Blue calipers... How they look?

[TX2000]

Just painted em a while ago .. what you think...

[protegeV]

not bad, its a very dark blue, so its prolly subtle in real life(thumb)

[TuRbOtEcTicS]

not bad, its a very dark blue, so its prolly subtle in real life(thumb)
i agree. try and make it brighter. It will look better and be more noticable. :)

[bvmazda3]

i agree. try and make it brighter. It will look better and be more noticable. :)

I like it as it is!

I want to paint mine too, now. What do you guys think would look good with the Indigo (strato) blue paint job?

Good job, TX2000!


~Bart~

[sndsgood]

an indiglo stato paint.

[bvmazda3]

an indiglo stato paint.

You think it should be the same colour? TX2ooo's looks pretty good with contrasting colours...

~Bart~

[FrankyRizzo]

On the strato blue go with a red caliper.

I think that the blue should be brighter. Try an engine block blue.

[Finalrinse]

What brand of paint did you use?
Just painted em a while ago .. what you think...

[Da 6]

yeah you should be cool with a few other colors other than yellow...I went with a red just because I like the red calipers I saw on a few other blue cars stock (Non Mazda) pict is real outdated but the calipers are the same color...only thing is be prepared to redo them if you ever go to the dealership cause they bang the wheels into them as if intentionally(chair)
http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/1/web/373000-373999/373599_108_full.jpg

[sndsgood]

youlle have to redo them either way after a few years they will be more then ready for a new painting.

[mazda3zoom]

i have a winning blue 4door and i painted mine red. i got some brake caliper paint from auto zone.

[TX2000]

i got my paint from pepboys i bought the heat resistant metalic paint.. ill try to get a picture when i get my car out on the sun ...

[Da 6]

youlle have to redo them either way after a few years they will be more then ready for a new painting. I painted the calipers 3 months ago...owned the car maybe 6 and has 6000 miles on it...

[FrankyRizzo]

Maybe it's the light for the pic but it seems too dark and doesn't "pop" as well. Maybe in direct sunlight it would show better.

[sndsgood]

either way give it a year or so and it will start fading and chipping. with road grime and brake dust and such.

[Screamin'3]

I have a Solar Yellow 5-door. I was thinking Yellow calipers to match the paint. But, after reading this thread, I don't know. Maybe a bright red. Suggestions?

BTW, I havn't painted calipers before. Do you pull the calipers, tape off the vital parts and go to town with the rattle can?

[tgv121281]

I have a 5door, Black....I'm doing the engine dress-up blue, do you guys think the calipers will look good in blue too?????

[Silver Bull3t]

I have a Solar Yellow 5-door. I was thinking Yellow calipers to match the paint. But, after reading this thread, I don't know. Maybe a bright red. Suggestions?

BTW, I havn't painted calipers before. Do you pull the calipers, tape off the vital parts and go to town with the rattle can?



Same question, did you guys just tape off the caliper or remove the thing? Also what'd you use to clean the caliper b4 painting?...

I'm thinking yellow for my sunlight silver 5dr, but am aiming for something more subtle.... I just like the look of silver and yellow..

engine block blue is my next choice. (poke)

[Da 6]

I used a foam brush and a dremel(sander) with calipers on. Just put something down undernath it. I spayed the paint into the brush and put like 4-5 coates on every 6 mos or when dealership gets ahold of my car. I hope the hell they don't destroy my "Mazda" Decal on the front ones!

[Silver Bull3t]

I used a foam brush and a dremel(sander) with calipers on. Just put something down undernath it. I spayed the paint into the brush and put like 4-5 coates on every 6 mos or when dealership gets ahold of my car. I hope the hell they don't destroy my "Mazda" Decal on the front ones!


Thanks 6......BTW that decal looks really nice!! Where'd you get it? (cool)

[Da 6]

EBAY Auction they say mazda 6 but I left the 6 off cause it looks too crouded...Heat treated and if you look at IS3000 these are basickly the same thing but don't say lexus ;) My rear one has Flying "M" s but no good picts right now...

[Protege52003]

Astral has blue calipers...let me find a pic

[Mikey444]

I think it looks stealthy, which is what makes it look a lot better, red calipers, scream, key my car.

[Da 6]

damn sorry man to hear about the ...year of previous incidents. Red calipers only screamed "C5, Cobra, and M3 Race Me Now" so if I stay in left lane long enough one of those cars will pull up next to me and downshift....I could be in the left turning lane and a civic will downshift wait a second and throw on hazards
(cryhard) :flip:

[Velocifero]

I used a foam brush and a dremel(sander) with calipers on. Just put something down undernath it. I spayed the paint into the brush and put like 4-5 coates on every 6 mos or when dealership gets ahold of my car. I hope the hell they don't destroy my "Mazda" Decal on the front ones!
going to revive this thread for a minute, i was searching for how to paint calipers and read this thread, 6 where did you get those decals? and you didnt remove the caliper, just brushed the paint on with a sponge brush? cleaned the calipers with dremmel sander?

[CRZbrussian]

blue calipers on a silver car...i dunno.... (uhm)

[Velocifero]

blue calipers on a silver car...i dunno.... (uhm)
i am not doing mine blue, just looking for info on painting them, i have my color picked out, paint purchased and ready to go, its not blue or red. i'll post some pics after i finnish.

[Velocifero]

and how did you know my car is silver?

[tgv121281]

I know we're probably beating this to death, but I'd really like to paint mine too, and would like some more details for "how to".....from what I hear you guys just basically left them on,m taped off everything and sprayed a brush then painted w/ a brush??? I'm a little confused about the dremel usage...are you sanding it down to clean/prime for paint???

