won't be any worse than silver.

Thanks, thats just the info I was hoping for, I didn't even think to consider dirt and brake dust. Am leaning towards red, but was kinda thinking something a little different. Still will hope for more opinions.

 

[tillyspeed81]

I'd go red, since your 5s white...pretty standard, but you could go with white decals....otherwise black with white decals...but red would be my 1st choice too.
I did bronze/gold on mine (Galaxy Grey Mica) with black reflective decals that reflect silver under light. When I get my camera fixed/replaced I'll post new pics...G2 Caliper paint is great!!!

 

[dima_rus]

I painted mine chrome. But just because my wheels are chrome

 

[my5minvan]

red whould be the best i think , but its what you think might go whith car as u get moor custome whith it later!

 

[tillyspeed81]

I painted mine chrome. But just because my wheels are chrome

No problem with the chrome chipping?

 

[BLACKOUT]

RED

 

[dima_rus]

No problem with the chrome chipping?

no, not at all. I used duplicolor caliper paint kit. Looks good and is very easy to do.

 

[mazdadude]

Red or Blue, with a white "MAZDA" decal/stencil.

Are you going to be painting the rotor hats as well?

 

[joeym509]

Red or Blue, with a white "MAZDA" decal/stencil.

Are you going to be painting the rotor hats as well?

Hadn't thought about the hats as well, and I don't recall seeing any pic's here if anyone else has done this. Would definatly be interested to see some if anyone else has done the hats.

 

[joeym509]

Well I pulled the trigger and soon they will be red with white decals! Thanks to all you gave their opinions I appreciate it.

 

[jasma1]

Dima,

Do you have a closeup picture of your pads painted chrome? I'd like to see it!

Thanks.

jasma.

 

[Kojack]

Im taking the cheap lazy route, getting those covers off of ebay. yep, they are lame, but Soooo easy to install....

 

[joeym509]

Im taking the cheap lazy route, getting those covers off of ebay. yep, they are lame, but Soooo easy to install....

If you havent already got them , I have brand new set I would sell to you and you wouldn't have to pay so much shipping. I got them and just didnt like how they would look vs painting

 

[dima_rus]

Dima,

Do you have a closeup picture of your pads painted chrome? I'd like to see it!

Thanks.

jasma.