Brake Calipers

[Adam83]

It's one of these things that is down to personal preference

 

[Jollyjoiner]

Gold on mine. Subtle but I like it. Pics of both winters and summers.

Cheers for that, the gold don't look too bad at all.

 

[thepits]

No-one has mentioned PINK as an option. :?

 

[Jollyjoiner]

No-one has mentioned PINK as an option. :?

Because pink is never ever and option haha

 

[thepits]

No-one has mentioned PINK as an option. :?

Because pink is never ever and [sic] option haha

Why? :?

I rather like PINK - it goes with my eyes. 8)

 

[Jollyjoiner]

No-one has mentioned PINK as an option. :?

Because pink is never ever and [sic] option haha

Why? :?

I rather like PINK - it goes with my eyes. 8)

:topicclosed:

 

[thepits]

:topicclosed:

You wish :wink:

 

[Jollyjoiner]

:topicclosed:

You wish :wink:

:slaphead:

 

[Anonymous]

Silver or black on basic calipers. Brighter colours only really suit four pots plus imo. Although going back on what I e just said I'm strangely drawn to this;

Photo is small but they're orange.

 

[Worcester_spoon]

I fancy a dark blue. Quick question to those who have done it - do I need proper calipers paint, or will a pot of hammerite do it?

 

[Swiftly]

Silver or black on basic calipers. Brighter colours only really suit four pots plus imo. Although going back on what I e just said I'm strangely drawn to this;

Photo is small but they're orange.

Orange is growing on me, heres some better pics

 

[Smartbear]

I've used normal paint before (not hammerite though) & had no issues

 

[Swiftly]

I fancy a dark blue. Quick question to those who have done it - do I need proper calipers paint, or will a pot of hammerite do it?

Hammerite smooth is ok, not sure what shade of blue it is though.

I was looking at possibly doing mine in a dark high gloss blue in the spring, however there are various blue paints on fleabay with various prices that will do the job, depends on the colour and finish you are after.

These 2 paints have been mentioned in previous threads
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FOLIATEC-Racing-Blue-Brake-Caliper-Paint-and-Lacquer-Kit-High-Temperature-/171074134245?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item27d4d020e5
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/E-Tech-Quality-BLUE-Car-Engine-Bay-Block-Valve-Cover-Brake-Caliper-Paint-Kit-/140612847127?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item20bd2dc617

 

[Jollyjoiner]

I think I've got it down to three colours
Gold
Red
Orange

8)

 

[Swiftly]

Out of the three it would be gold or orange, both would look great

 

[Jollyjoiner]

Out of the three it would be gold or orange, both would look great

 

[KERMIT1970]

I painted mine doom blue as used on the new 2/4 series

 

[Swiftly]

Like that shade of blue, very nice
Where did you manage to buy the paint from?

 

[jimbo1958]

+1 On the Doom Blue........not cheap but a really good product. http://www.brake-caliper-painting.com/high_temperature_brake_caliper_paint.html#.VJaO9v8cxFE

 

[KERMIT1970]

agreed