PDA

View Full Version : Would like some opinions please



joeym509
04-24-2009, 03:46 PM
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

http://www.msprotege.com/members/joeym509/setwithcolorsthumb.jpg

DKaz
04-24-2009, 04:19 PM
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
04-24-2009, 05:29 PM
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
04-24-2009, 10:00 PM
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
04-24-2009, 10:26 PM
I painted mine chrome. But just because my wheels are chrome

my5minvan
04-24-2009, 11:16 PM
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
04-24-2009, 11:28 PM
I painted mine chrome. But just because my wheels are chrome

No problem with the chrome chipping?

BLACKOUT
04-24-2009, 11:32 PM
RED

dima_rus
04-25-2009, 01:52 AM
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
04-25-2009, 12:59 PM
Red or Blue, with a white "MAZDA" decal/stencil.

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

joeym509
04-25-2009, 10:35 PM
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
04-27-2009, 10:22 AM
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
04-27-2009, 12:18 PM
Dima,

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

Thanks.

jasma.

Kojack
04-27-2009, 12:36 PM
Im taking the cheap lazy route, getting those covers off of ebay. yep, they are lame, but Soooo easy to install....

joeym509
04-27-2009, 01:39 PM
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
04-27-2009, 03:35 PM
Dima,

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

Thanks.

jasma.

http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb225/dimomazda/Picture003-2.jpg
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb225/dimomazda/Picture004-2.jpg