PS-and opinions on a black mica w/ blue calipers??

[Velocifero]

thats what it sounds like to me..?...i think the blue wouldnt stand out very much on the black, red would though

[Da 6]

remove wheel...sand surface of caliper down smooth(recomend dremel to speed process up!) then either spray paint ont brush or into cup. spraying it directly requires tapping off stuff, chances of the paint not evenly being distributed, and run off are increased. How to is in How To section if you wish to se mannnnnny difrent takes before choosing the one you feel comfrtable doing. Decals were purchased off ebay... Have enought to do 4 cars but can't seem to find the other 3 sets since I moved shortly after :mad:

[Velocifero]

thanks for the help 6

[tgv121281]

6 hooks it up once again.....

So you can get this paint at pretty much any auto parts store huh?
Pepboys, Autozone, Napa, Discount AUto, etc...?

[Da 6]

yep hi temp or caliper paint is usualy on the can/container. Recomends 4-6 coats at least and don't use products like greased lighning to clean them cause you strip a coat each time you spray them ;) Found the Black Magic rim wipes to be the perfect thing to use on them cause you can get brake dust and safe to use on the rims themselves in between cleanings!

[tgv121281]

You are the da man.....

PS-off topic but, I installed my short shifter last night...check out the thread in engine and perf. I put in as many details as I could!

[tgv121281]

The ones in this thread were a little dark, what do u think of these? I went lighter/brighter to try and get more of a noticeable color....what do u all think???

#1-from a distance(may not be able to see clearly)
#2-close up....(they appear a little bit darker in person)...

[Junior]

whateva u do match it to ur theme... red!

[FunkyBuddha]

I got laser blue calipers to match my car :)
click on my cardomain link and you can check them out.

[Da 6]

Good news :) Found another person selling the "Mazda" caliper decals! Just read the 1st post and email him... picts are taken with 17's on

http://forum.***************/index.php?showtopic=29037

[Payton]

I got the winning blue on my 3 5 door what color should i go for on my calipers?


o ya the blue rocks thats what i think im gonna do but a lil brighter

[Velocifero]

Good news :) Found another person selling the "Mazda" caliper decals! Just read the 1st post and email him... picts are taken with 17's on

http://forum.***************/index.php?showtopic=29037
thats awsome, thanks for posting that.

[JVD Graphics]

Finally found the post!

If anyone wants caliper stickers, PM me.

Colors: White, Metallic Silver, and Black
Price: $8 shipped

-Jason
JVD Graphics

[Velocifero]

Hey there's Jason, thanks again for the quick shipment and I plan on seeing them in the mail and on my car soon. Scott

[Payton]

hey what did u do the calipers like spray paint or bruch i bought spry and i dont know if that would be a good idea.... what do u guys think

[JVD Graphics]

hey what did u do the calipers like spray paint or bruch i bought spry and i dont know if that would be a good idea.... what do u guys think

You can use a high temperature caliper spray paint if you want, or you can get the G2 caliper paint kit. I would say get the G2, bc it comes with brushes and the brake cleaner and all that fun stuff. I did it initially with the spray paint, but now I am gonna buy the G2 Paint kit.
-Jason
JVD Graphics

[krazykarni]

definately get the G2 kit, although a little more pricey, it is well worth it in the end. there is minimal taping off and you will know where the paint is going. it said to wait 2 hours before putting the wheels back on but i did it carefully after 1 hour and it worked fine. i will post some pictures later today.

[Velocifero]

I use the high temp spray, but I spray it onto a sponge brush and brush it on, works really well for me, inexpensive.

[Payton]

hmmm good idea i think i might just go ahead and get the kit tho...

[JVD Graphics]

Now you just need some JVD Graphics MAZDA caliper stickers and your look will be complete! Email me or PM me if interested.
-Jason
jvdgraphics@gmail.com

[Velocifero]

Well I finally had time to finish painting my calipers, hubs, and cleaned my struts and springs, then applied my new MAZDA decals, thanks to Jason at JVD Graphics! Feedback please, I am the only person I have seen that went with the theme I did. Black on Silver.
1. brakes from a few feet back
2. closer in
3. hubs painted to match
4. struts and springs
5. wheels I really really want!!!!

I don't think you can really tell that the decals are metallic silver, but you can when you are looking at them in person.
Thanks Jason for a great little product.

[AZDriftR]

nice job!! but the jim foose wheels i dont like much and they probably weigh alot

[AZDriftR]

http://www.msprotege.com/members/AZDriftR/z1.gif

these are my favorite wheels.. the Blitz Z1. ..its a kinda blurry pic. they do come in black with a polished lip and black bolts too

[JVD Graphics]

Well I finally had time to finish painting my calipers, hubs, and cleaned my struts and springs, then applied my new MAZDA decals, thanks to Jason at JVD Graphics! Feedback please, I am the only person I have seen that went with the theme I did. Black on Silver.
1. brakes from a few feet back
2. closer in
3. hubs painted to match
4. struts and springs
5. wheels I really really want!!!!

I don't think you can really tell that the decals are metallic silver, but you can when you are looking at them in person.
Thanks Jason for a great little product.

The caliper stickers look awesome Velocifero! Accents your color scheme great.

Still can make those for whomever that is interested.
-Jason
JVD Graphics

[jesse]

I like the subtle look. Too bright might look weird on a gray car. The first thing people would notice woudl be the calipers.